Proverbs 16:1-15 ▼

1 The plans of the heart are unto man, and from YHWH is the answer of the tongue.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, and YHWH weighs out the spirit.

3 Roll your works toward YHWH, and your plans will be established.

4 YHWH has made everything for its own end—even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 An abomination to YHWH is everyone high of heart; hand to hand, he will not be acquitted.

6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of YHWH one turns aside from evil.

7 When the ways of a man please YHWH, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness than an abundance of increase without justice.

9 The heart of man plans his way, and YHWH establishes his step.

10 Divination is on the lips of the king; in judgment his mouth shall not be unfaithful.

11 A balance and scales of justice are unto YHWH; all the stones of the bag are His work.

12 An abomination to kings is to commit wickedness, for by righteousness a throne is established.

13 Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings, and one speaking uprightly he loves.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, and a wise man will appease it.

15 In the light of the face of a king is life, and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.