Proverbs 16:1-33 CSB

[1] The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. [2] All a person's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs motives. [3] Commit your activities to the LORD, and your plans will be established. [4] The LORD has prepared everything for his purpose- even the wicked for the day of disaster. [5] Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. [6] Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the LORD. [7] When a person's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. [8] Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice. [9] A person's heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps. [10] God's verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not give an unfair judgment. [11] Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his concern. [12] Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness. [13] Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. [14] A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it. [15] When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain. [16] Get wisdom- how much better it is than gold! And get understanding- it is preferable to silver. [17] The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life. [18] Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. [19] Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud. [20] The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy. [21] Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. [22] Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. [23] The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech. [24] Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body. [25] There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. [26] A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger urges him on. [27] A worthless person digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. [28] A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. [29] A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him on a path that is not good. [30] The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil. [31] Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness. [32] Patience is better than power, and controlling one's emotions, than capturing a city. [33] The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.