Proverbs 16
1 The plans of the heart [are] unto man, and from YHWH [is] the answer of the tongue.
2 All the ways of a man [are] pure in his own eyes, and YHWH weighs out the spirit.
3 Roll your works toward YHWH, and your plans will be established.
4 YHWH has made everything for its own end—even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 An abomination to YHWH [is] everyone high of heart; hand to hand, he will not be acquitted.
6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of YHWH one turns aside from evil.
7 When the ways of a man please YHWH, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better [is] a little with righteousness than an abundance of increase without justice.
9 The heart of man plans his way, and YHWH establishes his step.
10 Divination [is] on the lips of the king; in judgment his mouth shall not be unfaithful.
11 A balance and scales of justice [are] unto YHWH; all the stones of the bag [are] His work.
12 An abomination to kings is to commit wickedness, for by righteousness a throne is established.
13 Lips of righteousness [are] the delight of kings, and one speaking uprightly he loves.
14 The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death, and a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of the face of a king [is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
16 To acquire wisdom—how much better than gold! And to acquire understanding [is] to be chosen above silver!
17 The highway of the upright ones turns aside from evil; one guarding his soul watches over his way.
18 Before the face of breaking [is] pride, and before a fall [is] a haughty spirit.
19 Better to be lowly spirit among the poor, than to divide plunder with proud ones.
20 One acting wisely concerning a matter will find good, and one trusting in YHWH [is] blessed.
21 The one wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases learning.
22 A fountain of life [is] understanding to its owners, and the discipline of fools [is] folly.
23 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, and upon his lips he increases learning.
24 Words of pleasantness [are] a comb of honey—sweet to the soul and healing to the bone.
25 There is a way right before the face of a man, and its end is the way of death.
26 The soul of the laborer labors for himself, because his mouth presses him onward.
27 A man of worthlessness digs up evil, and upon his lips [it is] like a fire burning.
28 A man of perversity sends out strife, and a murmurer is separating a close friend.
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way [that is] not good.
30 Winking his eyes to devise perversity, pursing his lips, he has accomplished evil.
31 Grey hair [is] a crown of glory; along the path of righteousness it is found.
32 Better [is] one slow to anger than a mighty one, and one ruling over his spirit than one taking a city.
33 Into the lap the lot is cast, and all its judgment [is] from YHWH.