161 The plans of the heart belong to man , But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord .
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight , But the Lord weighs the motives .
3 Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established .
4 The Lord has made everything for its own purpose , Even the wicked for the day of evil .
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord ; Assuredly , he will not be unpunished .
6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil .
7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord , He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice e .
9 The mind of man plans his way , But the Lord directs his steps .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-9
Commentary on Proverbs 16:1
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The renewing grace of God alone prepares the heart for every good work. This teaches us that we are not sufficient of ourselves to think or speak any thing wise and good.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:2
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Ignorance, pride, and self-flattery render us partial judges respecting our own conduct.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:3
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Roll the burden of thy care upon God, and leave it with him, by faith and dependence on him.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:4
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God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:5
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Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:6
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By the mercy and truth of God in Christ Jesus, the sins of believers are taken away, and the power of sin is broken.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:7
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He that has all hearts in his hand, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:8
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A small estate, honestly come by, will turn to better account than a great estate ill-gotten.
Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10
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If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.