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Prov. 16:1–9 The comparison between the plans of a man’s heart (vv. 1a, 9a) and the sovereign direction of the Lord (vv. 1b, 9b) unifies this section. Verses 2–8 focus on the heart-action connection.
Prov. 16:6 This proverb portrays the sacrificial system, by which iniquity is atoned for, as an expression of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness (see Ex. 34:6; Prov. 3:3; 14:22; 20:28). The right response is the fear of the Lord, by which one turns away from doing evil (compare 3:7; 14:16; Job 1:1; Ps. 34:14). The Bible consistently presents the effort to behave morally as the right response to God’s grace.
Prov. 16:10–33 The remaining sections of ch. 16 illustrate the benefits of wisdom for the well-being of the heart (vv. 16–19, 20–24, 25–33).
Prov. 16:10–15 These verses concern the king, who is mentioned in all but v. 11. These proverbs represent the ideal ruler, and imply that people should have respect for their leaders.
Prov. 16:16–19 The “better” sayings of vv. 16 and 19 value wisdom over gold and humility with the poor over spoil with the proud. The middle verses offer guidance on how to continue in the way of the wise (v. 17) and humble (v. 18). For similar statements of what the wise person should value, see 15:16–17; 16:8; 19:1; 22; 28:6.
Prov. 16:20–24 These verses commend the kind of speech that is typical of those who are wise of heart.
Prov. 16:25–32 a way that seems right . . . but. People often have the wrong idea about what is good and what is bad. Hunger seems a bad thing, but it forces people to work and keeps them from idleness (v. 26). Gray hair seems to be a mark of decline but actually is a crown of glory (v. 31; compare 20:29). Finally, a mighty warrior seems to be the strongest man of all, but in reality a man who can control himself is stronger than a conqueror (16:32).
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