Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
The preparations 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 clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Commit your works unto the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
The LORD has made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Design » In nature, evidence of
Evil » The lord creating evil
Evil » Who the lord created for the day of evil
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Made for God
Man » Design of the creation of
Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Design » In nature, evidence of
Evil » The lord creating evil
Evil » Who the lord created for the day of evil
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Made for God
Man » Design of the creation of
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
Everyone that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though they join hand in hand, none shall be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart 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.
Enemies » Whose enemies are at peace with him
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » Pleasing of » Renders life secure
Peace » God bestows upon those who » Please him
Pleasing God » Renders life secure
Pleasure » Those that please the lord
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » Pleasing of » Renders life secure
Peace » God bestows upon those who » Please him
Pleasing God » Renders life secure
Pleasure » Those that please the lord
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresses not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights in the bag are his work.
Balances » Must be just
Business life » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
God » Plagues » Justice of
Justice » Divine
Justice » Just weights
Measure » Must be just
Measures » Just weights
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of giving just weights
Virtues » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
Weights » Troy weights a gerah = 1/50 oz » 10 gerahs = 1 bekah = 1/5 oz
Weights » Must be just
Business life » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
God » Plagues » Justice of
Justice » Divine
Justice » Just weights
Measure » Must be just
Measures » Just weights
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of giving just weights
Virtues » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
Weights » Troy weights a gerah = 1/50 oz » 10 gerahs = 1 bekah = 1/5 oz
Weights » Must be just
Proverbs 16:12 (show verse)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » The kings of the earth
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » What the throne is established by
Government » The kings of the earth
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » What the throne is established by
Proverbs 16:13 (show verse)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:18 (show verse)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:19 (show verse)
Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Folly » What is folly
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Life » What is life
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Wells » Supplied by springs
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Life » What is life
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Wells » Supplied by springs
Proverbs 16:23 (show verse)
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An ungodly man digs up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A perverse man sows strife: and a whisperer separates best friends.
Evil » Sowing » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Frowardness » The froward
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Sowing » Evil, on the part of the wicked
Sowing and reaping » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whisperers (gossipers)
Strife » Excited by » Frowardness
Strife » Who sows strife
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Frowardness » The froward
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Sowing » Evil, on the part of the wicked
Sowing and reaping » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whisperers (gossipers)
Strife » Excited by » Frowardness
Strife » Who sows strife
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things: moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
White hair is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Crowns » Figurative
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Hairs » White or gray » With righteousness, a crown of glory
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Hairs » White or gray » With righteousness, a crown of glory
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lot is cast into the lap; but its every decision is of the LORD.