16:1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the
but the
and your plans will be established.
even the wicked for the day of disaster.
rest assured that they will not go unpunished.
through fearing the
he even reconciles his enemies to himself.
than to have abundant income without justice.
but the
his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.
because a throne is established in righteousness.
and they love the one who speaks uprightly.
but a wise person appeases it.
and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
than to share the spoils with the proud.
and blessed is the one who trusts in the
and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
but its end is the way that leads to death.
for his hunger urges him to work.
and his slander is like a scorching fire.
and a gossip separates the closest friends.
and leads him down a path that is terrible.
and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
it is attained in the path of righteousness.
and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
but their every decision is from the
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