Proverbs 16:1-33 LSB

[1] The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. [2] All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight, But Yahweh weighs the motives. [3] Commit your works to Yahweh And your plans will be established. [4] Yahweh has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. [5] Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. [6] By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil. [7] When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. [8] Better is a little with righteousness Than great produce with injustice. [9] The heart of man plans his way, But Yahweh directs his steps. [10] A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. [11] A just balance and scales belong to Yahweh; All the weights of the bag are His work. [12] It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established. [13] Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks uprightly is loved. [14] The wrath of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will atone for it. [15] In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain. [16] How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold! And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver. [17] The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; He who guards his way keeps his soul. [18] Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. [19] It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud. [20] He who considers the word will find good, And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh. [21] The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning. [22] Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly. [23] The heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth And increases learning to his lips. [24] Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. [25] There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. [26] A worker’s appetite works for him, For his mouth urges him on. [27] A vile man digs up evil, And the words on his lips are like scorching fire. [28] A perverse man spreads strife, And a whisperer separates close companions. [29] A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good. [30] He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. [31] Gray hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness. [32] He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city. [33] The lot is cast into the lap, But its every judgment is from Yahweh.