Welcome to the Daily Audio Proverb. Today is the 16th day of the month. We'll read the 16th chapter of the book of proverbs today from the New Life version. I'm Brian Harden from Daily Audio Bible. It's an honor to be with you today.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the thoughts of the heart.

Trust your work to the Lord and your plans will work out well.

The Lord has made all things for his own plans, even the sinful for the day of trouble.

Everyone who is proud and hard is a shame to the Lord. For sure, that one will be punished. Sin has been paid for

by loving kindness and truth. The fear of the Lord keeps one away from sin. When the ways of a

man are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even those who hate him to be at peace with him.

A little earned in the right way is better than much earned in a wrong way.

The mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord shows him what to do.

The lips of the king should decide as God would.

His mouth should not sin in deciding what is right or wrong.

What is fair in telling the weight of something belongs to the Lord.

He cares about all the weights of the bag.

It is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong,

for a throne is built on what is right.

Lips that speak what is right and good are the joy of kings,

and he who speaks the truth is loved.

The anger of a king carries death, but a wise man will quiet it.

Life is in the light of a king's face, and his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.

To get wisdom is much better than getting gold. To get understanding should be chosen

instead of silver. The road of the faithful turns away from sin. He who watches his way

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