Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
Yahweh has made everything for its own end -- yes, 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 who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a man's ways please Yahweh, 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 with injustice.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
Honest balances and scales are Yahweh'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 for kings to do wrong, 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. They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who 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)
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their 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 instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close 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 man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life 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)
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.