| << | THE PROVERBES. Chapter 16(Original 1611 KJV Book of Proverbs) |
>> |
Viewing the 1611 King James Version of Prouerbs (Proverbs) Chapter 16, also known as: THE PROVERBES. , Proverbs, Prov, Pr, Prv,.
View smaller size scan of original Proverbs Chapter 16,
view text-only version of Proverbs Chapter 16, or
click to switch to the standard King James Version of Proverbs Chapter 16
Why does it have strange spelling?
CHAP. XVI.
1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answere of the tongue, is from the Lord.1
2All the wayes of a man are cleane in his owne eyes: but the Lord weigheth the spirits.2
3Commit thy workes vnto the Lord, and thy thoughts shalbe established.3
4The Lord hath made all things for himselfe: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.4
5Euery one that is proud in heart, is an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.5
6By mercy and trueth iniquitie is purged: and by the feare of the Lord, men depart from euill.
7When a mans wayes please the Lord, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.8
9A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.9
10A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement.10
11A iust weight and ballance are the Lords: all the weights of the bagge are his worke.11
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
15In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.15
16How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?16
17The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule.
18Pride goeth before destruction: and an hautie spirit before a fall.18
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee.20
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.22
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes.23
24Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.
25There is a way that seemeth right vnto a man; but the end thereof are the wayes of death.25
26Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him.26
27An vngodly man diggeth vp euill: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.27
28A froward man soweth strife; & a whisperer separateth chiefe friends.28
29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30He shutteth his eyes to deuise froward things: moouing his lips he bringeth euill to passe.
31The hoary head is a crowne of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnesse.
33The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Original 1611 KJV Sidenote References for Proverbs Chapter 16
1 Vers.9. and chap. 19.21. and 20.24. ier. 10.23. , Or. disposings.
2 Cha.21.2.
3 Psal. 37. 5. and 55. 23. mat. 6. 25. luke 12. 22. 1.pet.5.4. , Heb. rolle.
4 Iob 21.30.
5 Chap.6.7. and 8.13. , Heb. helde innocent.
8 Psal. 37. 16. chap. 15. 16.
9 Vers. 1.
10 Heb. diuination.
11 Leuit. 19. 36. chap. 11. 1. , Heb. all the stones.
15 Chap. 19. 12.
16 Cha.8.11.
18 Cha. 11. 2. and 18.12.
20 Or, he that vnderstandeth a matter. , Psal.2.12. and 34.9. and 125.1. isa. 30. 18. iere.17.7.
22 Chap. 13. 14.
23 Heb. maketh wise.
25 Chap.14. 12.
26 Heb. the soule of him that laboureth. , Heb. boweth vnto him.
27 Heb. a man of Belial.
28 Chap.6. 14,19. and 15. 18. and 26. 21. and 29. 22. , Heb. sendeth foorth.
* Some content courtesy of Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania
| < Prouerbs Chapter 15 |