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16:1  A man may make plans in his heart, but the Lord provides the words that his tongue utters.
16:2  A man’s ways may seem honorable to him, but the Lord weighs his motives.
16:3  Entrust everything that you do to the Lord, and your plans will turn out to be successful.
16:4  The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.
16:5  The Lord abhors the proud man; be assured that such a man will not go unpunished.
16:6  Iniquity is expiated by kindness and faithfulness, and by fear of the Lord man turns away from evil.
16:7  When the Lord is pleased with someone’s conduct. he makes even that man’s enemies friends with him.
16:8  It is better to have little and be righteous than to acquire great riches with injustice.
16:9  A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure.
16:10  The lips of a king utter inspired oracles; he does not err when he pronounces judgment.
16:11  Accurate scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
16:12  Kings regard wrongdoing as abhorrent, for their throne’s foundation depends upon righteousness.
16:13  Honest speech is the delight of a king, and he loves a man who speaks truthfully.
16:14  A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it.
16:15  When a king’s face brightens it spells life, and his favor is like a rain shower in spring.
16:16  It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver.
16:17  The path of the upright avoids evil; he who treads carefully preserves his life.
16:18  Pride goes before disaster, and a haughty spirit goes before a fall.
16:19  It is better to live humbly among the lowly than to share plunder with the proud.
16:20  The one who pays heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
16:21  A wise man is esteemed for being pleasant, and his friendly words increase his influence.
16:22  Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who possesses it, but folly is the punishment of fools.
16:23  A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips increase learning.
16:24  Pleasing words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and affording health to the body.
16:25  Sometimes a path may seem to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
16:26  The laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, as hunger spurs him on.
16:27  A scoundrel concocts evil, and his lips are like a scorching fire.
16:28  A perverse man sows strife, and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships.
16:29  One who indulges in violence entices his neighbor and leads him into evil ways.
16:30  One who winks his eye is plotting perverse deeds; one who purses his lips is bent on mischief.
16:31  Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by a righteous life.
16:32  It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city.
16:33  The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision comes from the Lord.