Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
Preparations of the heart and the answer of the tongue, is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
All the ways of a man are pure (clean) in his own eyes. But Jehovah weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Commit your works to Jehovah and your thoughts will be firmly established.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
Jehovah made all things for himself even the wicked one for the evil day.
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
Every one proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah. Though they unite they will all be punished.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
Better to be poor with righteousness than rich with injustice.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart determines his way. Jehovah directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
The king speaks divine words. He does not transgress justice.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
Honest scales and balances are from Jehovah. He sets the standard for the weights of the bag.
Proverbs 16:12 (show verse)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13 (show verse)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding instead of silver!
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who 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 humble and lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He who handles a matter wisely will find good. Trust in Jehovah and be happy.
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
The wise in heart will be called sensible. The sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:23 (show verse)
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth. It adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweetness to life, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is the way of death!
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
He who works labors for himself. His hungry mouth spurs him on.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An ungodly man digs up evil. It lies on his lips like a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A perverse man sows discord. A whisperer separates good friends.
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him in bad ways.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
He shuts his eyes to devise perversity. He moves his lips to bring evil.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
Gray hair is a crown of glory when it is found in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lot is cast into the lap. But every decision is from Jehovah.