Proverbs 16:33 - Prayer Tents



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Proverbs 16
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16We may make our plans, but God has the last word.H4633H3820H120H4617H3956H3068
2You may think everything you do is right, but the LORD judges your motives.H1870H376H2134H5869H3068H8505H7307
3Ask the LORD to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.H1556H4639H3068H4284H3559
4Everything the LORD has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.H3068H6466H4617H7563H3117H7451
5The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.H1362H3820H8441H3068H3027H3027H5352
6Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the LORD and nothing evil will happen to you.H2617H571H5771H3722H3374H3068H5493H7451
7When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends.H376H1870H7521H3068H341H7999
8It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income, dishonestly gained.H2896H4592H6666H7230H8393H4941
9You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.H120H3820H2803H1870H3068H3559H6806
10The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.H7081H8193H4428H6310H4603H4941
11The LORD wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.H4941H6425H3976H3068H68H3599H4639
12Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.H8441H4428H6213H7562H3678H3559H6666
13A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it.H6664H8193H7522H4428H157H1696H3477
14A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.H2534H4428H4397H4194H2450H376H3722
15The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime - life is there.H216H4428H6440H2416H7522H5645H4456
16It is better - much better - to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.H2896H7069H2451H2742H7069H998H977H3701
17Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going - it may save your life.H4546H3477H5493H7451H5341H1870H8104H5315
18Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.H1347H6440H7667H1363H7307H6440H3783
19It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.H2896H8217H7307H6035H6041H2505H7998H1343
20Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the LORD and you will be happy.H1697H7919H4672H2896H982H3068H835
21A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.H2450H3820H7121H995H4986H8193H3254H3948
22Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.H7922H4726H2416H1167H4148H191H200
23Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.H3820H2450H7919H6310H3254H3948H8193
24Kind words are like honey - sweet to the taste and good for your health.H5278H561H6688H1706H4966H5315H4832H6106
25What you think is the right road may lead to death.H3426H1870H3477H6440H376H319H1870H4194
26A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to satisfy his hunger.H5315H6001H5998H6310H404
27Evil people look for ways to harm others; even their words burn with evil.H1100H376H3738H7451H8193H6867H784
28Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.H8419H376H7971H4066H5372H6504H441
29Violent people deceive their friends and lead them to disaster.H2555H376H6601H7453H3212H1870H2896
30Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.H6095H5869H2803H8419H7169H8193H3615H7451H3615
31Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.H7872H5850H8597H4672H1870H6666
32It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.H750H639H2896H1368H4910H7307H3920H5892
33People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.H1486H2904H2436H4941H3068


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