Old Testament

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. < Proverbs 16:14 | > Proverbs 16:16 Reflection Proverbs 16:15 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! < Proverbs 16:15 | > Proverbs 16:17 Reflection Proverbs 16:16 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. < Proverbs 16:16 | > Proverbs 16:18 Reflection Proverbs 16:17 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. < Proverbs 16:17 | > Proverbs 16:19 Reflection Proverbs 16:18 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. < Proverbs 16:18 | > Proverbs 16:20 Reflection Proverbs 16:19 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse […]

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. < Proverbs 16:1 | > Proverbs 16:3 Reflection Proverbs 16:2 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. < Proverbs 16:19 | > Proverbs 16:21 Reflection Proverbs 16:20 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. < Proverbs 16:20 | > Proverbs 16:22 Reflection Proverbs 16:21 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. < Proverbs 16:21 | > Proverbs 16:23 Reflection Proverbs 16:22 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. < Proverbs 16:22 | > Proverbs 16:24 Reflection Proverbs 16:23 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words […]

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. < Proverbs 16:23 | > Proverbs 16:25 Reflection Proverbs 16:24 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. < Proverbs 16:24 | > Proverbs 16:26 Reflection Proverbs 16:25 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may […]

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. < Proverbs 16:25 | > Proverbs 16:27 Reflection Proverbs 16:26 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are […]

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. < Proverbs 16:26 | > Proverbs 16:28 Reflection Proverbs 16:27 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. < Proverbs 16:27 | > Proverbs 16:29 Reflection Proverbs 16:28 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. < Proverbs 16:28 | > Proverbs 16:30 Reflection Proverbs 16:29 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. < Proverbs 16:2 | > Proverbs 16:4 Reflection Proverbs 16:3 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. < Proverbs 16:29 | > Proverbs 16:31 Reflection Proverbs 16:30 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. < Proverbs 16:30 | > Proverbs 16:32 Reflection Proverbs 16:31 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, […]

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. < Proverbs 16:31 | > Proverbs 16:33 Reflection Proverbs 16:32 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the […]

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. < Proverbs 16:32 | > Proverbs 17:1 Reflection Proverbs 16:33 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. < Proverbs 16:3 | > Proverbs 16:5 Reflection Proverbs 16:4 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, […]

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. < Proverbs 16:4 | > Proverbs 16:6 Reflection Proverbs 16:5 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the […]

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. < Proverbs 16:5 | > Proverbs 16:7 Reflection Proverbs 16:6 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. < Proverbs 16:6 | > Proverbs 16:8 Reflection Proverbs 16:7 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be […]

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. < Proverbs 16:7 | > Proverbs 16:9 Reflection Proverbs 16:8 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not accidental. […]

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. < Proverbs 16:8 | > Proverbs 16:10 Reflection Proverbs 16:9 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its words are not […]

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. < Proverbs 16:33 | > Proverbs 17:2 Reflection Proverbs 17:1 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but […]

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. < Proverbs 17:9 | > Proverbs 17:11 Reflection Proverbs 17:10 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. < Proverbs 17:10 | > Proverbs 17:12 Reflection Proverbs 17:11 sits within Proverbs, the book of wisdom, where Scripture often draws attention to discernment, speech, character, work, and the fear of the LORD. This verse may be brief, but its […]