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