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Proverbs 16

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1 The plans of the mind belong to mortals, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All one's ways may be pure in one's own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.

3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord; be assured, they will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

7 When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.

8 Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice.

9 The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.

10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right.

14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and whoever is wise will appease it.

15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their way preserve their lives.

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit among the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord.

21 The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.

23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to their lips.

24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

25 Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death.

26 The appetite of workers works for them; their hunger urges them on.

27 Scoundrels concoct evil, and their speech is like a scorching fire.

28 A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

29 The violent entice their neighbors, and lead them in a way that is not good.

30 One who winks the eyes plans perverse things; one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.

31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord's alone.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.

2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.

3 Put God in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place.

4 God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included - but for judgment.

5 God can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.

6 Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil.

7 When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

8 Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich.

9 We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously

10 A good leader motivates, doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.

11 God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.

12 Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.

13 Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.

14 An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.

15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.

16 Get wisdom - it's worth more than money; choose insight over income every time.

17 The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.

18 First pride, then the crash - the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

19 It's better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.

20 It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.

21 A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation.

22 True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.

23 They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.

24 Gracious speech is like clover honey - good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.

25 There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again - it leads straight to hell.

26 Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder.

27 Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn.

28 Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.

29 Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they'd stab their own grandmothers in the back.

30 A shifty eye betrays an evil intention; a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead.

31 Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life.

32 Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

33 Make your motions and cast your votes, but God has the final say.