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the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 16
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Proverbs 16:1
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The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord .(a)
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Proverbs 16:2
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All a man's ways seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives.[a](b)
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Proverbs 16:3
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Commit your activities to the Lord , and your plans will be achieved.(c)
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Proverbs 16:4
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The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.(d)
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Proverbs 16:5
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Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord ;(e) be assured,[b] he will not go unpunished.(f)
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Proverbs 16:6
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Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,(g) and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord .(h)
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Proverbs 16:7
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When a man's ways please the Lord , He[c] makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.(i)
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Proverbs 16:8
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Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.(j)
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Proverbs 16:9
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A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.(k)
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Proverbs 16:10
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God's verdict is on the lips of a king;[d](l) his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.(m)
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Proverbs 16:11
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Honest balances and scales are the Lord 's; all the weights in the bag[e] are His concern.(n)
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Proverbs 16:12
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Wicked behavior[f] is detestable to kings,(o) since a throne is established through righteousness.(p)
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Proverbs 16:13
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Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 16:14
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A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.(q)
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Proverbs 16:15
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When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16
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Get wisdom— how much better it is than gold! And get understanding— it is preferable to silver.(r)
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Proverbs 16:17
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The highway of the upright(s) avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.(t)
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Proverbs 16:18
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Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.(u)
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Proverbs 16:19
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Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble[g](v) than to divide plunder with the proud.(w)
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Proverbs 16:20
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The one who understands a matter finds success,(x) and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(y)
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Proverbs 16:21
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Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech[h] increases learning.(z)
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Proverbs 16:22
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Insight is a fountain of life(aa) for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
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Proverbs 16:23
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A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.[i](ab)
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Proverbs 16:24
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb:(ac) sweet to the taste[j] and health to the body.[k](ad)
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Proverbs 16:25
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.(ae)
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Proverbs 16:26
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A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger[l] urges him on.
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Proverbs 16:27
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A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.(af)
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Proverbs 16:28
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A contrary man spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.(ag)
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Proverbs 16:29
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A violent man lures his neighbor,(ah) leading him in a way that is not good.(ai)
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Proverbs 16:30
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The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.(aj)
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Proverbs 16:31
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Gray hair is a glorious crown;(ak) it is found in the way of righteousness.(al)
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Proverbs 16:32
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Patience is better than power, and controlling one's temper,[m] than capturing a city.(am)
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Proverbs 16:33
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord .(an)
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