Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16
Introduction
1 | From this chapter to the five and twentieth are sundry observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices. |
Verse 1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
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- preparations
- or, disposings.
- 9, 19:21, 20:24, 21:1, 2 Chronicles 18:31, Ezra 7:27, Nehemiah 1:11, Psalms 10:17, 119:36, Jeremiah 10:23, 32:39,40, Ezekiel 36:26,27, 2 Corinthians 8:16, Philippians 2:13, James 1:16-18
- and
- Exodus 4:11,12,15, Jeremiah 1:7-9, Matthew 10:19,20, Luke 12:11,12, 21:14,15
Verse 2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
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- the ways
- 25, 21:2, 30:12, 1 Samuel 15:13,14, Psalms 36:2, Jeremiah 2:22,23, Luke 18:9-11, Romans 7:7-9
- but
- 5:21, 24:12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 26:7, Jeremiah 17:10, Daniel 5:27, Luke 16:15, Revelation 2:18,23
Verse 3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
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- Commit
- Heb. Roll. thy works.
- Job 5:8, Psalms 37:4,5, 55:22, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:22, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7
- thy thoughts
- Job 22:28, Isaiah 7:5-7
Verse 4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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- Lord
- Isaiah 43:7,21, Romans 11:36, Revelation 4:11
- yea
- Job 21:30, Romans 9:22, 1 Peter 2:8, 2 Peter 2:3,9
Verse 5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
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- that
- 6:16,17, 8:13, Job 40:12, James 4:6
- though
- 11:21
- unpunished
- Heb. held innocent.
- Exodus 20:7, Isaiah 3:11, Romans 2:8,9
Verse 6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
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- mercy
- 20:28, Psalms 85:10, Daniel 4:27, Micah 7:18-20, Luke 11:41, John 15:2, Acts 15:9, 1 Peter 1:22
- by the
- 8:13, 14:16,27, Genesis 20:11, Nehemiah 5:9,15, Job 1:1-8, 28:28, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:21
Verse 7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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- please
- Psalms 69:31, Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:18, Colossians 1:10, 3:20, Hebrews 13:21, 1 John 3:22
- he
- Genesis 27:41, 32:6,7,28, 33:4, Jeremiah 15:11, Acts 9:1,2,19,20
Verse 8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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- is
- 15:16, Psalms 37:16, 1 Timothy 6:6-9
- great
- 21:6,7, Jeremiah 17:11, Micah 6:10
Verse 9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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- 1, 19:21, 20:24, 21:30, Psalms 37:23, Isaiah 46:10, Jeremiah 10:23
Verse 10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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- A divine sentence
- Heb. Divination
- 12,13, Genesis 44:5,15, Deuteronomy 17:18-20, 2 Samuel 23:3,4, Psalms 45:6,7, 72:1-4, Psalms 99:4, Isaiah 32:1,2, Jeremiah 23:5,6
- transgresseth
- Hosea 10:4, Amos 5:7, 6:12
Verse 11
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
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- just
- 11:1, 20:10,23, Leviticus 19:35,36, Deuteronomy 25:13-15, Ezekiel 45:10, Hosea 12:7, Amos 8:5, Micah 6:11
- weights
- Heb. stones.
Verse 12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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- an
- 28:9, Deuteronomy 25:16, Luke 12:48
- for
- 20:18, 25:5, 29:14, Psalms 99:4, Revelation 19:11
Verse 13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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- 14:35, 22:11, Psalms 101:5-7
Verse 14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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- wrath
- 19:12, 20:2, Daniel 3:13-25, Luke 12:4,5
- messengers
- 17:11, 2 Kings 6:31-33, Mark 6:27
- but
- Ecclesiastes 10:4, Acts 12:20, 2 Corinthians 5:20
Verse 15
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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- the light
- 19:12, Job 29:23,24, Psalms 4:6, 21:6, Acts 2:28
- his
- Job 29:23, Psalms 30:5, 72:6, Hosea 6:3, Zechariah 10:1
Verse 16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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- 3:15-18, 4:7, 8:10,11,19, Job 28:13-28, Psalms 119:127, Ecclesiastes 7:12, Matthew 16:26, Luke 12:21
Verse 17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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- highway
- 4:24-27, Isaiah 35:8, Acts 10:35, 24:16, Titus 2:10-14
- he
- 10:9, 19:16, Matthew 24:13, Hebrews 10:39, Jude 1:21,24, Revelation 3:10
Verse 18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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- 11:2, 17:19, 18:12, 29:23, Esther 3:5, 6:6, 7:10, Isaiah 2:11,12, Isaiah 37:10-13,38, Daniel 4:30-37, 5:22,24, Obadiah 1:3,4, Matthew 26:33-35,74, Romans 11:20, 1 Timothy 3:6
Verse 19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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- to be
- Psalms 34:18, 138:6, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3, Luke 1:51-53, 18:13,14
- than
- Exodus 15:9, Isaiah 9:3, 10:6,13-15, 53:12
Verse 20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
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- handleth
- or, understandeth.
- 8:35, 13:15, 17:2, 19:8, 24:3-5, Genesis 41:38-40, Daniel 1:19-21, Matthew 10:16
- whoso
- 22:19,20, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Psalms 2:12, 34:8, 125:1, 146:5, Isaiah 26:3,4, 30:18, Jeremiah 17:7,8, Daniel 3:28, 6:23, Ephesians 1:12,13
Verse 21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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- wise
- 23, 10:8, 23:15, 1 Kings 3:12, Romans 16:19, James 3:17
- the sweetness
- 24, 15:7, 27:9, Psalms 45:2, Ecclesiastes 12:10, Isaiah 50:4, Luke 4:22, John 7:46
Verse 22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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- a well-spring
- 10:11, 13:14, 14:27, 18:4, John 5:24, 6:63,68
- the instruction
- 15:2,28, Matthew 15:14, 23:16-26, Luke 6:39,40
Verse 23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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- heart
- 15:28, 22:17,18, Psalms 37:30,31, 45:1, Matthew 12:34,35, Colossians 3:16
- teacheth
- Heb. maketh wise.
Verse 24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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- Pleasant
- 12:18, 15:23,26, 23:16, 25:11,12, 27:9, Deuteronomy 32:2, Song of Solomon 4:11, John 20:19-21
- an
- 24:13,14, Psalms 19:10, 119:103, Jeremiah 15:16
- health
- 3:8, 4:22
Verse 25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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- 12:26, 14:12, Isaiah 28:15-19, John 7:47-49, 9:40, Acts 26:9, 2 Corinthians 13:5
Verse 26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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- He
- Heb. The soul of him. laboureth.
- 9:12, 14:23, Ecclesiastes 6:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12, 2 Thessalonians 3:8-12
- craveth it of him
- Heb. boweth unto him.
Verse 27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
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- An ungodly man
- Heb. a man of Belial.
- 1 Samuel 25:17, 2 Samuel 20:1
- diggeth
- 2:4, Psalms 17:14,15, Isaiah 5:18, Habakkuk 2:13
- in
- Psalms 52:2-4, 57:4, James 3:6
Verse 28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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- froward
- 6:14,19, 15:18, 18:8, 26:20-22, 29:22, 30:33, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, James 3:14-16
- soweth
- Heb. sendeth forth. a whisperer.
- 17:9, Genesis 3:1-13, 1 Samuel 24:9, Romans 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:20
Verse 29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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- 1:10-14, 2:12-15, 3:31, 1 Samuel 19:11,17, 22:7-9, 23:19-21, Nehemiah 6:13, 2 Peter 3:17
Verse 30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
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- shutteth
- 6:12-14, 10:10, Isaiah 6:10, Matthew 13:15, John 3:20
- moving
- 27, Micah 7:3, Matthew 14:7,8, 27:23-26
Verse 31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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- hoary
- 20:29, Leviticus 19:32, Job 32:6,7
- if
- Genesis 47:7-10, 1 Samuel 12:2-5, 1 Chronicles 29:10-25, Ecclesiastes 4:13, Luke 1:6, Luke 2:29-36,37,38, Philemon 1:9
Verse 32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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- that is
- 14:29, 15:18, 19:11, Psalms 103:8, Ephesians 5:1, James 1:19
- and he
- 19, 25:28, Romans 12:21, Revelation 3:21
Verse 33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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- Numbers 26:55-65, Joshua 7:14, 18:5,10, 1 Samuel 14:41,42, Nehemiah 11:1, Jonah 1:7, Acts 1:26
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