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16:1  People make plans in their hearts. But the Lord puts the correct answer on their tongues.
16:2  Everything a person does might seem pure to them. But the Lord knows why they do what they do.
16:3  Commit to the Lord everything you do. Then he will make your plans succeed.
16:4  The Lord works everything out to the proper end. Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble.
16:5  The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts. You can be sure that they will be punished.
16:6  Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.
16:7  When the way you live pleases the Lord, he makes even your enemies live at peace with you.
16:8  It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.
16:9  In their hearts human beings plan their lives. But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.
16:10  A king speaks as if his words come from God. And what he says does not turn right into wrong.
16:11  Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord. He made all the weights in the bag.
16:12  A king hates it when his people do what is wrong. A ruler is made secure when they do what is right.
16:13  Kings are pleased when what you say is honest. They value people who speak what is right.
16:14  An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.
16:15  When a king’s face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.
16:16  It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.
16:17  The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.
16:18  If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.
16:19  Suppose you are lowly in spirit along with those who are treated badly. That’s better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud.
16:20  If anyone pays attention to what they’re taught, they will succeed. Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord.
16:21  Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.
16:22  Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.
16:23  The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.
16:24  Kind words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.
16:25  There is a way that appears to be right. But in the end it leads to death.
16:26  The hunger of workers makes them work. Their hunger drives them on.
16:27  A worthless person plans to do evil things. Their words are like a burning fire.
16:28  A twisted person stirs up conflict. Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.
16:29  A person who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. That person leads them down a path that isn’t good.
16:30  Whoever winks with their eye is planning to do wrong. Whoever closes their lips tightly is up to no good.
16:31  Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.
16:32  It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.
16:33  Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions. But everything they decide comes from the Lord.