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but the LORD weigheth the spirits.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>The LORD hath made all <i>things</i> for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Every one <i>that is</i> proud in heart <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD: <i>though</i> hand <i>join</i> in hand, he shall not be unpunished.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD <i>men</i> depart from evil.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Better <i>is</i> a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A divine sentence <i>is</i> in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A just weight and balance <i>are</i> the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag <i>are</i> his work.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span><i>It is</i> an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Righteous lips <i>are</i> the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The wrath of a king <i>is as</i> messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>In the light of the king's countenance <i>is</i> life; and his favour <i>is</i> as a cloud of the latter rain.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>How much better <i>is it</i> to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The highway of the upright <i>is</i> to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Pride <i>goeth</i> before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Better <i>it is to be</i> of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy <i>is</i> he.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Understanding <i>is</i> a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools <i>is</i> folly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Pleasant words <i>are as</i> an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <i>are</i> the ways of death.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips <i>there is</i> as a burning fire.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way <i>that is</i> not good.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The hoary head <i>is</i> a crown of glory, <i>if</i> it be found in the way of righteousness.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span><i>He that is</i> slow to anger <i>is</i> better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof <i>is</i> of the LORD.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">King James Bible<br /><br />Text courtesy of <a href="//www.bibleprotector.com/"> BibleProtector.com</a><br /><br />Section Headings Courtesy <a href="//intbible.com/">INT Bible</a><br />© 2012, Used by Permission<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="/scan/proverbs/16-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe width="122" height="860" scrolling="no" src="../sidemenu.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></body></html>