Proverbs 16:1,3,6,9,16,18-19,24-25,29,32
Proverbs 16:1 The Message (MSG)
Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word.
Proverbs 16:3 The Message (MSG)
Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.
Proverbs 16:6 The Message (MSG)
Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.
Proverbs 16:9 The Message (MSG)
We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.
Proverbs 16:16 The Message (MSG)
Get wisdom—it’s worth more than money; choose insight over income every time.
Proverbs 16:18-19 The Message (MSG)
First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall. It’s better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.
Proverbs 16:24-25 The Message (MSG)
Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body. There’s a way that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell.
Proverbs 16:29 The Message (MSG)
Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they’d stab their own grandmothers in the back.
Proverbs 16:32 The Message (MSG)
Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.
Proverbs 16:1 King James Version (KJV)
The preparations of the heart in man, And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:3 King James Version (KJV)
Commit thy works unto the LORD, And thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:6 King James Version (KJV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:9 King James Version (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:16 King James Version (KJV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:18-19 King James Version (KJV)
Pride goeth before destruction, And an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 King James Version (KJV)
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:29 King James Version (KJV)
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him into the way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 King James Version (KJV)
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
Proverbs 16:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:18-19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:1 New Century Version (NCV)
People may make plans in their minds, but only the LORD can make them come true.
Proverbs 16:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Depend on the LORD in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the LORD you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:9 New Century Version (NCV)
People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do.
Proverbs 16:16 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:18-19 New Century Version (NCV)
Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin. It is better to be humble and be with those who suffer than to share stolen property with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 New Century Version (NCV)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, making people happy and healthy. Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:29 New Century Version (NCV)
Cruel people trick their neighbors and lead them to do wrong.
Proverbs 16:32 New Century Version (NCV)
Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.
Proverbs 16:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
Proverbs 16:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 16:18-19 American Standard Version (ASV)
Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 American Standard Version (ASV)
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:1 New International Version (NIV)
To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:3 New International Version (NIV)
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:6 New International Version (NIV)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:9 New International Version (NIV)
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:16 New International Version (NIV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:18-19 New International Version (NIV)
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 New International Version (NIV)
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:29 New International Version (NIV)
A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 New International Version (NIV)
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Proverbs 16:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 New King James Version (NKJV)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Commit your works to the LORD [submit and trust them to Him], And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
Proverbs 16:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart, And by the fear of the LORD one avoids evil.
Proverbs 16:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24; Jer 10:23]
Proverbs 16:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. [Prov 8:10, 19]
Proverbs 16:18-19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant).
Proverbs 16:24-25 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body. There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A violent and exceedingly covetous man entices his neighbor [to sin], And leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:32 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier], And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.
Proverbs 16:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:18-19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 New Living Translation (NLT)
Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Proverbs 16:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
Proverbs 16:32 New Living Translation (NLT)
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps.
Proverbs 16:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Then every plan you make will succeed.
Proverbs 16:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.
Proverbs 16:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
Proverbs 16:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone wants gold, but wisdom’s worth is far greater. Silver is sought after, but a heart of understanding yields a greater return.
Proverbs 16:18-19 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Your boast becomes a prophecy of a future failure. The higher you lift yourself up in pride, the harder you’ll fall in disgrace. It’s better to be meek and lowly and live among the poor than to live high and mighty among the rich and famous.
Proverbs 16:24-25 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits. Before every person there is a path that seems like the right one to take, but it leads straight to hell!
Proverbs 16:29 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A vicious criminal can be persuasive, enticing others to join him as partners in crime, but he leads them all down a despicable path.
Proverbs 16:32 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city.
Proverbs 16:1 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:3 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:6 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 16:9 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:16 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:18-19 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:24-25 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
Proverbs 16:29 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
