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16:1  The plans of the heart belong to man, but the tongue’s answer is from Adonai.
16:2  All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but Adonai weighs the motives.
16:3  Commit whatever you do to Adonai, and your plans will succeed.
16:4  Adonai works everything out for his own purpose— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
16:5  Adonai abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished.
16:6  By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.
16:7  When one’s ways are pleasing to Adonai, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him.
16:8  Better a little with righteousness than much income without justice.
16:9  The heart of man plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.
16:10  An oracle is on the lips of the king— let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment.
16:11  Honest balances and scales are Adonai’s. All the weights in a bag are His handiwork.
16:12  Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.
16:13  Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.
16:14  A king’s fury is like messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it.
16:15  In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor like a cloud of spring rain.
16:16  How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
16:17  The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.
16:18  Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
16:19  Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.
16:20  One prudent in a matter will find good Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai.
16:21  The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
16:22  Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
16:23  A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
16:24  Pleasant words are honeycomb—sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
16:25  There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
16:26  A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger drives him on.
16:27  A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire.
16:28  A perverse person sows strife, and a gossip separates close friends.
16:29  A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him down a path that is no good.
16:30  One who winks his eyes schemes deceit, one who purses his lips is bent on evil.
16:31  Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness.
16:32  Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.
16:33  The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.