Proverbs 16:1–10

The plans of the heart belong to man,

but lthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2  mAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but the Lord nweighs the spirit. 1

3  oCommit your work to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.

4  pThe Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even qthe wicked for the day of trouble.

5  Everyone who is arrogant in heart is ran abomination to the Lord;

sbe assured, he will not go unpunished.

6  By tsteadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by uthe fear of the Lord one vturns away from evil.

7  When a man’s ways please the Lord,

whe makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8  xBetter is a little with righteousness

than great revenues with injustice.

9  yThe heart of man plans his way,

but zthe Lord establishes his steps.

10  aAn oracle is on the lips of a king;

his mouth does not sin in judgment.