Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! One commentator renders the last line of the proverb as, "By loyalty and faithfulness one escapes evil." The proverb's advice can be understood this way: By God's mercy and truth and by our recognition and use of truth, iniquity will be purged because we fear God and submit to Him. Proverbs 16:1-33—Read the Bible online or download free. 2 m All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the L ord n weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16 King James Version (KJV). 16 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Bible – Proverbs 16 1 – The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:6. Proverbs 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! than great treasure and trouble with it. 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Proverbs 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Sometimes God steers us away from horrendous unseen obstacles while we mistakenly think that He is thwarting us or not answering our prayers. - Verse-by-Verse Commentary 2 All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD. Proverbs concerning Life and Conduct. Sometimes those steps move sideways, backwards, or perhaps over a circuitous detour. Proverbs 16:9. 2 – All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 17 c Better is a dinner of herbs where love is. 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:6. Verse 25 suggests, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16 King James Version 1 The ... man will pacify it. 16 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.. 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:1-33—Navigate by chapter and verse in the King James Version of the Bible. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. KJV Sign in for free. 3 – Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts […] 3 o Commit your work to the L ord, and your plans will be established. 16 The plans of the heart belong to man, but l the answer of the tongue is from the L ord. If a person is ever going to change, he must confront his fault, since there is no magic bullet! 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.