Thematic Bible
Proverbs 16:1 (show verse)
People do the planning, but the end result is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:2 (show verse)
Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion, but the LORD weighs intentions.
Proverbs 16:3 (show verse)
Entrust your work to the LORD, and your planning will succeed.
Proverbs 16:4 (show verse)
The LORD made everything answerable to him, including the wicked at the time of trouble.
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Design » In nature, evidence of
Evil » The lord creating evil
Evil » Who the lord created for the day of evil
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Made for God
Man » Design of the creation of
Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Design » In nature, evidence of
Evil » The lord creating evil
Evil » Who the lord created for the day of evil
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created
Man » Made for God
Man » Design of the creation of
Proverbs 16:5 (show verse)
The LORD detests those who are proud; truly they will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6 (show verse)
Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.
Proverbs 16:7 (show verse)
When a person's ways please the LORD, even his enemies will be at peace with him.
Enemies » Whose enemies are at peace with him
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » Pleasing of » Renders life secure
Peace » God bestows upon those who » Please him
Pleasing God » Renders life secure
Pleasure » Those that please the lord
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Renders life secure
God » Pleasing of » Renders life secure
Peace » God bestows upon those who » Please him
Pleasing God » Renders life secure
Pleasure » Those that please the lord
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
Proverbs 16:8 (show verse)
A little gain with righteousness is better than great income without justice.
Proverbs 16:9 (show verse)
A person plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10 (show verse)
When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice.
Proverbs 16:11 (show verse)
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.
Balances » Must be just
Business life » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
God » Plagues » Justice of
Justice » Divine
Justice » Just weights
Measure » Must be just
Measures » Just weights
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of giving just weights
Virtues » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
Weights » Troy weights a gerah = 1/50 oz » 10 gerahs = 1 bekah = 1/5 oz
Weights » Must be just
Business life » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
God » Plagues » Justice of
Justice » Divine
Justice » Just weights
Measure » Must be just
Measures » Just weights
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of giving just weights
Virtues » Fidelity » Giving of just weights
Weights » Troy weights a gerah = 1/50 oz » 10 gerahs = 1 bekah = 1/5 oz
Weights » Must be just
Proverbs 16:12 (show verse)
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Government » The kings of the earth
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » What the throne is established by
Government » The kings of the earth
Kings » Throne of, established by righteousness and justice
Kings » When good » Abhor wickedness
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
The fruit of righteousness » What is established by righteousness
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
Throne » What the throne is established by
Proverbs 16:13 (show verse)
Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
Proverbs 16:14 (show verse)
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.
Proverbs 16:15 (show verse)
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16 (show verse)
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 16:17 (show verse)
The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life.
Proverbs 16:18 (show verse)
Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.
Proverbs 16:19 (show verse)
Better to be humble among the poor, than to share what is stolen with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20 (show verse)
Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.
Proverbs 16:21 (show verse)
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:22 (show verse)
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Folly » What is folly
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Life » What is life
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Wells » Supplied by springs
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Instruction » The instruction of fools
Life » What is life
Living waters » What is a fountain of life
Understanding » Those that understand
Understanding » What understanding is
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Wells » Supplied by springs
Proverbs 16:23 (show verse)
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:24 (show verse)
Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.
Proverbs 16:25 (show verse)
There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.
Proverbs 16:26 (show verse)
The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.
Proverbs 16:27 (show verse)
A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28 (show verse)
A deceitful man stirs dissension, and anyone who gossips separates friends.
Evil » Sowing » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Frowardness » The froward
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Sowing » Evil, on the part of the wicked
Sowing and reaping » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whisperers (gossipers)
Strife » Excited by » Frowardness
Strife » Who sows strife
Evil » Whispering » Evil whispering, general references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Evil whispering, general references to
Frowardness » The froward
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Sowing » Evil, on the part of the wicked
Sowing and reaping » Sowing evil, on the part of the wicked
Speaking, evil » Whispering, evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whisperers (gossipers)
Strife » Excited by » Frowardness
Strife » Who sows strife
Proverbs 16:29 (show verse)
A violent man entices his companion and leads him on a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30 (show verse)
Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.
Proverbs 16:31 (show verse)
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.
Crowns » Figurative
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Hairs » White or gray » With righteousness, a crown of glory
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Hairs » White or gray » With righteousness, a crown of glory
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Proverbs 16:32 (show verse)
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:33 (show verse)
The dice is cast into someone's lap, but the outcome is from the LORD.