Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
A man thinketh all his ways to be clean; but it is the LORD that fashioneth the minds.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and look: what thou devisest, it shall prosper.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
The LORD doth all things for his own sake; yea, and when he keepeth the ungodly for the day of wrath.
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)
The LORD abhorreth all presumptuous and proud hearts; there may neither strength nor power escape.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
With loving mercy and faithfulness, sins be forgiven; and whoso searcheth the LORD eschewth evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.
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 it is to have a little thing with righteousness, than great rents wrongfully gotten.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man deviseth a way in his heart; but it is the LORD that ordereth his goings.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
When the prophecy is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not go wrong in judgment.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
A true measure and a true balance are the LORD's; he maketh all weights.
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 a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with 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 pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.
Proverbs 16:18 (show verse)
Pride goeth before destruction; and after a proud stomach there followeth a fall.
Proverbs 16:19 (show verse)
Better it is to be of humble mind with the lowly, than to divide the spoils with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
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)
A wise heart ordereth his mouth wisely; and amendeth the doctrine in his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Fair words are a honeycomb, a refreshing of the mind, and health of the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
A troublous soul disquieteth herself; for her own mouth hath brought her thereto.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An ungodly person stirreth up evil; and in his lips he is as a hot burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A froward body causeth strife; and he that is a babble of his tongue, maketh division among princes.
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 wicked man beguileth his neighbour; and leadeth him the way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
He that winketh with his eyes, imagineth mischief; and he that biteth his lips, will do some harm.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
Age is a crown of worship, if it be 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)
A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lots are cast into the lap, but their fall standeth in the LORD.