Proverbs 16 Wisdom Is Better Than Gold
Proverbs 16:1-33 Wisdom Is Better Than Gold
Proverbs 16:1
1 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:2
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All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits.
Proverbs 16:3
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Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:4
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The Lord has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom (evil).
Proverbs 16:5
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Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join forces (hand to hand), none will go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6
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In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:7
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When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8
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Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
Proverbs 16:9
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A man’s heart plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:16
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How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:17
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The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:18-19
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Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
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Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20
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He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:21
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The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16:22
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Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:23
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The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24
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Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25
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There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:31
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The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32
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He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33
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The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.