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Proverbs
16
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1
The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the LORD.
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Proverbs
16
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2
A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the LORD weighs motives.
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Proverbs
16
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3
Entrust your efforts to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
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Proverbs
16
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4
The LORD has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble.
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Proverbs
16
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5
Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, [such a person]will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs
16
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6
By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the LORD. By the fear of the LORD, evil is avoided.
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Proverbs
16
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7
When a person's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Proverbs
16
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8
Better a few [possessions] gained honestly than many gained through injustice.
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Proverbs
16
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9
A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps.
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Proverbs
16
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10
When a divine revelation is on a king's lips, he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
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Proverbs
16
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11
Honest balances and scales belong to the LORD. He made the entire set of weights.
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Proverbs
16
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12
Wrongdoing is disgusting to kings because a throne is established through righteousness.
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Proverbs
16
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13
Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
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Proverbs
16
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14
A king's anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.
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Proverbs
16
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15
When the king is cheerful, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.
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Proverbs
16
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16
How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.
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Proverbs
16
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17
The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.
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Proverbs
16
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18
Pride precedes a disaster, and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall.
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Proverbs
16
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19
Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.
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Proverbs
16
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20
Whoever gives attention to the LORD's word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the LORD.
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Proverbs
16
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21
The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
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Proverbs
16
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22
Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
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Proverbs
16
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23
A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.
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Proverbs
16
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24
Pleasant words are [like] honey from a honeycomb- sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.
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Proverbs
16
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25
There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.
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Proverbs
16
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26
A laborer's appetite works to his advantage, because his hunger drives him on.
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Proverbs
16
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27
A worthless person plots trouble, and his speech is like a burning fire.
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Proverbs
16
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28
A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.
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Proverbs
16
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29
A violent person misleads his neighbor and leads him on a path that is not good.
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Proverbs
16
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30
Whoever winks his eye is plotting something devious. Whoever bites his lips has finished his evil work.
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Proverbs
16
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31
Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life.
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Proverbs
16
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32
Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.
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Proverbs
16
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33
The dice are thrown, but the LORD determines every outcome.