Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 16
Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.Jer 10:23
People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their intentions.
Trust whatever you do to the Lord, and your plans will be successful.Psa 37:5; 1Pe 5:7
The Lord has a purpose in everything he does, even the wicked for the day of trouble.Job 21:30; Rom 11:36
The Lord hates the arrogant. You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished.Pro 8:13
Sin is forgiven through trustworthy love and faithfulness; by honoring the Lord people are saved from evil.Neh 5:15
When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.1Pe 3:13
Better to have just a little and be honest than to have a lot and be dishonest.
You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.1Ki 3:27
Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag.Pro 11:1; Pro 20:10; Pro 20:23
It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.Pro 20:28; Pro 25:5
People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.Est 7:7; Pro 20:2
If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.
Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.Job 28:15
The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.
Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.Est 3:1; Pro 18:12; Dan 4:30
Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.Psa 34:8; Isa 30:18; Jer 17:7
If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.
If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.
A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.
Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.Pro 14:12
A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.
Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.Psa 7:15; Jas 3:6
Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.Pro 15:18
Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.
People who give you a sly wink are plotting bad things; they purse their lips and make evil happen.Pro 6:13; Pro 10:10
Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.Pro 20:29; Tit 2:2
Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.Pro 19:11
The lot is thrown into the lap,16:33. As a way of making a choice. but the Lord makes every decision.Jos 7:14