Prov.16.1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Prov.16.1
Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word.
Prov.16.1
To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
Prov.16.1
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Prov.16.1
We can gather our thoughts, but the LORD gives the right answer.
Prov.16.2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Prov.16.2
Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; GOD probes for what is good.
Prov.16.2
All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
Prov.16.2
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits.
Prov.16.2
People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
Prov.16.3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Prov.16.3
Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place.
Prov.16.3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Prov.16.3
Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.
Prov.16.3
Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.
Prov.16.4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Prov.16.4
GOD made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included--but for judgment.
Prov.16.4
The LORD works out everything for his own ends- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Prov.16.4
The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
Prov.16.4
The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.
Prov.16.5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Prov.16.5
GOD can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.
Prov.16.5
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
Prov.16.5
Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
Prov.16.5
The LORD despises pride; be assured that the proud will be punished.
Prov.16.6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Prov.16.6
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.
Prov.16.6
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Prov.16.6
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Prov.16.6
Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.
Prov.16.7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Prov.16.7
When GOD approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.
Prov.16.7
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
Prov.16.7
When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Prov.16.7
When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.
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.
Prov.16.18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Prov.16.18
First pride, then the crash--the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.
Prov.16.18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Prov.16.18
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Prov.16.18
Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
Prov.16.19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Prov.16.19
It's better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.
Prov.16.19
Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
Prov.16.19
Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Prov.16.19
It is better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
Prov.16.20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Prov.16.20
It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in GOD.
Prov.16.20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Prov.16.20
He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Prov.16.20
Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be happy.
Prov.16.21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Prov.16.21
A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation.
Prov.16.21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Prov.16.21
The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Prov.16.21
The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
Prov.16.22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Prov.16.22
True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
Prov.16.22
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.
Prov.16.22
Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
Prov.16.22
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
Prov.16.23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Prov.16.23
They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
Prov.16.23
A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.
Prov.16.23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
Prov.16.23
From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
Prov.16.24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Prov.16.24
Gracious speech is like clover honey--good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
Prov.16.24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Prov.16.24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Prov.16.24
Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Prov.16.25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Prov.16.25
There's a way that looks harmless enough; look again--it leads straight to hell.
Prov.16.25
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Prov.16.25
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Prov.16.25
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Prov.16.26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Prov.16.26
Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder.
Prov.16.26
The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on.
Prov.16.26
The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.
Prov.16.26
It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.
Prov.16.27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Prov.16.27
Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn.
Prov.16.27
A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Prov.16.27
An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
Prov.16.27
Scoundrels hunt for scandal; their words are a destructive blaze.
Prov.16.28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Prov.16.28
Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.
Prov.16.28
A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
Prov.16.28
A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Prov.16.28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
Prov.16.29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
Prov.16.29
Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they'd stab their own grandmothers in the back.
Prov.16.29
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
Prov.16.29
A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.
Prov.16.29
Violent people deceive their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
Prov.16.30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
Prov.16.30
A shifty eye betrays an evil intention; a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead.
Prov.16.30
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Prov.16.30
He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses his lips and brings about evil.
Prov.16.30
With narrowed eyes, they plot evil; without a word, they plan their mischief.
Prov.16.31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
Prov.16.31
Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life.
Prov.16.31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
Prov.16.31
The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness.
Prov.16.31
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
Prov.16.32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Prov.16.32
Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
Prov.16.32
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
Prov.16.32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Prov.16.32
It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Prov.16.33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
Prov.16.33
Make your motions and cast your votes, but GOD has the final say.
Prov.16.33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
Prov.16.33
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
Prov.16.33
We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
