Proverbs 16
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1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.2All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.3Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.4The LORD works out everything to its proper end-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.5The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.7When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.8Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.9In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.10The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.11Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.12Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.13Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.14A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.15When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.18Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.19Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.20Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.24Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.25There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.26The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.
27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.27A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.28A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.29A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.30Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.31Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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