Proverbs 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 31

1 Of man are plans of the heart, and the answer of the tongue from Jehovah.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but Jehovah weighs the spirits.

3 Roll your works on Jehovah, and your thoughts will be established.

4 Jehovah has made all for His purpose, yea, even the wicked one for the day of evil things.

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Chapter Summary

A man's heart plans; Jehovah fixes his step.

Key Hebrew Words

בְּ֭לִיַּעַל worthlessness H1100 · TWOT 246g
קֶ֤סֶם divination H7081 · TWOT 2044a
רֵעֵ֑ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
יִמְעַל act unfaithfully H4603 · TWOT 1230
מַֽעַרְכֵי arrangement H4633 · TWOT 1694c

People & Context

The Casting of the Lot

A lot is cast into the bosom to settle a matter, demonstrating that all ordering of the outcome is determined by Jehovah.

Timeline

The Casting of the Lot

A lot is cast into the bosom to settle a matter, demonstrating that all ordering of the outcome is determined by Jehovah.

Proverbs 16:33

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