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Proverbs 16:2-18
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 16

2All 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. 4The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. 5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Be assured, he will not go unpunished. 6By mercy and truth atonement is made for wrongdoing, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil. 7When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He causes even his enemies to make peace with him. 8Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. 9The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. 10A divine verdict is on the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. 11A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern. 12It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved. 14The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it. 15In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. 16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. 17The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life. 18Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
King James Version

Chapter 16

2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 16

2All a person's ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs motives.
3Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
4The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose -- even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
7When a person's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.
9A person's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.
10God's verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
11Honest balances and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
13Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
15When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
16Get wisdom -- how much better it is than gold! And get understanding -- it is preferable to silver.
17The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.
18Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
New Living Translation

Chapter 16

2People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.
3Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
4The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.
6Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
7When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.
8Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.
9We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
10The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
11The Lord demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.
12A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
13The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
14The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.
15When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
16How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
17The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
18Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
English Standard Version

Chapter 16

2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. 3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. 4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. 5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. 6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. 9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. 10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. 11A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. 12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. 13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. 14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. 15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. 16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
New International Version

Chapter 16

2All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4The LORD works out everything to its proper end-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone's way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
10The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
11Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
New King James Version

Chapter 16

2All 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. 4The 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. 7When 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. 10Divination 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. 14As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it. 15In 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. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul. 18Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
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