1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.16.1 preparations: or, disposings
2The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.16.1 preparations: or, disposings
3All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
4All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
5Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.16.3 Commit: Heb. Roll
6Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.16.3 Commit: Heb. Roll
7The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
8The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
9Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.16.5 unpunished: Heb. held innocent
10Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.16.5 unpunished: Heb. held innocent
11By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
12By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
13When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
14When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
15Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
16Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
17A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
18A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
19A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.16.10 A divine…: Heb. Divination
20A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.16.10 A divine…: Heb. Divination
21A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.16.11 the weights: Heb. the stones
22A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.16.11 the weights: Heb. the stones
23It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
24It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
25Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
26Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
27The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
28The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
29In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
30In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
31How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
32How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
33The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
34The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
35Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
36Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
37Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
38Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
39He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.16.20 handleth…: or, understandeth a matter
40He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.16.20 handleth…: or, understandeth a matter
41The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
42The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
43Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
44Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
45The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.16.23 teacheth: Heb. maketh wise
46The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.16.23 teacheth: Heb. maketh wise
47Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
48Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
49There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
50There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
51He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.16.26 He…: Heb. The soul of him that16.26 craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him
52He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.16.26 He…: Heb. The soul of him that16.26 craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him
53An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.16.27 An…: Heb. A man of Belial
54An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.16.27 An…: Heb. A man of Belial
55A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.16.28 soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
56A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.16.28 soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
57A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
58A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
59He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
60He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
61The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
62The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
63He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
64He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
65The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
66The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.