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id="link_Prov.16.6!x.1" class="notelink x-link"></a> If we truly love God,our sins will be forgiven;if we show him respect,we will keep away from sin.7When we please the Lord,even our enemiesmake friends with us.8<a href="#fn" id="link_Prov.16.8!x.1" class="notelink x-link"></a> It's better to be honestand poorthan to be dishonestand rich.9We make our own plans,but the Lord decideswhere we will go.10Rulers speak with authorityand are never wrong.11The Lord watches to seeif we are fairor if we cheat others.12Justice makes rulers powerful.They should hate evil13and like honesty and truth.14An angry rulercan put you to death.So be wise!Don't make one angry.15When a ruler is happyand pleased with you,it's like refreshing rain,and you will live.16It's much better to be wiseand sensiblethan to be rich.17God's people avoid evil ways,and they protect themselvesby watching where they go.18Too much pridewill destroy you.19You are better offto be humble and poorthan to get richfrom what you take by force.20If you know what you're doing,<a href="#fn" id="link_Prov.16.20!f.1" class="notelink f-link">+</a> you will prosper.God blesses everyonewho trusts him.21Good judgment provesthat you are wise,and if you speak kindly,you can teach others.22Good sense is a fountainthat gives life,but fools are punishedby their foolishness.23You can persuade othersif you are wiseand speak sensibly.24Kind words are like honey—they cheer you upand make you feel strong.25<a href="#fn" id="link_Prov.16.25!x.1" class="notelink x-link"></a> Sometimes what seems rightis really a road to death.26The hungrier you are,the harder you work.27Worthless people plan trouble.Even their words burnlike a flaming fire.28<a href="#fn" id="link_Prov.16.28!x.1" class="notelink x-link"></a> Gossip is no good!It causes hard feelingsand comes between friends.29Don't trust violent people.They will mislead youto do the wrong thing.30When someone winksor grins behind your back,trouble is on the way.31Gray hair is a glorious crownworn by thosewho have lived right.32Controlling your temperis better than being a herowho captures a city.33We make our own decisions,but the Lord alonedetermines what happens.</div> </div> <a name="fn"></a> Footnotes: <note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">16.20 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">know what … doing: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">Or “do what you're taught.”</char></note></div></div> <div align="center">Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®) © 2006 American Bible Society. 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