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16:1  Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.
16:2  Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good.
16:3  Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.
16:4  God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment.
16:5  God can’t stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he’ll put those braggarts in their place.
16:6  Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil.
16:7  When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.
16:8  Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich.
16:9  We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.
16:10  A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.
16:11  God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business.
16:12  Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
16:13  Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.
16:14  An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you’re smart to stay clear of someone like that.
16:15  Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they’re like spring rain and sunshine.
16:16  Get wisdom—it’s worth more than money; choose insight over income every time.
16:17  The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.
16:18  First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.
16:19  It’s better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.
16:20  It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.
16:21  A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one’s reputation.
16:22  True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.
16:23  They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
16:24  Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
16:25  There’s a way that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell.
16:26  Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder.
16:27  Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn.
16:28  Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.
16:29  Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they’d stab their own grandmothers in the back.
16:30  A shifty eye betrays an evil intention; a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead.
16:31  Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life.
16:32  Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
16:33  Make your motions and cast your votes, but God has the final say.