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Proverbs 16:2-17
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2
All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight,
But the
Lord
examines the motives.
3
Commit your works to the
Lord
,
And your plans will be established.
4
The
Lord
has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the
Lord
;
Be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6
By mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing,
And by the fear of the
Lord
one keeps away from evil.
7
When a person’s ways are pleasing to the
Lord
,
He causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
9
The mind of a person plans his way,
But the
Lord
directs his steps.
10
A divine verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not err in judgment.
11
A just balance and scales belong to the
Lord
;
All the weights of the bag are His concern.
12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a throne is established on righteousness.
13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.
14
The fury of a king is
like
messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
15
In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud
with
the spring rain.
16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
17
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;
One who watches his way protects his life.
King James Version
Chapter 16
2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the
Lord
weigheth the spirits.
3
Commit thy works unto the
Lord
, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4
The
Lord
hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the
Lord
: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the
Lord
men depart from evil.
7
When a man's ways please the
Lord
, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the
Lord
directeth his steps.
10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11
A just weight and balance are the
Lord
'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 16
2
All a person’s ways seem right to him,
but the
Lord
weighs motives.
3
Commit your activities to the
Lord
,
and your plans will be established.
4
The
Lord
has prepared everything for his purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5
Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the
Lord
;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
and one turns from evil by the fear of the
Lord
.
7
When a person’s ways please the
Lord
,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.
9
A person’s heart plans his way,
but the
Lord
determines his steps.
10
God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
11
Honest balances and scales are the
Lord
’s;
all the weights in the bag are his concern.
12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.
13
Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14
A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it.
15
When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
16
Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.
17
The highway of the upright avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.
New Living Translation
Chapter 16
2
People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the
Lord
examines their motives.
3
Commit your actions to the
Lord
,
and your plans will succeed.
4
The
Lord
has made everything for his own purposes,
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5
The
Lord
detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
6
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the
Lord
, people avoid evil.
7
When people’s lives please the
Lord
,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
8
Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
9
We can make our plans,
but the
Lord
determines our steps.
10
The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
11
The
Lord
demands accurate scales and balances;
he sets the standards for fairness.
12
A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
13
The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
14
The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.
15
When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
17
The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
English Standard Version
Chapter 16
2
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
but the
Lord
weighs the spirit.
3
Commit your work to the
Lord
,
and your plans will be established.
4
The
Lord
has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5
Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the
Lord
;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the
Lord
one turns away from evil.
7
When a man 's ways please the
Lord
,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9
The heart of man plans his way,
but the
Lord
establishes his steps.
10
An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
11
A just balance and scales are the
Lord
's;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
12
It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13
Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14
A king 's wrath is a messenger of death,
and a wise man will appease it.
15
In the light of a king 's face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;
whoever guards his way preserves his life.
New International Version
Chapter 16
2
All a person’s ways seem pure to them,
but motives are weighed by the
Lord
.
3
Commit to the
Lord
whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.
4
The
Lord
works out everything to its proper end—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5
The
Lord
detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the
Lord
evil is avoided.
7
When the
Lord
takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8
Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.
9
In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the
Lord
establishes their steps.
10
The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.
11
Honest scales and balances belong to the
Lord
;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12
Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.
13
Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.
14
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
but the wise will appease it.
15
When a king’s face brightens, it means life;
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight rather than silver!
17
The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
New King James Version
Chapter 16
2
All the ways of a man
are
pure in his own eyes,
But the
Lord
weighs the spirits.
3
Commit your works to the
Lord
,
And your thoughts will be established.
4
The
Lord
has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
5
Everyone proud in heart
is
an abomination to the
Lord
;
Though they join
forces, none will go unpunished.
6
In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the
Lord
one
departs from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the
Lord
,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better
is
a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
9
A man’s heart plans his way,
But the
Lord
directs his steps.
10
Divination
is
on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
11
Honest weights and scales
are
the
Lord
’s;
All the weights in the bag
are
His work.
12
It is
an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.
13
Righteous lips
are
the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks
what is
right.
14
As messengers of death
is
the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.
15
In the light of the king’s face
is
life,
And his favor
is
like a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17
The highway of the upright
is
to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
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