Proverbs 16:1
American King James The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
American Standard Version The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
King James The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
World English Bible The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:2
American King James All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.
American Standard Version All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
King James All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
World English Bible All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:3
American King James Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.
American Standard Version Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
King James Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
World English Bible Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:4
American King James The LORD has made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
King James The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
World English Bible Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:5
American King James Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
American Standard Version Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: `Though' hand `join' in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
King James Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:6
American King James By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
American Standard Version By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
King James By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
World English Bible By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:7
American King James When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
American Standard Version When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
King James When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
World English Bible When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8
American King James Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
American Standard Version Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
King James Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
World English Bible Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:9
American King James A man's heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
American Standard Version A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
King James A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
World English Bible A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:10
American King James A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresses not in judgment.
American Standard Version A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
King James A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
World English Bible Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:11
American King James A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
American Standard Version A just balance and scales are Jehovah's; All the weights of the bag are his work.
King James A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
World English Bible Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:12
American King James It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
King James It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13
American King James Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks right.
American Standard Version Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
King James Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
World English Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:14
American King James The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
American Standard Version The wrath of a king is `as' messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
King James The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
World English Bible The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:15
American King James In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
American Standard Version In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
King James In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
World English Bible In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:16
American King James How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
American Standard Version How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
King James How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
World English Bible How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:17
American King James The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
American Standard Version The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
King James The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
World English Bible The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:18
American King James Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
American Standard Version Pride `goeth' before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
King James Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
World English Bible Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:19
American King James Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
American Standard Version Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
King James Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
World English Bible It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20
American King James He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
American Standard Version He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
King James He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
World English Bible He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Proverbs 16:21
American King James The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
American Standard Version The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
King James The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:22
American King James Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
American Standard Version Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is `their' folly.
King James Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
World English Bible Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Proverbs 16:23
American King James The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
American Standard Version The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
King James The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
World English Bible The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:24
American King James Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
American Standard Version Pleasant words are `as' a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
King James Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
World English Bible Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:25
American King James There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
American Standard Version There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
King James There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
World English Bible There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:26
American King James He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him.
American Standard Version The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him `thereto'.
King James He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
World English Bible The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
Proverbs 16:27
American King James An ungodly man digs up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
American Standard Version A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
King James An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
World English Bible A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:28
American King James A fraudulent man sows strife: and a whisperer separates chief friends.
American Standard Version A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
King James A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
World English Bible A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:29
American King James A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good.
American Standard Version A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
King James A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
World English Bible A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
Proverbs 16:30
American King James He shuts his eyes to devise fraudulent things: moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
American Standard Version He that shutteth his eyes, `it is' to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
King James He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
World English Bible One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
Proverbs 16:31
American King James The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
American Standard Version The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
King James The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
World English Bible Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:32
American King James He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
American Standard Version He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
King James He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
World English Bible One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:33
American King James The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
American Standard Version The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
King James The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
World English Bible The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.