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.

Chapter Summary

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

יְהוָה Jehovah H3068 · TWOT 484a

דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, path H1870 · TWOT 453a

גָּאוֹן pride, exaltation H1347 · TWOT 299e

מֶ֫לֶךְ king H4428 · TWOT 1199a

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a

צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b

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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