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Proverbs 16 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Pro 16:1The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Pro 16:2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
Pro 16:3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
Pro 16:4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Pro 16:5Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
Pro 16:6By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Pro 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Pro 16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
Pro 16:9A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
Pro 16:10Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Pro 16:11A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
Pro 16:12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Pro 16:13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Pro 16:14A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
Pro 16:15In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Pro 16:16To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Pro 16:17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
Pro 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Pro 16:19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Pro 16:20He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.
Pro 16:21The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Pro 16:22Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.
Pro 16:23The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Pro 16:24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Pro 16:25There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
Pro 16:26A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
Pro 16:27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Pro 16:28A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Pro 16:29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
Pro 16:30He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
Pro 16:31A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Pro 16:32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Pro 16:33The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.
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