27An ungodly man digs up evil,And it is on his lips like a burning fire.28A perverse man sows strife,And a whisperer separates the best of friends.29A violent man entices his neighbor,And leads him in...  Read More

26The person who labors, labors for himself,For his hungry mouth drives him on.-Proverbs 16:26Labor is a necessary part of life. As it is stated in 2 Thessalonians, if a man doesn't work, he doesn't e...  Read More

25There is a way that seems right to a man,But its end is the way of death.-Proverbs 16:25We live in a world that overemphasizes trusting in our own heart and doing what we think is right. However, th...  Read More

24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.-Proverbs 16:24Never underestimate the power of a kind word to someone. There was a period of time where I challenge...  Read More

23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,And adds learning to his lips.-Proverbs 16:23We see a similarity here with James who says that whoever bridles his tongue is a perfect man. Wisdom does not ju...  Read More

22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.But the correction of fools is folly.-Proverbs 16:22When you have understanding, it is a recurring investment. It can apply to a slew of circu...  Read More

21The wise in heart will be called prudent,And sweetness of the lips increases learning.-Proverbs 16:21Caution will come about with being wise. Yet there is a balance in this. The wise do not get stuc...  Read More

20He who heeds the word wisely will find good,And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.-Proverbs 16:20James makes it abundantly clear that we are not just to be hearers of the word, but doers. Many...  Read More

18Pride goes before destruction,And a haughty spirit before a fall.19Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,Than to divide the spoil with the proud.-Proverbs 16:18-19Understanding that God res...  Read More

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;He who keeps his way preserves his soul.-Proverbs 16:17The road that is taken by the righteous is one that abandons wickedness. There have been many...  Read More

16How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.-Proverbs 16:16I pray that we all grow in understanding the value of wisdom. I have seen so many g...  Read More

12It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For a throne is established by righteousness.13Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And they love him who speaks what is right.14As messengers ...  Read More

11Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s;All the weights in the bag are His work.-Proverbs 16:11The reality stands that the vast majority of people would be willing to lie for it to benefit themselv...  Read More

10Divination is on the lips of the king;His mouth must not transgress in judgment.-Proverbs 16:10The position of a king is one that required a lot of wisdom. In fact, kingship was often seen as a posi...  Read More

9A man’s heart plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps.-Proverbs 16:9We are very accustomed to planning out our lives. In fact it is very encouraged. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years...  Read More

8Better is a little with righteousness,Than vast revenues without justice.-Proverbs 16:8I love when the proverbs helps me to reanalyze what actually has value. We may lack concerning this world's good...  Read More

7When a man’s ways please the Lord,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.-Proverbs 16:7There is a reality in the obedience that we walk in with the Lord that it is attractive to the nonbel...  Read More

6In mercy and truthAtonement is provided for iniquity;And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.-Proverbs 16:6Jesus being the way, the truth and the life, as well as being the expression of Go...  Read More

5Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.-Proverbs 16:5I once had someone ask me, "What is the big deal with pride and Christians? Isn't ...  Read More

4The Lord has made all for Himself,Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.-Proverbs 16:4The Lord has made all things to have a purpose that would reflect Him and His character. The stars, planets, a...  Read More

3Commit your works to the Lord,And your thoughts will be established.-Proverbs 16:3How much effort do we put in to things concerning ourselves? What works are we willing to do in order to have a bit o...  Read More

2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,But the Lord weighs the spirits.-Proverbs 16:2It is a common philosophical analysis that highlights each side believing they are right. Is this not the ...  Read More

The preparations of the heart belong to man,But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.-Proverbs 16:1We have all had those times where we do all that we can do to make our plans happen. Sure we can...  Read More

31The ear that hears the rebukes of lifeWill abide among the wise.32He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.33The fear of the Lord is the instructi...  Read More