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  16:1 ¶
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from Yahweh. |
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16:1 ¶
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD. |
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16:2
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weigheth the spirits. |
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16:2
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. |
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16:3
Commit thy works unto Yahweh, and thy thoughts shall be established. |
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16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. |
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16:4
Yahweh hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
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16:4
The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
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16:5
Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to Yahweh: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
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16:5
Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
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16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of Yahweh [men] depart from evil. |
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16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil. |
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16:7
When a man's ways please Yahweh, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
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16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
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16:8
Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. |
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16:8
Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. |
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16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but Yahweh directeth his steps. |
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16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. |
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16:10
A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. |
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16:10
A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. |
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16:11
A just weight and balance [are] Yahweh's: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. |
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16:11
A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. |
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16:12
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. |
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16:12
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. |
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16:13
Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
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16:13
Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
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16:14
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. |
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16:14
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. |
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16:15
In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain. |
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16:15
In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain. |
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16:16
How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! |
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16:16
How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! |
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16:17
The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. |
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16:17
The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. |
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16:18
Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. |
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16:18
Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. |
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16:19
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
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16:19
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
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16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in Yahweh, happy [is] he. |
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16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he. |
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16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. |
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16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. |
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16:22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly. |
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16:22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly. |
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16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. |
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16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. |
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16:24
Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. |
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16:24
Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. |
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16:25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. |
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16:25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. |
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16:26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
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16:26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
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16:27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire. |
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16:27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire. |
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16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. |
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16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. |
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16:29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good. |
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16:29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good. |
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16:30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. |
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16:30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. |
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16:31
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness. |
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16:31
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness. |
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16:32
[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. |
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16:32
[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. |
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16:33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of Yahweh. |
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16:33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD. |
