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Chapter 16


Proverbs 16:1

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.

Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:4

The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Proverbs 16:5

Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:8

Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Proverbs 16:9

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:10

A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

Proverbs 16:11

A just weight and balance [are] the LORD's: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.

Proverbs 16:12

[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:19

Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Proverbs 16:26

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

Proverbs 16:27

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.

Proverbs 16:28

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.

Proverbs 16:30

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:32

[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.


Bible Verses About Love

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Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love ye therefore the stranger.


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The Imitation of Christ

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He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.


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The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.

The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.

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The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.

The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.

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