Proverbs 16:1-10

New King James Version

16 The ^(A)preparations^[a] of the heart belong to man,
^(B)But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

²All the ways of a man are pure in his own ^(C)eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits.

³^(D)Commit^[b] your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.

⁴The ^(E)Lord has made all for Himself,
^(F)Yes, even the wicked for the day of ^[c]doom.

⁵^(G)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join ^[d]forces, none will go unpunished.

⁶^(H)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And ^(I)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^(J)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

⁹^(K)A man’s heart plans his way,
^(L)But the Lord directs his steps.

¹⁰Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

Proverbs 16:1-10

New International Version

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(B)
but motives are weighed^(C) by the Lord.^(D)

³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(E)

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(F)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(G)

⁵The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(H)
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(I)

⁶Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the Lord^(J) evil is avoided.^(K)

⁷When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace^(L) with them.^(M)

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than much gain^(N) with injustice.^(O)

⁹In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.^(P)

¹⁰The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.^(Q)

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