Proverbs 16:23-33

23 The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.

24 Pleasant words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.

25 There is a way that may seem right to a man. But in the end it leads to death.

26 The hunger of a worker makes him work. His hunger drives him on.

27 A worthless man plans to do evil things. His words are like a burning fire.

28 A twisted person stirs up fights. Anyone who talks about others comes between close friends.

29 A man who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. He leads them down a path that isn't good.

30 When he winks with his eyes, he is planning to do wrong. When his lips are tightly closed, he is up to no good.

31 Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.

32 It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

33 Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions. But everything they decide comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:23-33 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 6

This chapter gives an account of the building of the temple, for which preparations were before made and begins with the time of its building, 1Ki 6:1; gives the dimensions of it and the porch before it, 1Ki 6:2,3; observes the windows in it and chambers about it, 1Ki 6:4-10; and while it was building, Solomon had a word from the Lord relative to it, 1Ki 6:11-14; and then the account goes on concerning the walls of the house, and the flooring of it, 1Ki 6:15-18; and the oracle in it, and the cherubim in that, 1Ki 6:19-30; and the doors into it, and the carved work of them, 1Ki 6:31-36; and the chapter is concluded with observing the time when it was begun and finished 1Ki 6:37,38.