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cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/15.htm" title="Proverbs 15">◄</a> Proverbs 16 <a href="../proverbs/17.htm" title="Proverbs 17">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">New American Bible Revised Edition</td><td width="1%" valign="top"></td></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><section id="ch24016" class="chapter"> <h1 id="cn24016" class="cn"></h1> <div class="senseline"> <p class="slf"><span id="v24016001" class="ver">1</span>Plans are made in human hearts,</p> <p class="sl1">but from the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> comes the tongue’s response.<a id="rfn24016001-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016001-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016002" class="ver">2</span>All one’s ways are pure<a id="rfn24016002-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016002-1">*</a> in one’s own eyes,</p> <p class="sl1">but the measurer of motives is the <span class="tetr">Lord</span>.<a id="ren24016002-a" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016002-a">a</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016003" class="ver">3</span>Entrust your works to the <span class="tetr">Lord</span>,</p> <p class="sl1">and your plans will succeed.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016004" class="ver">4</span>The <span class="tetr">Lord</span> has made everything for a purpose,</p> <p class="sl1">even the wicked for the evil day.<a id="rfn24016004-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016004-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016005" class="ver">5</span>Every proud heart<a id="rfn24016005-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016005-1">*</a> is an abomination to the <span class="tetr">Lord</span>;<a id="ren24016005-b" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016005-b">b</a></p> <p class="sl1">be assured that none will go unpunished.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016006" class="ver">6</span>By steadfast loyalty guilt is expiated,</p> <p class="sl1">and by the fear of the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> evil is avoided.<a id="rfn24016006-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016006-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016007" class="ver">7</span>When the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is pleased with someone’s ways,</p> <p class="sl1">he makes even enemies be at peace with them.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016008" class="ver">8</span>Better a little with justice,</p> <p class="sl1">than a large income with injustice.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016009" class="ver">9</span>The human heart plans the way,</p> <p class="sl1">but the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> directs the steps.<a id="rfn24016009-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016009-1">*</a> <a id="ren24016009-c" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016009-c">c</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016010" class="ver">10</span>An oracle is upon the king’s lips,</p> <p class="sl1">no judgment of his mouth is false.<a id="rfn24016010-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016010-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016011" class="ver">11</span>Balance and scales belong to the <span class="tetr">Lord</span>;</p> <p class="sl1">every weight in the sack is his concern.<a id="ren24016011-d" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016011-d">d</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016012" class="ver">12</span>Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings,</p> <p class="sl1">for by justice the throne endures.<a id="ren24016012-e" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016012-e">e</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016013" class="ver">13</span>The king takes delight in honest lips,</p> <p class="sl1">and whoever speaks what is right he loves.<a id="ren24016013-f" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016013-f">f</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016014" class="ver">14</span>The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,<a id="ren24016014-g" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016014-g">g</a></p> <p class="sl1">but a wise person can pacify it.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016015" class="ver">15</span>A king’s smile means life,</p> <p class="sl1">and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.<a id="rfn24016015-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016015-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016016" class="ver">16</span>How much better to get wisdom than gold!</p> <p class="sl1">To get understanding is preferable to silver.<a id="rfn24016016-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016016-1">*</a> <a id="ren24016016-h" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016016-h">h</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016017" class="ver">17</span>The path of the upright leads away from misfortune;</p> <p class="sl1">those who attend to their way guard their lives.<a id="rfn24016017-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016017-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016018" class="ver">18</span>Pride goes before disaster,</p> <p class="sl1">and a haughty spirit before a fall.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016019" class="ver">19</span>It is better to be humble with the poor</p> <p class="sl1">than to share plunder with the proud.<a id="ren24016019-i" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016019-i">i</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016020" class="ver">20</span>Whoever ponders a matter will be successful;</p> <p class="sl1">happy the one who trusts in the <span class="tetr">Lord</span>!</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016021" class="ver">21</span>The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment,</p> <p class="sl1">and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016022" class="ver">22</span>Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it,</p> <p class="sl1">but folly is the training of fools.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016023" class="ver">23</span>The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech,</p> <p class="sl1">and increases the learning on their lips.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016024" class="ver">24</span>Pleasing words are a honeycomb,</p> <p class="sl1">sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016025" class="ver">25</span>Sometimes a way seems right,</p> <p class="sl1">but the end of it leads to death!<a id="ren24016025-j" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016025-j">j</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016026" class="ver">26</span>The appetite of workers works for them,</p> <p class="sl1">for their mouths urge them on.<a id="rfn24016026-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016026-1">*</a> <a id="ren24016026-k" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016026-k">k</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016027" class="ver">27</span>Scoundrels are a furnace of evil,</p> <p class="sl1">and their lips are like a scorching fire.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016028" class="ver">28</span>Perverse speech sows discord,</p> <p class="sl1">and talebearing separates bosom friends.<a id="ren24016028-l" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016028-l">l</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016029" class="ver">29</span>The violent deceive their neighbors,</p> <p class="sl1">and lead them into a way that is not good.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016030" class="ver">30</span>Whoever winks an eye plans perversity;</p> <p class="sl1">whoever purses the lips does evil.<a id="rfn24016030-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016030-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016031" class="ver">31</span>Gray hair is a crown of glory;<a id="ren24016031-m" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016031-m">m</a></p> <p class="sl1">it is gained by a life that is just.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016032" class="ver">32</span>The patient are better than warriors,</p> <p class="sl1">and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.<a id="ren24016032-n" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24016032-n">n</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24016033" class="ver">33</span>Into the bag the lot is cast,</p> <p class="sl1">but from the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> comes every decision.<a id="rfn24016033-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24016033-1">*</a></p> </div> </section> <br /><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="intro.htm"><span class="ac">Book Introduction</span></a></h1><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="footnotes.htm"><span class="ac">Footnotes</span></a></h1></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the <i>New American Bible, revised edition</i> © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. 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