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Proverbs 16

33 verses · King James Version

  1. 1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:1
  2. 2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:2
  3. 3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:3
  4. 4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:4
  5. 5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:5
  6. 6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:6
  7. 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:7
  8. 8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:8
  9. 9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:9
  10. 10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:10
  11. 11A just weight and balance are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:11
  12. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:12
  13. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:13
  14. 14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:14
  15. 15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:15
  16. 16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!Compare translations of Proverbs 16:16
  17. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:17
  18. 18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:18
  19. 19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:19
  20. 20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:20
  21. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:21
  22. 22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:22
  23. 23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:23
  24. 24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:24
  25. 25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:25
  26. 26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:26
  27. 27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:27
  28. 28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:28
  29. 29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:29
  30. 30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:30
  31. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:31
  32. 32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:32
  33. 33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.Compare translations of Proverbs 16:33