Proverbs 16 cross-references

Proverbs 16:1

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

Points to (21)

• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 50 votes
• Proverbs 16:9 — A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 45 votes
• Luke 21:14–15 — Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 28 votes
• Philippians 2:13 — For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 23 votes
• Proverbs 20:24 — Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 21 votes
• Matthew 10:19–20 — But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that… 17 votes

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• Proverbs 16:9 — A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 106 votes
• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 80 votes
• Jeremiah 10:23 — O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. 44 votes
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 27 votes

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Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Points to (17)

• Proverbs 21:2 — Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 49 votes
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have… 35 votes
• Luke 16:15 — And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that… 33 votes
• Proverbs 30:12 — There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 26 votes
• Jeremiah 17:10 — I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to… 22 votes
• Proverbs 24:12 — If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth… 16 votes

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• Proverbs 21:2 — Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 68 votes
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have… 57 votes
• Proverbs 30:12 — There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 10 votes
• Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 9 votes

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Points to (10)

• Psalms 37:4–5 — Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 266 votes
• Proverbs 3:6 — In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 217 votes
• Psalms 55:22 — Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 171 votes
• Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 151 votes
• 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 136 votes
• Job 22:28 — Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy… 116 votes

Pointed to from (5)

• Proverbs 3:6 — In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 231 votes
• Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 130 votes
• Psalms 37:5 — Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 124 votes
• Psalms 90:17 — And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the… 43 votes

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Proverbs 16:4

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Points to (9)

• 2 Peter 2:9 — The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of… 16 votes
• Romans 9:22 — What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the… 16 votes
• Isaiah 43:21 — This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. 16 votes
• Isaiah 43:7 — Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have… 12 votes
• 1 Peter 2:8 — And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient:… 11 votes
• Revelation 4:11 — Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy… 8 votes

Pointed to from (19)

• Genesis 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 65 votes
• Revelation 4:11 — Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy… 40 votes
• Colossians 1:16 — For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether… 33 votes
• Romans 9:22 — What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the… 21 votes

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Proverbs 16:5

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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• Proverbs 6:16–17 — These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 votes
• Proverbs 11:21 — Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be… 12 votes
• Proverbs 8:13 — The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I… 12 votes
• Romans 2:8–9 — But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and… 9 votes
• James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 8 votes
• Job 40:12 — Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. 7 votes

Pointed to from (12)

• Luke 16:15 — And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that… 25 votes
• Proverbs 11:21 — Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be… 10 votes
• Romans 2:3 — And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt… 7 votes
• Proverbs 17:5 — Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 6 votes

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Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Points to (18)

• Proverbs 14:16 — A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 16 votes
• 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 12 votes
• Job 28:28 — And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 12 votes
• Daniel 4:27 — Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine… 10 votes
• Luke 11:41 — But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. 7 votes
• Proverbs 14:27 — The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 7 votes

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• Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 26 votes
• Proverbs 8:13 — The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I… 20 votes
• Job 1:1 — There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that… 12 votes
• 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 10 votes

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Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Points to (15)

• Romans 8:31 — What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 48 votes
• 1 John 3:22 — And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are… 36 votes
• 2 Chronicles 17:10 — And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they… 29 votes
• Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 27 votes
• Jeremiah 15:11 — The LORD said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well… 24 votes
• Hebrews 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight,… 21 votes

Pointed to from (38)

• Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 28 votes
• 1 Peter 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 27 votes
• Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 14 votes
• Daniel 1:9 — Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 14 votes

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Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Points to (6)

• Proverbs 15:16 — Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 votes
• Psalms 37:16 — A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 16 votes
• 1 Timothy 6:6–9 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 12 votes
• Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 11 votes
• Proverbs 21:6–7 — The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 9 votes
• Micah 6:10 — Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is… 7 votes

Pointed to from (8)

• 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 27 votes
• Proverbs 15:16 — Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 votes
• Psalms 37:16 — A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 16 votes
• Ecclesiastes 4:6 — Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. 15 votes

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Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Points to (7)

• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 150 votes
• Psalms 37:23 — The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 121 votes
• Proverbs 16:1 — The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 106 votes
• Proverbs 20:24 — Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 100 votes
• Jeremiah 10:23 — O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. 94 votes
• Proverbs 21:30 — There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 59 votes

Pointed to from (15)

• Psalms 127:1 — [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except… 131 votes
• Proverbs 3:6 — In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 125 votes
• Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 121 votes
• Psalms 37:23 — The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 82 votes

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Proverbs 16:10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

Points to (14)

• Isaiah 32:1–2 — Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment. 4 votes
• Genesis 44:15 — And Joseph said unto them, What deed is this that ye have done? wot ye not that such a man as I can certainly… 3 votes
• Genesis 44:5 — Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing. 3 votes
• Amos 5:7 — Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth, 2 votes
• Hosea 10:4 — They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the… 2 votes
• Jeremiah 23:5–6 — Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall… 2 votes

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• James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this… 5 votes
• Ezekiel 21:21 — For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination: he… 2 votes
• Proverbs 17:7 — Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. 2 votes

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Proverbs 16:11

A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Points to (9)

• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 9 votes
• Proverbs 20:10 — Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. 5 votes
• Proverbs 20:23 — Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. 4 votes
• Hosea 12:7 — He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress. 3 votes
• Ezekiel 45:10 — Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. 3 votes
• Deuteronomy 25:13–15 — Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. 3 votes

Pointed to from (11)

• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 18 votes
• Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 8 votes
• Amos 8:5 — Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat,… 4 votes
• Job 31:6 — Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity. 4 votes

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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Points to (8)

• Proverbs 25:5 — Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 10 votes
• Proverbs 29:14 — The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 5 votes
• Luke 12:48 — But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto… 4 votes
• Proverbs 28:9 — He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 4 votes
• Revelation 19:11 — And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and… 3 votes
• Proverbs 20:18 — Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 3 votes

Pointed to from (12)

• Psalms 89:14 — Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. 18 votes
• Psalms 101:8 — I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the… 10 votes
• Proverbs 25:5 — Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 7 votes
• Psalms 97:2 — Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. 7 votes

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Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Points to (3)

• Proverbs 14:35 — The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. 5 votes
• Proverbs 22:11 — He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 4 votes
• Psalms 101:5–7 — Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will… 4 votes

Pointed to from (4)

• Proverbs 15:23 — A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 10 votes
• Proverbs 22:11 — He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 9 votes
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19 — For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ… 2 votes
• Proverbs 10:20 — The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 2 votes

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Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Points to (10)

• Proverbs 20:2 — The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 7 votes
• Proverbs 19:12 — The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 4 votes
• Ecclesiastes 10:4 — If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 3 votes
• 2 Corinthians 5:20 — Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead,… 2 votes
• Acts 12:20 — And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and,… 2 votes
• Luke 12:4–5 — And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that… 2 votes

Pointed to from (16)

• Genesis 40:2 — And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of… 6 votes
• Romans 13:4 — For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth… 5 votes
• Proverbs 19:12 — The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 5 votes
• Proverbs 20:2 — The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 4 votes

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Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Points to (9)

• Psalms 72:6 — He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 6 votes
• Job 29:23–24 — And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. 5 votes
• Acts 2:28 — Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 4 votes
• Hosea 6:3 — Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he… 4 votes
• Proverbs 19:12 — The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 3 votes
• Psalms 30:5 — For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in… 3 votes

Pointed to from (6)

• Zechariah 10:1 — Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them… 5 votes
• Joel 2:23 — Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain… 5 votes
• Psalms 89:15 — Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. 4 votes
• Psalms 72:6 — He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 2 votes

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Proverbs 16:16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Points to (9)

• Matthew 16:26 — For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give… 12 votes
• Proverbs 8:10–11 — Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 12 votes
• Proverbs 8:19 — My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 11 votes
• Luke 12:21 — So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 8 votes
• Ecclesiastes 7:12 — For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life… 7 votes
• Proverbs 4:7 — Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 7 votes

Pointed to from (26)

• Matthew 6:19 — Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break… 36 votes
• Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the… 31 votes
• Matthew 13:44 — Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he… 24 votes
• Psalms 90:12 — So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 22 votes

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Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Points to (12)

• Isaiah 35:8 — And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not… 11 votes
• Proverbs 19:16 — He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 5 votes
• Proverbs 10:9 — He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 5 votes
• Revelation 3:10 — Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which… 3 votes
• Jude 1:21 — Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 3 votes
• Titus 2:10–14 — Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all… 3 votes

Pointed to from (16)

• Proverbs 4:27 — Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. 12 votes
• Job 28:28 — And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 10 votes
• Proverbs 22:5 — Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 7 votes
• Proverbs 14:16 — A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 6 votes

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Proverbs 16:18

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Points to (16)

• Proverbs 11:2 — When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 44 votes
• Isaiah 2:11–12 — The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone… 30 votes
• Proverbs 18:12 — Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 24 votes
• Obadiah 1:3–4 — The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation… 20 votes
• Proverbs 29:23 — A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 16 votes
• 1 Timothy 3:6 — Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 8 votes

Pointed to from (54)

• Proverbs 29:23 — A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 94 votes
• 1 Corinthians 10:12 — Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 36 votes
• Proverbs 11:2 — When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 19 votes
• Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 17 votes

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Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Points to (12)

• Matthew 5:3 — Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 10 votes
• Isaiah 57:15 — For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and… 6 votes
• Psalms 138:6 — Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. 6 votes
• Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 4 votes
• Exodus 15:9 — The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon… 4 votes
• Luke 18:13–14 — And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his… 3 votes

Pointed to from (7)

• Matthew 5:3 — Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 113 votes
• Ephesians 4:2 — With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 12 votes
• Proverbs 16:32 — He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 8 votes
• Proverbs 25:6 — Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great 7 votes

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Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

Points to (20)

• Jeremiah 17:7–8 — Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 10 votes
• Isaiah 30:18 — And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he… 8 votes
• Isaiah 26:3–4 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed because he trusteth in thee. 8 votes
• Psalms 2:12 — Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed… 8 votes
• Psalms 34:8 — O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 7 votes
• Daniel 6:23 — Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So… 4 votes

Pointed to from (7)

• Jeremiah 17:7 — Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 44 votes
• Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 33 votes
• Isaiah 30:18 — And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he… 31 votes
• Proverbs 19:8 — He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 14 votes

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Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Points to (13)

• Proverbs 16:23–24 — The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 11 votes
• Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 6 votes
• Proverbs 15:7 — The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 6 votes
• Proverbs 27:9 — Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 5 votes
• James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 4 votes
• John 7:46 — The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. 3 votes

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• Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 22 votes
• Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 15 votes
• Proverbs 27:9 — Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 7 votes
• Matthew 12:35 — A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil… 6 votes

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Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

Points to (12)

• Proverbs 13:14 — The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 6 votes
• John 6:63 — It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are… 5 votes
• John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 5 votes
• Matthew 15:14 — Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the… 5 votes
• Proverbs 18:4 — The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. 4 votes
• Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 4 votes

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• Proverbs 11:14 — Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 7 votes
• Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 votes
• Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 5 votes
• Job 30:8 — They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth. 4 votes

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Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Points to (6)

• Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 9 votes
• Matthew 12:34–35 — O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the… 4 votes
• Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 2 votes
• Proverbs 22:17–18 — Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 2 votes
• Psalms 45:1 — [To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is… 1 votes
• Psalms 37:30–31 — The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 1 votes

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• Psalms 45:1 — [To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is… 12 votes
• Proverbs 16:21 — The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 11 votes
• Proverbs 27:9 — Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 9 votes
• Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 7 votes

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Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Points to (15)

• Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 28 votes
• Proverbs 24:13–14 — My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: 22 votes
• Proverbs 25:11–12 — A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 18 votes
• Proverbs 4:22 — For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 18 votes
• Proverbs 23:16 — Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. 15 votes
• Proverbs 3:8 — It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 14 votes

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• Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 35 votes
• Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 21 votes
• Proverbs 15:4 — A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 20 votes
• Proverbs 31:26 — She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 19 votes

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Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Points to (8)

• Proverbs 14:12 — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 16 votes
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 — Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that… 10 votes
• Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 10 votes
• Proverbs 12:26 — The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 8 votes
• John 7:47–49 — Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? 5 votes
• Isaiah 28:15–19 — Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the… 5 votes

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• Matthew 7:13 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and… 128 votes
• Proverbs 14:12 — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 65 votes
• Proverbs 21:2 — Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 46 votes
• Luke 11:35 — Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. 13 votes

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Proverbs 16:26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

Points to (5)

• Ecclesiastes 6:7 — All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. 5 votes
• Proverbs 14:23 — In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 4 votes
• 2 Thessalonians 3:8–12 — Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we… 3 votes
• Proverbs 9:12 — If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 3 votes
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 2 votes

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• Ecclesiastes 6:7 — All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. 10 votes
• Proverbs 9:12 — If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 3 votes
• Ecclesiastes 2:22 — For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? 2 votes

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Proverbs 16:27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

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• James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 5 votes
• Proverbs 6:14 — Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 4 votes
• Isaiah 5:18 — Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: 3 votes
• Proverbs 6:12 — A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 3 votes
• Psalms 57:4 — My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are… 3 votes
• Psalms 52:2–4 — Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. 3 votes

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• James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 31 votes
• Proverbs 6:12 — A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 6 votes
• Psalms 119:85 — The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 6 votes
• Proverbs 10:12 — Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 5 votes

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Proverbs 16:28

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Points to (14)

• Proverbs 17:9 — He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 8 votes
• James 3:14–16 — But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 5 votes
• Romans 1:29 — Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy,… 5 votes
• Proverbs 18:8 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 5 votes
• Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 5 votes
• Proverbs 6:14 — Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 4 votes

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• Proverbs 17:9 — He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 14 votes
• Proverbs 26:20 — Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 9 votes
• Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 9 votes
• Proverbs 18:8 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 7 votes

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Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

Points to (10)

• Proverbs 2:12–15 — To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 6 votes
• 2 Peter 3:17 — Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error… 5 votes
• Proverbs 12:26 — The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 5 votes
• Proverbs 3:31 — Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 4 votes
• Proverbs 1:10–14 — My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 4 votes
• Nehemiah 6:13 — Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an… 3 votes

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• Proverbs 1:10 — My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 13 votes
• Isaiah 65:2 — I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good,… 4 votes
• Proverbs 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his… 3 votes
• Proverbs 3:29 — Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 3 votes

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Proverbs 16:30

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

Points to (9)

• Matthew 13:15 — For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed;… 3 votes
• Proverbs 6:12–14 — A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 3 votes
• John 3:20 — For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be… 2 votes
• Matthew 27:23–26 — And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 2 votes
• Matthew 14:7–8 — Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. 2 votes
• Micah 7:3 — That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and… 2 votes

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Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Points to (12)

• Proverbs 20:29 — The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. 17 votes
• Leviticus 19:32 — Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. 11 votes
• Proverbs 3:1–2 — My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 8 votes
• Proverbs 17:6 — Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 7 votes
• 1 Samuel 12:2–5 — And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you:… 7 votes
• Philemon 1:9 — Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of… 6 votes

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• Proverbs 20:29 — The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. 10 votes
• Leviticus 19:32 — Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. 10 votes
• Proverbs 17:6 — Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 8 votes
• Titus 2:2 — That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 7 votes

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Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Points to (10)

• James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 35 votes
• Proverbs 25:28 — He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. 29 votes
• Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 29 votes
• Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 25 votes
• Proverbs 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 24 votes
• Romans 12:21 — Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 23 votes

Pointed to from (16)

• James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 67 votes
• Romans 12:21 — Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 49 votes
• Proverbs 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 30 votes
• Proverbs 25:28 — He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. 25 votes

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Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Points to (10)

• Proverbs 18:18 — The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 16 votes
• Acts 1:26 — And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 8 votes
• Jonah 1:7 — And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil… 8 votes
• Proverbs 29:26 — Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. 7 votes
• 1 Samuel 14:41–42 — Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but… 7 votes
• Nehemiah 11:1 — And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten… 5 votes

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• Jonah 1:7 — And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil… 10 votes
• Proverbs 18:18 — The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 7 votes
• Ezekiel 21:21 — For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination: he… 4 votes
• 1 Chronicles 25:8 — And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. 4 votes

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