Proverbs 16 — FBV
16Verse 1Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.Verse 2People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their intentions.Verse 3Trust whatever you do to the Lord, and your plans will be successful.Verse 4The Lord has a purpose in everything he does, even the wicked for the day of trouble.Verse 5The Lord hates the arrogant. You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished.Verse 6Sin is forgiven through trustworthy love and faithfulness; by honoring the Lord people are saved from evil.Verse 7When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.Verse 8Better to have just a little and be honest than to have a lot and be dishonest.Verse 9You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.Verse 10The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.Verse 11Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag.Verse 12It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.Verse 13People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.Verse 14An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.Verse 15If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.Verse 16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.Verse 17The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.Verse 18Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.Verse 19Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.Verse 20If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.Verse 21If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.Verse 22If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.Verse 23A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.Verse 24Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.Verse 25There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.Verse 26A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.Verse 27Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.Verse 28Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.Verse 29Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.Verse 30People who give you a sly wink are plotting bad things; they purse their lips and make evil happen.Verse 31Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.Verse 32Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.Verse 33The lot is thrown into the lap,+but the Lord makes every decision.