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16:1  People make plans in their hearts. But only the Lord can make those plans come true.
16:2  A person may believe he is doing right. But the Lord will judge his reasons.
16:3  Depend on the Lord in whatever you do. Then your plans will succeed.
16:4  The Lord makes everything work the way he wants it. He even has a day of disaster for evil people.
16:5  The Lord hates those who are proud. You can be sure that they will be punished.
16:6  Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.
16:7  A person should live so that he pleases the Lord. If he does, even his enemies will make peace with him.
16:8  It is better to be poor and do what is right than to be wealthy and be unfair.
16:9  A person may think up plans. But the Lord decides what he will do.
16:10  The words of a king are like a message from God. So his decisions should be fair.
16:11  The Lord wants honest balances and scales to be used. He wants all weights to be honest.
16:12  Kings hate those who do wrong because governments only last if they are fair.
16:13  Kings are pleased with those who speak honest words. They value a person who speaks the truth.
16:14  If a king becomes angry, he may put someone to death. So a wise man will try to keep peace.
16:15  A king’s kindness can give people life. His kindness is like a spring shower.
16:16  It is better to get wisdom than gold. It is better to choose understanding than silver!
16:17  A good person stays away from evil. A person who watches what he does protects his life.
16:18  Pride leads to destruction. A proud attitude brings ruin.
16:19  It is better not to be proud and to be with those who suffer than to share stolen property with proud people.
16:20  Whoever pays attention to what he is taught will succeed. And whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.
16:21  A wise person is known for his understanding. He wins people to his side with pleasant words.
16:22  Understanding is like a fountain of water which gives life to those who use it. But foolishness will cause foolish people to be punished.
16:23  A wise person’s mind tells him what to say. This helps him to teach others better.
16:24  Pleasant words are like a honeycomb. They make a person happy and healthy.
16:25  Some people think they are doing what’s right. But in the end it causes them to die.
16:26  The worker’s hunger helps him. His desire to eat makes him work.
16:27  An evil person makes evil plans. And his words are like a burning fire.
16:28  An evil person causes trouble. And a person who gossips ruins friendships.
16:29  A cruel man tricks his neighbor. He leads him to do wrong.
16:30  Someone who winks at you is planning evil. And the one who grins at you is about to do something wrong.
16:31  Gray hair is like a crown of honor. You earn it by living a good life.
16:32  Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
16:33  People throw lots to make a decision. But the answer comes from the Lord.