Proverbs 16:1-33 LSV

[1] Arrangements of the heart [are] of man, || An answer of the tongue from YHWH. [2] All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, || And YHWH is pondering the spirits. [3] Roll your works to YHWH, || And your purposes are established, [4] YHWH has worked all things for Himself, || And also the wicked—for a day of evil. [5] Every proud one of heart [is] an abomination to YHWH, || Hand to hand—he is not acquitted. [6] Iniquity is pardoned in kindness and truth, || And in the fear of YHWH || Turn aside from evil. [7] When a man’s ways please YHWH, even his enemies, || He causes to be at peace with him. [8] Better [is] a little with righteousness, || Than abundance of increase without justice. [9] The heart of man devises his way, || And YHWH establishes his step. [10] An oath [is] on the lips of a king, || In judgment his mouth does not trespass. [11] A just beam and balances [are] YHWH’s, || All the stones of the bag [are] His work. [12] Doing wickedness [is] an abomination to kings, || For a throne is established by righteousness. [13] Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings, || And he loves whoever is speaking uprightly, [14] The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, || And a wise man pacifies it. [15] In the light of a king’s face [is] life, || And his goodwill [is] as a cloud of the spring rain. [16] To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver! [17] A highway of the upright [is] to turn from evil, || Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way. [18] Pride [is] before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit. [19] Better is humility of spirit with the poor, || Than to apportion spoil with the proud. [20] The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness. [21] For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning. [22] Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly. [23] The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, || And he increases learning by his lips, [24] Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, || Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone. [25] There is a way right before a man, || And its latter end—ways of death. [26] A laboring man has labored for himself, || For his mouth has caused [him] to bend over it. [27] A worthless man is preparing evil, || And on his lips [is] as a burning fire. [28] A contrary man sends forth contention, || A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend. [29] A violent man entices his neighbor, || And causes him to go in a way [that is] not good. [30] Consulting his eyes to devise contrary things, || Moving his lips he has accomplished evil. [31] Grey hairs [are] a crown of beauty, || It is found in the way of righteousness. [32] Better [is] the [one] slow to anger than the mighty, || And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city. [33] The lot is cast into the center, || And all its judgment [is] from YHWH!