# Proverbs 16

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. [2] All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes,
but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. [3] Commit your works to the LORD
and your plans will be achieved. [4] The LORD has made everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster. [5] Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD;
be assured that he will not go unpunished. [6] By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. [7] When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. [8] Better a little with righteousness
than great gain with injustice. [9] A man’s heart plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps. [10] A divine verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth must not betray justice. [11] Honest scales and balances are from the LORD;
all the weights in the bag are His concern. [12] Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
for a throne is established through righteousness. [13] Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he who speaks honestly is beloved. [14] The wrath of a king is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will pacify it. [15] When a king’s face brightens, there is life;
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. [16] How much better to acquire wisdom than gold!
To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. [17] The highway of the upright leads away from evil;
he who guards his way protects his life. [18] Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall. [19] It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble
than to divide the spoil with the proud. [20] Whoever heeds instruction will find success,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. [21] The wise in heart are called discerning,
and pleasant speech promotes instruction. [22] Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly. [23] The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth
and adds persuasiveness to his lips. [24] Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. [25] There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death. [26] A worker’s appetite works for him
because his hunger drives him onward. [27] A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire. [28] A perverse man spreads dissension,
and a gossip divides close friends. [29] A violent man entices his neighbor
and leads him down a path that is not good. [30] He who winks his eye devises perversity;
he who purses his lips is bent on evil. [31] Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is attained along the path of righteousness. [32] He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior,
and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. [33] The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 16:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/1
- Proverbs 16:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/2
- Proverbs 16:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/3
- Proverbs 16:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/4
- Proverbs 16:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/5
- Proverbs 16:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/6
- Proverbs 16:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/7
- Proverbs 16:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/8
- Proverbs 16:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/9
- Proverbs 16:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/10
- Proverbs 16:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/11
- Proverbs 16:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/12
- Proverbs 16:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/13
- Proverbs 16:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/14
- Proverbs 16:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/15
- Proverbs 16:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/16
- Proverbs 16:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/17
- Proverbs 16:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/18
- Proverbs 16:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/19
- Proverbs 16:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/20
- Proverbs 16:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/21
- Proverbs 16:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/22
- Proverbs 16:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/23
- Proverbs 16:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/24
- Proverbs 16:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/25
- Proverbs 16:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/26
- Proverbs 16:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/27
- Proverbs 16:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/28
- Proverbs 16:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/29
- Proverbs 16:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/30
- Proverbs 16:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/31
- Proverbs 16:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/32
- Proverbs 16:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/16/33