Proverbs 16
Proverbs on the Lord's Sovereignty
1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. References Lord: Proverbs 16:9, 19:21, 20:24, 21:1, Ezra 7:27, Psalms 10:17, Jeremiah 10:23. Parallel theme: Exodus 4:15, Psalms 119:36, Philippians 2:13 +5
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. References Lord: Proverbs 5:21, 21:2, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:25, 24:12, 30:12, Psalms 36:2, Isaiah 26:7, Luke 16:15 +5
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. References Lord: Psalms 55:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:6, Job 5:8, 22:28, Luke 12:22, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7 +2
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. References Lord: 2 Peter 2:9. Creation: Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 4:11. Evil: Job 21:30. Parallel theme: Isaiah 43:21, Romans 9:22, 11:36, 1 Peter 2:8, 2 Peter 2:3 +4
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. References Lord: Proverbs 8:13. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:21, Job 40:12, Isaiah 3:11, James 4:6
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Grace: Proverbs 20:28, Daniel 4:27. References Lord: Proverbs 14:27. Evil: Proverbs 8:13, 14:16, Job 28:28. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 5:9, Luke 11:41, Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1 +5
7 When a man's ways please the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 17:10, Jeremiah 15:11, Colossians 1:10, 3:20. Parallel theme: Genesis 32:28, 33:4, Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:18, Hebrews 13:21, 1 John 3:22 +5
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Righteousness: Psalms 37:16. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:16, Jeremiah 17:11, Micah 6:10
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. References Lord: Proverbs 16:1, 19:21, 20:24, 21:30, Psalms 37:23, Jeremiah 10:23. Parallel theme: Isaiah 46:10 +2
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. Parallel theme: Genesis 44:5, 44:15
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. References Lord: Proverbs 20:10. Righteousness: Proverbs 11:1, Ezekiel 45:10. Parallel theme: Hosea 12:7
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Kingdom: Proverbs 29:14. Righteousness: Proverbs 25:5, Deuteronomy 25:16, Psalms 99:4, Revelation 19:11. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:18, 28:9, Luke 12:48 +3
13 RighteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. Kingdom: Proverbs 14:35. Love: Proverbs 22:11
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. Kingdom: Proverbs 20:2. Judgment: Proverbs 19:12
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. Kingdom: Proverbs 19:12. Light: Psalms 4:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:6, 30:5, 72:6, Hosea 6:3, Acts 2:28 +2
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:7, 8:19, Psalms 119:127, Ecclesiastes 7:12, Matthew 16:26, Luke 12:21
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:9, 19:16, Isaiah 35:8, Revelation 3:10
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. before a fall. Spirit: Proverbs 29:23. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:2, 17:19, 18:12, Esther 6:6, Romans 11:20, 1 Timothy 3:6 +2
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Spirit: Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3. Parallel theme: Exodus 15:9, Psalms 138:6
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., happy is he. References Lord: Proverbs 8:35, Psalms 146:5, Isaiah 30:18. Faith: Psalms 2:12, 34:8, 125:1, Daniel 3:28, 6:23. Good: Proverbs 19:8. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:16 +5
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:7, 27:9, Isaiah 50:4, Luke 4:22, John 7:46, James 3:17
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:11, 13:14, 14:27, 15:2, 15:28, 18:4, Matthew 15:14, John 5:24, 6:63, 6:68 +5
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:28
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Word: Proverbs 12:18, 15:26, Psalms 119:103, Jeremiah 15:16. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:8, 4:22, 23:16, 27:9, Deuteronomy 32:2, Psalms 19:10 +5
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:15, 12:26, 14:12, John 9:40, Acts 26:9, 2 Corinthians 13:5
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:12, 14:23, Ecclesiastes 6:7
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. Evil: Proverbs 6:12, 1 Samuel 25:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:14, Psalms 57:4, Isaiah 5:18, James 3:6
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:14, 6:19, 15:18, 17:9, 18:8, Romans 1:29
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:31, 12:26
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Glory: Proverbs 20:29. Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:32, Philemon 1:9
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. than he that taketh a city. Spirit: Proverbs 14:29, 16:19, 25:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:18, 19:11, Psalms 103:8, Romans 12:21, Ephesians 5:1, James 1:19, Revelation 3:21 +5
33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. References Lord: Proverbs 29:26, Joshua 18:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 18:18, Nehemiah 11:1, Jonah 1:7, Acts 1:26