Lexham English Bible

Proverbs 16:4-14 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

4. All Yahweh has made is for his purpose, and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5. An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart; rest assured, he will not go unpunished.

6. By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh one turns from evil.

7. When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh, even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

8. Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.

9. The mind of a person will plan his ways, and Yahweh will direct his steps.

10. A decision is upon the lips of a king; in judgment his mouth will not sin.

11. A balance and scales of justice belong to Yahweh; all the weights of the bag are his work.

12. An abomination to kings is doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.

13. The delight of kings are the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love.

14. The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it.