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16 : 1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
16 : 2 All a man`s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
16 : 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
16 : 4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
16 : 5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
16 : 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
16 : 7 When a man`s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
16 : 8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
16 : 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
16 : 10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.
16 : 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
16 : 12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
16 : 13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.
16 : 14 A king`s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.
16 : 15 When a king`s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
16 : 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
16 : 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
16 : 19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
16 : 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
16 : 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
16 : 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
16 : 23 A wise man`s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
16 : 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
16 : 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
16 : 26 The laborer`s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
16 : 27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
16 : 28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
16 : 29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
16 : 30 He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
16 : 31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
16 : 32 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
16 : 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.