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