Proverbs 16:1-11

1People make plans in their minds, but the Lord gives them the right words to say.

2You may think that everything you do is right, but the Lord knows exactly why you are doing it.

3Put your plans in front of the Lord, so that what you want to do will go well.

4The Lord causes everything to have its proper result. Even wicked people will come to bad trouble in the end.

5The Lord hates everyone who boasts. Be sure of this: They will receive the punishment that they deserve.

6If you love the Lord faithfully, he will forgive your sins. If you respect and obey him, you will not do evil things.

7If you live in a way that pleases the Lord, even your enemies will become your friends.

8If you do what is right but you are not rich, that is better than to be rich because you cheat people.

9People make plans for what they will do, but it is the Lord who leads them in the right way.

10A king speaks with God's authority. He must judge people in a fair way.

11The Lord wants people to use true weights and measures. He knows all the weights that a trader uses.