Proverbs 16:1-11

1The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord.

2A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the Lord weighs motives.

3Entrust your efforts to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

4The Lord has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble.

5Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord. Certainly, ⌞such a person⌟ will not go unpunished.

6By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.

7When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8Better a few ⌞possessions⌟ gained honestly than many gained through injustice.

9A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps.

10When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips, he cannot voice a wrong judgment.

11Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord. He made the entire set of weights.