American Standard Version

Proverbs 16:1-10 American Standard Version (ASV)

1. The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

2. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

3. Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

4. Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

6. By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

9. A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

10. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.