Proverbs 16:1-15 ▼

1 To man the dispositions of the heart, and the answer of the tongue from Jehovah.

2 All the ways of man are clean in his eyes, and Jehovah tried the spirits.

3 Roll to Jehovah thy works, and thy purposes shall be established.

4 Jehovah made all to his purpose, and also the unjust for the day of evil.

5 Every one lifted up of heart an abomination to Jehovah: and hand to hand, shall not be unpunished.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity shall be expiated: and in the fear of Jehovah a departing from evil.

7 The ways of a man being accepted of Jehovah also he will make his enemies friends with him.

8 Good a little with justice above abundance of increase with no judgment.

9 The heart of man will purpose his ways, and Jehovah will prepare his steps.

10 Divining upon the lips of the king: his mouth will not transgress in judgment.

11 Weighing and balances of judgment are to Jehovah, and his work all the stones of the bag.

12 An abomination of kings to do injustice: for in justice shall the throne be prepared.

13 Lips of justice the acceptance of kings; and he will love the word of the upright.

14 The king's wrath, messengers of death: and a wise man shall expiate it.

15 In the light of the king's face is life, and his acceptance as the cloud of the latter rain.