Proverbs 16:1-11

1The reflections of the heart belong to mankind, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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.