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Large-size scan — Prouerbs (Proverbs) Chapter 16. Also known as: THE PROVERBES. , Proverbs, Prov, Pr, Prv,.

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Proverbs Chapter 16 Original 1611 KJV Bible Scan

CHAP. XVI.

1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answere of the tongue, is from the Lord.1

2 All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits.2

3 Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established.3

4 The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.4

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5 Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.5

6 By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill.

7 When a mans wayes please the Lord, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.8

9 A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.9

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10 A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement.10

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11 A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.11

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12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.

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14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.

15 In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.15

16 How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?16

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17 The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule.

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18 Pride goeth before destruction: and an hautie spirit before a fall.18

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19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee.20

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.

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22 Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.22

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes.23

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24 Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right vnto a man; but the end thereof are the wayes of death.25

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26 Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him.26

27 An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.27

28 A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends.28

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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30 He shutteth his eyes to deuise froward things: moouing his lips he bringeth euill to passe.

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31 The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse.

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32 He that is slow to anger, is better then the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit, then he that taketh a citie.

33 The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

Original 1611 KJV Sidenote References for Proverbs Chapter 16

1 Vers.9. and chap. 19.21. and 20.24. ier. 10.23. , Or. disposings.
2 Cha.21.2.
3 Psal. 37. 5. and 55. 23. mat. 6. 25. luke 12. 22. 1.pet.5.4. , Heb. rolle.
4 Iob 21.30.
5 Chap.6.7. and 8.13. , Heb. helde innocent.
8 Psal. 37. 16. chap. 15. 16.
9 Vers. 1.
10 Heb. diuination.
11 Leuit. 19. 36. chap. 11. 1. , Heb. all the stones.
15 Chap. 19. 12.
16 Cha.8.11.
18 Cha. 11. 2. and 18.12.
20 Or, he that vnderstandeth a matter. , Psal.2.12. and 34.9. and 125.1. isa. 30. 18. iere.17.7.
22 Chap. 13. 14.
23 Heb. maketh wise.
25 Chap.14. 12.
26 Heb. the soule of him that laboureth. , Heb. boweth vnto him.
27 Heb. a man of Belial.
28 Chap.6. 14,19. and 15. 18. and 26. 21. and 29. 22. , Heb. sendeth foorth.

* Some content courtesy of Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania

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