{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/16","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-28T21:40:52.382Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":16,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":15,"nextChapter":17,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":33},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, <i>is</i> from the LORD."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"All the ways of a man <i>are</i> clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"The LORD hath made all <i>things</i> for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Every one <i>that is</i> proud in heart <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD: <i>though</i> hand <i>join</i> in hand, he shall not be unpunished."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD <i>men</i> depart from evil."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Better <i>is</i> a little with righteousness than great revenues without right."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"A divine sentence <i>is</i> in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A just weight and balance <i>are</i> the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag <i>are</i> his work."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"<i>It is</i> an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Righteous lips <i>are</i> the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The wrath of a king <i>is as</i> messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"In the light of the king's countenance <i>is</i> life; and his favour <i>is</i> as a cloud of the latter rain."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"How much better <i>is it</i> to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!"},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"The highway of the upright <i>is</i> to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Pride <i>goeth</i> before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"Better <i>it is to be</i> of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy <i>is</i> he."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Understanding <i>is</i> a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools <i>is</i> folly."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Pleasant words <i>are as</i> an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <i>are</i> the ways of death."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips <i>there is</i> as a burning fire."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way <i>that is</i> not good."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The hoary head <i>is</i> a crown of glory, <i>if</i> it be found in the way of righteousness."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"<i>He that is</i> slow to anger <i>is</i> better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof <i>is</i> of the LORD."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 16 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 16](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/16)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/16 (accessed 2026-05-28)."}}