1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. WEB — Proverbs 16:1
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Yahweh weighs the motives. WEB — Proverbs 16:2
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, And your plans shall succeed. WEB — Proverbs 16:3
4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end — Yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. WEB — Proverbs 16:4
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: They shall assuredly not be unpunished. WEB — Proverbs 16:5
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil. WEB — Proverbs 16:6
7 When a man's ways please Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. WEB — Proverbs 16:7
8 Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. WEB — Proverbs 16:8
9 A man's heart plans his course, But Yahweh directs his steps. WEB — Proverbs 16:9
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. His shall not betray his mouth. WEB — Proverbs 16:10
11 Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; All the weights in the bag are his work. WEB — Proverbs 16:11
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness. WEB — Proverbs 16:12
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. WEB — Proverbs 16:13
14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it. WEB — Proverbs 16:14
15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. WEB — Proverbs 16:15
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. WEB — Proverbs 16:16
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. WEB — Proverbs 16:17
18 Pride goes before destruction, A haughty spirit before a fall. WEB — Proverbs 16:18
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the plunder with the proud. WEB — Proverbs 16:19
20 He who gives heed to the word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. WEB — Proverbs 16:20
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. WEB — Proverbs 16:21
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly. WEB — Proverbs 16:22
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips. WEB — Proverbs 16:23
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. WEB — Proverbs 16:24
25 There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. WEB — Proverbs 16:25
26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; For his mouth urges him on. WEB — Proverbs 16:26
27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. WEB — Proverbs 16:27
28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. WEB — Proverbs 16:28
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good. WEB — Proverbs 16:29
30 One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, One who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. WEB — Proverbs 16:30
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. WEB — Proverbs 16:31
32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. WEB — Proverbs 16:32
33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from Yahweh. WEB — Proverbs 16:33