Proverbs 16 (BSB)

1 The plans of the heart belong to man,but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes,but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. 3 Commit your works to the LORDand your plans will be achieved. 4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD;be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. 7 When a man’s ways please the LORD,He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. 8 Better a little with righteousnessthan great gain with injustice. 9 A man’s heart plans his course,but the LORD determines his steps. 10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king;his mouth must not betray justice. 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD;all the weights in the bag are His concern. 12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,for a throne is established through righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,and he who speaks honestly is beloved. 14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death,but a wise man will pacify it. 15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life;his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold!To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. 17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil;he who guards his way protects his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction,and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humblethan to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success,and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning,and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor,but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouthand adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way of death. 26 A worker’s appetite works for himbecause his hunger drives him onward. 27 A worthless man digs up evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse man spreads dissension,and a gossip divides close friends. 29 A violent man entices his neighborand leads him down a path that is not good. 30 He who winks his eye devises perversity;he who purses his lips is bent on evil. 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;it is attained along the path of righteousness. 32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior,and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap,but its every decision is from the LORD.

In Other Versions

Proverbs 16 in the ANGEFD

Proverbs 16 in the ANTPNG2D

Proverbs 16 in the AS21

Proverbs 16 in the BAGH

Proverbs 16 in the BBPNG

Proverbs 16 in the BBT1E

Proverbs 16 in the BDS

Proverbs 16 in the BEV

Proverbs 16 in the BHAD

Proverbs 16 in the BIB

Proverbs 16 in the BLPT

Proverbs 16 in the BNT

Proverbs 16 in the BNTABOOT

Proverbs 16 in the BNTLV

Proverbs 16 in the BOATCB

Proverbs 16 in the BOATCB2

Proverbs 16 in the BOBCV

Proverbs 16 in the BOCNT

Proverbs 16 in the BOECS

Proverbs 16 in the BOGWICC

Proverbs 16 in the BOHCB

Proverbs 16 in the BOHCV

Proverbs 16 in the BOHLNT

Proverbs 16 in the BOHNTLTAL

Proverbs 16 in the BOICB

Proverbs 16 in the BOILNTAP

Proverbs 16 in the BOITCV

Proverbs 16 in the BOKCV

Proverbs 16 in the BOKCV2

Proverbs 16 in the BOKHWOG

Proverbs 16 in the BOKSSV

Proverbs 16 in the BOLCB

Proverbs 16 in the BOLCB2

Proverbs 16 in the BOMCV

Proverbs 16 in the BONAV

Proverbs 16 in the BONCB

Proverbs 16 in the BONLT

Proverbs 16 in the BONUT2

Proverbs 16 in the BOPLNT

Proverbs 16 in the BOSCB

Proverbs 16 in the BOSNC

Proverbs 16 in the BOTLNT

Proverbs 16 in the BOVCB

Proverbs 16 in the BOYCB

Proverbs 16 in the BPBB

Proverbs 16 in the BPH

Proverbs 16 in the CCB

Proverbs 16 in the CUV

Proverbs 16 in the CUVS

Proverbs 16 in the DBT

Proverbs 16 in the DGDNT

Proverbs 16 in the DHNT

Proverbs 16 in the DNT

Proverbs 16 in the ELBE

Proverbs 16 in the EMTV

Proverbs 16 in the ESV

Proverbs 16 in the FBV

Proverbs 16 in the FEB

Proverbs 16 in the GGMNT

Proverbs 16 in the GNT

Proverbs 16 in the HARY

Proverbs 16 in the HNT

Proverbs 16 in the IRVA

Proverbs 16 in the IRVB

Proverbs 16 in the IRVG

Proverbs 16 in the IRVH

Proverbs 16 in the IRVK

Proverbs 16 in the IRVM

Proverbs 16 in the IRVM2

Proverbs 16 in the IRVO

Proverbs 16 in the IRVP

Proverbs 16 in the IRVT

Proverbs 16 in the IRVT2

Proverbs 16 in the IRVU

Proverbs 16 in the ISVN

Proverbs 16 in the JSNT

Proverbs 16 in the KAPI

Proverbs 16 in the KBT1ETNIK

Proverbs 16 in the KBV

Proverbs 16 in the KJV

Proverbs 16 in the KNFD

Proverbs 16 in the LBA

Proverbs 16 in the LBLA

Proverbs 16 in the LNT

Proverbs 16 in the LSV

Proverbs 16 in the MAAL

Proverbs 16 in the MBV

Proverbs 16 in the MBV2

Proverbs 16 in the MHNT

Proverbs 16 in the MKNFD

Proverbs 16 in the MNG

Proverbs 16 in the MNT

Proverbs 16 in the MNT2

Proverbs 16 in the MRS1T

Proverbs 16 in the NAA

Proverbs 16 in the NASB

Proverbs 16 in the NBLA

Proverbs 16 in the NBS

Proverbs 16 in the NBVTP

Proverbs 16 in the NET2

Proverbs 16 in the NIV11

Proverbs 16 in the NNT

Proverbs 16 in the NNT2

Proverbs 16 in the NNT3

Proverbs 16 in the PDDPT

Proverbs 16 in the PFNT

Proverbs 16 in the RMNT

Proverbs 16 in the SBIAS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIBS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIBS2

Proverbs 16 in the SBICS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIDS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIGS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIHS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIIS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIIS2

Proverbs 16 in the SBIIS3

Proverbs 16 in the SBIKS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIKS2

Proverbs 16 in the SBIMS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIOS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIPS

Proverbs 16 in the SBISS

Proverbs 16 in the SBITS

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Proverbs 16 in the SBITS3

Proverbs 16 in the SBITS4

Proverbs 16 in the SBIUS

Proverbs 16 in the SBIVS

Proverbs 16 in the SBT

Proverbs 16 in the SBT1E

Proverbs 16 in the SCHL

Proverbs 16 in the SNT

Proverbs 16 in the SUSU

Proverbs 16 in the SUSU2

Proverbs 16 in the SYNO

Proverbs 16 in the TBIAOTANT

Proverbs 16 in the TBT1E

Proverbs 16 in the TBT1E2

Proverbs 16 in the TFTIP

Proverbs 16 in the TFTU

Proverbs 16 in the TGNTATF3T

Proverbs 16 in the THAI

Proverbs 16 in the TNFD

Proverbs 16 in the TNT

Proverbs 16 in the TNTIK

Proverbs 16 in the TNTIL

Proverbs 16 in the TNTIN

Proverbs 16 in the TNTIP

Proverbs 16 in the TNTIZ

Proverbs 16 in the TOMA

Proverbs 16 in the TTENT

Proverbs 16 in the UBG

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Proverbs 16 in the UGV2

Proverbs 16 in the UGV3

Proverbs 16 in the VBL

Proverbs 16 in the VDCC

Proverbs 16 in the YALU

Proverbs 16 in the YAPE

Proverbs 16 in the YBVTP

Proverbs 16 in the ZBP