Proverbs 16:1-11

1The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits.

3Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.

4The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

6In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

7When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.

9A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

10Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s; All the weights in the bag are His work.