Verse 29
Proverbs 16:29
Free Bible Version
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Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אִ֣ישׁ חָ֭מָס יְפַתֶּ֣ה רֵעֵ֑/הוּ וְ֝/הוֹלִיכ֗/וֹ בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ לֹא טֽוֹב
English Translation
A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a path that is not good.
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Chapter 16 Context
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Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
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People think that whatever they do is fine, but the Lord looks at their intentions.
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3
Trust whatever you do to the Lord, and your plans will be successful.
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4
The Lord has a purpose in everything he does, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
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5
The Lord hates the arrogant. You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished.
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6
Sin is forgiven through trustworthy love and faithfulness; by honoring the Lord people are saved fro...
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7
When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.
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8
You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
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9
The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.
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10
Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag...
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11
It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
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12
People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
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13
An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.
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14
If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.
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15
Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
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16
The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.
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17
Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.
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18
If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.
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19
If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.
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20
If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their...
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21
A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.
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22
Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.
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23
There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.
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24
A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.
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25
Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.
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26
Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.
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27
People who give you a sly wink are plotting bad things; they purse their lips and make evil happen.
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28
Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.
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29
Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
30
The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.
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