Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
The ordering of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Jehovah weighs the spirits.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Roll your works upon Jehovah, and your thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
Jehovah has made all for His purpose; yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
Everyone proud in heart is hateful to Jehovah; though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
By mercy and truth, iniquity is purged, and by the fear of Jehovah men turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a man's ways please Jehovah, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart plans his way, but Jehovah directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
A just weight and balance are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are His work.
Proverbs 16:12 (show verse)
It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13 (show verse)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
In the light of the king's face is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The way of the upright is to turn away from evil; he who keeps his way guards his way.
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 an humble spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He who handles a matter wisely shall find good, and whoever trusts in Jehovah, 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 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 teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
He who labors works for himself, for his mouth craves it from him.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An ungodly man plots evil, and his lips are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A perverse man causes fighting, and a whisperer separates chief friends.
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A violent man lures his neighbor and makes him go in a way not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
He shuts his eyes to think of perverse things; moving his lips, he brings evil to pass.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
The gray head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing of it is from Jehovah.