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29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. ²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. ³Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. ⁴The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. ⁵Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. ⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. ⁷When a mans ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. ⁸Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. ⁹A mans heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. ¹⁰A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. ¹¹A just weight and balance are the LORDS: all the weights of the bag are his work. ¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. ¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. ¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. ¹⁵In the light of the kings countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. ¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! ¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. ¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. ¹⁹Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. ²⁰He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. ²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. ²²Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. ²³The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. ²⁴Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. ²⁵There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ²⁶He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. ²⁷An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. ²⁸A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. ²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. ³⁰He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. ³¹The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. ³²He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. ³³The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. ²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. ³Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. ⁴The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. ⁵Every 1 that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. ⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. ⁷When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. ⁸Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. ⁹A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. ¹⁰A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. ¹¹A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. ¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. ¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. ¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. ¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. ¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! ¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. ¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. ¹⁹Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. ²⁰He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. ²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. ²²Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. ²³The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. ²⁴Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. ²⁵There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ²⁶He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. ²⁷An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. ²⁸A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. ²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. ³⁰He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. ³¹The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. ³²He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. ³³The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The plans of the heart belong to man;

But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

³Commit thy works unto Jehovah,

And thy purposes shall be established.

⁴Jehovah hath made everything for its own end;

Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;

And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

⁷When a man's ways please Jehovah,

He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸Better is a little, with righteousness,

Than great revenues with injustice.

⁹A man's heart deviseth his way;

But Jehovah directeth his steps.

¹⁰A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;

His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

¹¹A just balance and scales are Jehovah's;

All the weights of the bag are his work.

¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness;

For the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

And they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death;

But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life;

And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!

Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:

He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction,

And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,

Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good;

And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent;

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²²Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it;

But the correction of fools is their folly.

²³The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth,

And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,

Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him;

For his mouth urgeth him thereto.

²⁷A worthless man deviseth mischief;

And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸A perverse man scattereth abroad strife;

And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹A man of violence enticeth his neighbor,

And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

³⁰He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things:

He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

³¹The hoary head is a crown of glory;

It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

³²He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;

And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

³³The lot is cast into the lap;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹THE reasoning of the mind is from man; but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

²¶ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD directs his way.

³¶ Commit your works to the LORD, and he will establish your thoughts.

⁴¶ All the works of the LORD are for those who will hearken to him; but the wicked are reserved for the day of calamity.

⁵¶ Every one who is proud in his heart is an abomination to the LORD; and he who stretches out his hand against his neighbor shall not be pardoned because of this evil.

⁶¶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged; and reverence of the LORD causes men to depart from evil.

⁷¶ When a man's ways are according to the will of the LORD, even to his enemies he shall recompense.

⁸¶ Better is a little with righteousness than great ingathering acquired unjustly.

⁹¶ A man's heart devises his ways; but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰¶ Oracles are on the lips of the king; his mouth does not err in judgment.

¹¹¶ The weight of a just balance is the LORD'S judgment; all his works are just weights.

¹²¶ Kings who commit wickedness are an abomination; for a throne is established by righteousness.

¹³¶ The lips of a righteous man are the delight of a king; and he loves the word of the upright.

¹⁴¶ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it. ¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is like a cloud of the early rain.

¹⁶¶ To get wisdom is much better than gold; and to get understanding is better than silver.

¹⁷¶ The path of the upright causes one to turn away from evil; he who is careful of his soul safeguards his way.

¹⁸¶ Disgrace goes before destruction, and pride before misfortune.

¹⁹¶ It is better to be humble and lowly in pride than he who divides spoil with the mighty.

²⁰¶ He who understands a command shall find good; who trusts in the LORD, happy is he!

²¹¶ The wise in heart is a man of discernment; and he whose speech is sweet increases learning.

²²¶ Understanding is a spring of life to those who have it; but the instruction of the fools is folly.

²³¶ The heart of the wise understands the speech of his mouth and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴¶ The speech of a wise man is like honeycomb, sweet to his soul, and health to his bones.

²⁵¶ There is a way that seems right in the eyes of men, but the paths thereof are the paths of death.

²⁶¶ A sorrowful person grieves himself; from his own mouth comes his destruction.

²⁷¶ An ungodly man devises evil; out of his mouth issues a burning fire. ²⁸A wicked man threatens justice and persecutes his neighbor without cause.

²⁹¶ A wicked man entices his neighbor and leads him into the way that is not good. ³⁰He winks his eyes and devises corrupt things; he purposes with his lips and accomplishes mischief.

³¹¶ The hoary head is a crown of glory and is exalted in the way of righteousness.

³²¶ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he who conquers himself than he who takes a city.

³³¶ The evil of the vicious falls into his own bosom; and his judgment proceeds from before the LORD. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. ²All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. ³Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. ⁴The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. ⁵Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. ⁶By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. ⁷When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. ⁸Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. ⁹A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. ¹⁰Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. ¹¹A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work. ¹²It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. ¹³Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. ¹⁴A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. ¹⁵In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. ¹⁶To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. ¹⁷The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life. ¹⁸Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ¹⁹It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. ²⁰He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD. ²¹The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness. ²²Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools. ²³The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips. ²⁴Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. ²⁵There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. ²⁶A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. ²⁷A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. ²⁸A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. ²⁹A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. ³⁰He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. ³¹A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. ³²He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. ³³The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. ²All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. ³Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. ⁴The LORD works out everything for his own ends -- even the wicked for a day of disaster. ⁵The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. ⁶Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. ⁷When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. ⁸Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. ⁹In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. ¹⁰The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice. ¹¹Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making. ¹²Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. ¹³Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. ¹⁴A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. ¹⁵When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. ¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! ¹⁷The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. ¹⁸Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. ¹⁹Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. ²⁰Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. ²¹The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. ²²Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools. ²³A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. ²⁴Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. ²⁵There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. ²⁶The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on. ²⁷A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. ²⁸A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. ²⁹A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. ³⁰He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. ³¹Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. ³²Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. ³³The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But Yahweh weighs the motives.

³Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
And your plans shall succeed.

⁴Yahweh has made everything for its own end'
Yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh:
They shall assuredly not be unpunished.

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

⁷When a man's ways please Yahweh,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸Better is a little with righteousness,
Than great revenues with injustice.

⁹A man's heart plans his course,
But Yahweh directs his steps.

¹⁰Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's;
All the weights in the bag are his work.

¹²It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
For the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴The king's wrath is a messenger of death,
But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's face is life.
His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
Than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²²Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵There is a way which seems right to a man,
But in the end it leads to death.

²⁶The appetite of the laboring man labors for him;
For his mouth urges him on.

²⁷A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸A perverse man stirs up strife.
A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹A man of violence entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰One who winks his eyes to plot perversities,
One who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹Gray hair is a crown of glory.
It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³²One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

³³The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from Yahweh.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
but the LORD weighs the motives.

³Commit your deeds to the LORD,
and your plans shall succeed.

⁴The LORD has made everything for its own end'
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷When a man's ways please the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.

⁹A man's heart plans his course,
but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹Honest balances and scales are the LORD's;
all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹²It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴The king's wrath is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's face is life.
His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²²Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶The appetite of the laboring man labors for him;
for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸A perverse man stirs up strife.
A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹A man of violence entices his neighbor,
and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰One who winks his eyes to plot perversities,
one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹Gray hair is a crown of glory.
It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³²One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

³³The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 16:1-33 ¹THE reasoning of the mind is from man; but the answer of the tongue is from Yahvah.

²All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahvah directs his way.

³Commit your works to Yahvah, and he will establish your thoughts.

⁴All the works of Yahvah are for those who will listen to him; but the wicked are reserved for the day of calamity.

⁵Everyone who is proud in his heart is an abomination to Yahvah; and he who stretches out his hand against his neighbor will not be pardoned because of this evil.

⁶By mercy and truth iniquity is purged; and reverence of Yahvah causes men to depart from evil.

⁷When a man's ways are according to the will of Yahvah, even to his enemies he will repay.

⁸Better is a little with righteousness than great ingathering acquired unjustly.

⁹A man's heart devises his ways; but Yahvah directs his steps.

¹⁰Oracles are on the lips of the king; his mouth does not err in judgment.

¹¹The weight of a just balance is Yahvah's judgment; all his works are just weights.

¹²Kings who commit wickedness are an abomination; for a throne is established by righteousness.

¹³The lips of a righteous man are the delight of a king; and he loves the word of the upright.

¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is like a cloud of the early rain.

¹⁶To get wisdom is much better than gold; and to get understanding is better than silver.

¹⁷The path of the upright causes one to turn away from evil; he who is careful of his soul safeguards his way.

¹⁸Disgrace goes before destruction, and pride before misfortune.

¹⁹It is better to be humble and lowly in pride than he who divides spoil with the mighty.

²⁰He who understands a command will find good; who trusts in Yahvah, happy is he.

²¹The wise in heart is a man of discernment; and he whose speech is sweet increases learning.

²²Understanding is a spring of life to those who have it; but the instruction of the fools is folly.

²³The heart of the wise understands the speech of his mouth and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴The speech of a wise man is like honeycomb, sweet to his soul, and health to his bones.

²⁵There is a way that seems right in the eyes of men, but its paths are the paths of death.

²⁶A sorrowful person grieves himself; from his own mouth comes his destruction.

²⁷An ungodly man devises evil; out of his mouth issues a burning fire.

²⁸A wicked man threatens justice and persecutes his neighbor without cause.

²⁹A wicked man entices his neighbor and leads him into the way that is not good.

³⁰He winks his eyes and devises corrupt things; he purposes with his lips and accomplishes mischief.

³¹The hoary head is a crown of glory and is exalted in the way of righteousness.

³²He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he who conquers himself than he who takes a city.

³³The evil of the vicious falls into his own embrace; and his judgment proceeds from before Yahvah. (BRB)