Scripture Reading

Prov.16.8-Prov.16.17

Prov.16.8-Prov.16.17

Prov.16.8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Prov.16.8

Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich.

Prov.16.8

Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

Prov.16.8

Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.

Prov.16.8

It is better to be poor and godly than rich and dishonest.

Prov.16.9

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Prov.16.9

We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.

Prov.16.9

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Prov.16.9

A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

Prov.16.9

We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.

Prov.16.10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

Prov.16.10

A good leader motivates, doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.

Prov.16.10

The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.

Prov.16.10

Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

Prov.16.10

The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.

Prov.16.11

A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Prov.16.11

GOD cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.

Prov.16.11

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Prov.16.11

Honest weights and scales are the LORD's; All the weights in the bag are His work.

Prov.16.11

The LORD demands fairness in every business deal; he sets the standard.

Prov.16.12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Prov.16.12

Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.

Prov.16.12

Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Prov.16.12

It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

Prov.16.12

A king despises wrongdoing, for his rule depends on his justice.

Prov.16.13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Prov.16.13

Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.

Prov.16.13

Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.

Prov.16.13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.

Prov.16.13

The king is pleased with righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.

Prov.16.14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Prov.16.14

An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.

Prov.16.14

A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it.

Prov.16.14

As messengers of death is the king's wrath, But a wise man will appease it.

Prov.16.14

The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise do what they can to appease it.

Prov.16.15

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Prov.16.15

Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.

Prov.16.15

When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Prov.16.15

In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

Prov.16.15

When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a gentle rain.

Prov.16.16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Prov.16.16

Get wisdom--it's worth more than money; choose insight over income every time.

Prov.16.16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!

Prov.16.16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Prov.16.16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!

Prov.16.17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Prov.16.17

The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.

Prov.16.17

The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.

Prov.16.17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Prov.16.17

The path of the upright leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.