Pro 16:1 We may make our plans, but God has the last word.
Pro 16:2 You may think everything you do is right, but the LORD judges your motives.
Pro 16:3 Ask the LORD to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
Pro 16:4 Everything the LORD has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
Pro 16:5 The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.
Pro 16:6 Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the LORD and nothing evil will happen to you.
Pro 16:7 When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends.
Pro 16:8 It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income, dishonestly gained.
Pro 16:9 You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
Pro 16:10 The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.
Pro 16:11 The LORD wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.
Pro 16:12 Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
Pro 16:13 A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it.
Pro 16:14 A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
Pro 16:15 The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime---life is there.
Pro 16:16 It is better---much better---to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
Pro 16:17 Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going---it may save your life.
Pro 16:18 Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
Pro 16:19 It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.
Pro 16:20 Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the LORD and you will be happy.
Pro 16:21 A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
Pro 16:22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
Pro 16:23 Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.
Pro 16:24 Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
Pro 16:25 What you think is the right road may lead to death.
Pro 16:26 A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to satisfy his hunger.
Pro 16:27 Evil people look for ways to harm others; even their words burn with evil.
Pro 16:28 Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.
Pro 16:29 Violent people deceive their friends and lead them to disaster.
Pro 16:30 Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.
Pro 16:31 Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.
Pro 16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
Pro 16:33 People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.
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