Proverbs 16:1-33 GW

[1] The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the LORD. [2] A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the LORD weighs motives. [3] Entrust your efforts to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. [4] The LORD has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble. [5] Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, such a person will not go unpunished. [6] By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the LORD. By the fear of the LORD, evil is avoided. [7] When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. [8] Better a few possessions gained honestly than many gained through injustice. [9] A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps. [10] When a divine revelation is on a king's lips, he cannot voice a wrong judgment. [11] Honest balances and scales belong to the LORD. He made the entire set of weights. [12] Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness. [13] Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved. [14] A king's anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him. [15] When the king is cheerful, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain. [16] How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver. [17] The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life. [18] Pride precedes a disaster, and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall. [19] Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people. [20] Whoever gives attention to the LORD's word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the LORD. [21] The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn. [22] Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity. [23] A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn. [24] Pleasant words are like honey from a honeycomb- sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body. [25] There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death. [26] A laborer's appetite works to his advantage, because his hunger drives him on. [27] A worthless person plots trouble, and his speech is like a burning fire. [28] A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends. [29] A violent person misleads his neighbor and leads him on a path that is not good. [30] Whoever winks his eye is plotting something devious. Whoever bites his lips has finished his evil work. [31] Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life. [32] Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city. [33] The dice are thrown, but the LORD determines every outcome.