Proverbs 16 — LSV

16Verse 1Arrangements of the heart [are] of man, || An answer of the tongue from YHWH.^{Verse 2}All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, || And YHWH is pondering the spirits.^{Verse 3}Roll your works to YHWH, || And your purposes are established,^{Verse 4}YHWH has worked all things for Himself, || And also the wicked—for a day of evil.^{Verse 5}Every proud one of heart [is] an abomination to YHWH, || Hand to hand—he is not acquitted.^{Verse 6}Iniquity is pardoned in kindness and truth, || And in the fear of YHWH || Turn aside from evil.^{Verse 7}When a man’s ways please YHWH, even his enemies, || He causes to be at peace with him.^{Verse 8}Better [is] a little with righteousness, || Than abundance of increase without justice.^{Verse 9}The heart of man devises his way, || And YHWH establishes his step.^{Verse 10}An oath [is] on the lips of a king, || In judgment his mouth does not trespass.^{Verse 11}A just beam and balances [are] YHWH’s, || All the stones of the bag [are] His work.^{Verse 12}Doing wickedness [is] an abomination to kings, || For a throne is established by righteousness.^{Verse 13}Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings, || And he loves whoever is speaking uprightly,^{Verse 14}The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, || And a wise man pacifies it.^{Verse 15}In the light of a king’s face [is] life, || And his goodwill [is] as a cloud of the spring rain.^{Verse 16}To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver!^{Verse 17}A highway of the upright [is] to turn from evil, || Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way.^{Verse 18}Pride [is] before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit.^{Verse 19}Better is humility of spirit with the poor, || Than to apportion spoil with the proud.^{Verse 20}The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness.^{Verse 21}For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning.^{Verse 22}Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly.^{Verse 23}The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, || And he increases learning by his lips,^{Verse 24}Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, || Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.^{Verse 25}There is a way right before a man, || And its latter end—ways of death.^{Verse 26}A laboring man has labored for himself, || For his mouth has caused [him] to bend over it.^{Verse 27}A worthless man is preparing evil, || And on his lips [is] as a burning fire.^{Verse 28}A contrary man sends forth contention, || A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.^{Verse 29}A violent man entices his neighbor, || And causes him to go in a way [that is] not good.^{Verse 30}Consulting his eyes to devise contrary things, || Moving his lips he has accomplished evil.^{Verse 31}Grey hairs [are] a crown of beauty, || It is found in the way of righteousness.^{Verse 32}Better [is] the [one] slow to anger than the mighty, || And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.^{Verse 33}The lot is cast into the center, || And all its judgment [is] from YHWH!