Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Roll, upon Yahweh, thy doings, that thy plans, may be established.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
Everything, hath Yahweh made for its own purpose, yea, even the lawless one, for the day of calamity.
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
An abomination to Yahweh, is every one who is haughty in heart, hand to hand, he shall not be held innocent.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
By lovingkindness and fidelity, shall iniquity be covered, and, in the revering of Yahweh, is a turning away from wrong.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When, acceptable to Yahweh, are the ways of a man, even his enemies, doth he cause to make peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
Proverbs 16:12 (show verse)
The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
Proverbs 16:13 (show verse)
The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness, - and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The wrath of a king, meaneth messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
In the light of a king's countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
Proverbs 16:18 (show verse)
Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
Proverbs 16:19 (show verse)
Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Proverbs 16:23 (show verse)
The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
A comb of honey, are pleasant words, sweet to the taste and healing to the bone.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
The appetite of the toiler, hath toiled for him, for his mouth, hath urged him on.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief, - and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A perverse man, sendeth forth strife, and, a tattler, separateth intimate friends.
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A ruthless man, enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way, not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
Closing his eyes, to devise perverse things, biting his lips, he hath plotted mischief.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.