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Themes in Proverbs 16
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Themes in Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:1

The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:2

All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be achieved.

Proverbs 16:4

The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Proverbs 16:5

Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 16:6

Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.

Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.

Proverbs 16:10

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

Proverbs 16:11

Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

Proverbs 16:15

When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

Proverbs 16:16

Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
than to divide plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:20

The one who understands a matter finds success,
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.

Proverbs 16:21

Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.

Proverbs 16:22

Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
sweet to the taste and health to the body.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

Proverbs 16:26

A worker’s appetite works for him
because his hunger urges him on.

Proverbs 16:27

A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Proverbs 16:28

A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man lures his neighbor,
leading him in a way that is not good.

Proverbs 16:30

The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a glorious crown;
it is found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.

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