Proverbs 16:1-11

1The preparations of the heart belong to man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.1

2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3Commit thy works to the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.2

4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5Every one that isproud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.3

6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8Betteris a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

10A divine sentenceis in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.4

11A just weight and balance are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work.5