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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><title>Proverbs 16 BSB</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; 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<p class="indent2"> be assured that he will not go unpunished. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, <p class="indent2"> and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>When a man’s ways please the LORD, <p class="indent2"> He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Better a little with righteousness <p class="indent2"> than great gain with injustice. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>A man’s heart plans his course, <p class="indent2"> but the LORD determines his steps. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; <p class="indent2"> his mouth must not betray justice. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; <p class="indent2"> all the weights in the bag are His concern. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, <p class="indent2"> for a throne is established through righteousness. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Righteous lips are a king’s delight, <p class="indent2"> and he who speaks honestly is beloved. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, <p class="indent2"> but a wise man will pacify it. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>When a king’s face brightens, there is life; <p class="indent2"> his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! <p class="indent2"> To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The highway of the upright leads away from evil; <p class="indent2"> he who guards his way protects his life. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Pride goes before destruction, <p class="indent2"> and a haughty spirit before a fall. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble <p class="indent2"> than to divide the spoil with the proud. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Whoever heeds instruction will find success,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> <p class="indent2"> and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>The wise in heart are called discerning, <p class="indent2"> and pleasant speech promotes instruction. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, <p class="indent2"> but the discipline of fools is folly. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth <p class="indent2"> and adds persuasiveness to his lips. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Pleasant words are a honeycomb, <p class="indent2"> sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>There is a way that seems right to a man, <p class="indent2"> but its end is the way of death. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>A worker’s appetite works for him <p class="indent2"> because his hunger drives him onward. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>A worthless man digs up evil, <p class="indent2"> and his speech<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> is like a scorching fire. <A name="29"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A perverse man spreads dissension, <p class="indent2"> and a gossip divides close friends. <A name="30"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>A violent man entices his neighbor <p class="indent2"> and leads him down a path that is not good. <A name="31"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>He who winks his eye devises perversity; <p class="indent2"> he who purses his lips is bent on evil. <A name="32"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Gray hair is a crown of glory; <p class="indent2"> it is attained along the path of righteousness. <A name="33"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, <p class="indent2"> and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The lot is cast into the lap, <p class="indent2"> but its every decision is from the LORD.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">20</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Or <i>Whoever speaks prudently will find what is good</i><br><span class="fnverse">27</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Or <i>and what is on his lips</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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