Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Commit thy works to the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: 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 the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
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; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
In the light of a 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 keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:18 (show verse)
Pride goeth 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 handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth 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 increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:23 (show verse)
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing of it is from the LORD.