1 The 16:1Lit preparations plans of the heart belong to man,But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight,But Yahweh weighs the 16:2Lit spirits motives.
3 16:3Lit Roll Commit your works to YahwehAnd your 16:3Lit thoughts plans will be established.
4 Yahweh has made everything for 16:4Or His its own purpose,Even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh;Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,And by the 16:6Or reverence fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil.
7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousnessThan great produce with injustice.
9 The heart of man 16:9 Lit thinks upon plans his way,But Yahweh 16:9 Lit establishes directs his steps.
10 A divine decision is in the lips of the king;His mouth should not 16:10Lit be unfaithful err in judgment.
11 A just balance and scales belong to Yahweh;All the 16:11Lit stones weights of the bag are His 16:11Or concern work.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For in righteousness a throne is established.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
14 The wrath of a king islikemessengers of death,But a wise man will atone for it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,And his favor is like a cloud with the 16:15Spring late rain.
16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold!And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;He who guards his way keeps his 16:17Or life soul.
18 Pridegoesbefore destruction,And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowlyThan to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He who considers the word will find good,And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh.
21 The wise in heart will be called understanding,And sweetness of 16:21Or speech lips increases learning.
22 Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it,But the discipline of ignorant fools is 16:22A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool folly.
23 The heart of the wise gives insight to his mouthAnd increases learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a waywhich seemsright to a man,But its end is the way of death.
26 A worker’s appetite works for him,For his mouth urges himon.
27 A vile man digs up evil,Andthe wordson his lips are like scorching fire.
28 A perverse man spreads strife,And a whisperer separates close companions.
29 A man of violence entices his neighborAnd leads him in a way that is not good.
30 He who winks his eyesdoes soto devise perverse things;He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty;It is found in the way of righteousness.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,But its every judgment is from Yahweh.