Proverbs 16:1-11

1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the tongue’s answer is from Adonai.

2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but Adonai weighs the motives.

3Commit whatever you do to Adonai, and your plans will succeed.

4Adonai works everything out for his own purpose— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5Adonai abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished.

6By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of Adonai one avoids evil.

7When one’s ways are pleasing to Adonai, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him.

8Better a little with righteousness than much income without justice.

9The heart of man plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.

10An oracle is on the lips of the king— let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment.

11Honest balances and scales are Adonai’s. All the weights in a bag are His handiwork.