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16:1  The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
16:2  All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the thoughts of the heart.
16:3  Trust your work to the Lord, and your plans will work out well.
16:4  The Lord has made all things for His own plans, even the sinful for the day of trouble.
16:5  Everyone who is proud in heart is a shame to the Lord. For sure, that one will be punished.
16:6  Sin has been paid for by loving-kindness and truth. The fear of the Lord keeps one away from sin.
16:7  When the ways of a man are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even those who hate him to be at peace with him.
16:8  A little earned in a right way is better than much earned in a wrong way.
16:9  The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord shows him what to do.
16:10  The lips of the king should decide as God would. His mouth should not sin in deciding what is right or wrong.
16:11  What is fair in telling the weight of something belongs to the Lord. He cares about all the weights of the bag.
16:12  It is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong. For a throne is built on what is right.
16:13  Lips that speak what is right and good are the joy of kings, and he who speaks the truth is loved.
16:14  The anger of a king carries death, but a wise man will quiet it.
16:15  Life is in the light of a king’s face, and his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.
16:16  To get wisdom is much better than getting gold. To get understanding should be chosen instead of silver.
16:17  The road of the faithful turns away from sin. He who watches his way keeps his life.
16:18  Pride comes before being destroyed and a proud spirit comes before a fall.
16:19  It is better to be poor in spirit among poor people, than to divide the riches that were taken with the proud.
16:20  He who listens to the Word will find good, and happy is he who trusts in the Lord.
16:21  The wise in heart will be called understanding. And to speak in a pleasing way helps people know what you say is right.
16:22  Understanding is a well of life to him who has it, but to speak strong words to fools is of no use.
16:23  The heart of the wise has power over his mouth and adds learning to his lips.
16:24  Pleasing words are like honey. They are sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
16:25  There is a way that looks right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
16:26  A workman’s hunger works for him. The need of his mouth pushes him on.
16:27  A man of no worth looks for wrong-doing. His words are like burning fire.
16:28  A bad man spreads trouble. One who hurts people with bad talk separates good friends.
16:29  A man who hurts people tempts his neighbor to do the same, and leads him in a way that is not good.
16:30  He who winks his eyes plans to do bad things. He who closes his lips allows sinful things to happen.
16:31  Hair that is turning white is like a crown of honor. It is found in the way of being right with God.
16:32  He who is slow to anger is better than the powerful. And he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.
16:33  Man decides by throwing an object into the lap, but it is the Lord only who decides.