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