16How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.-Proverbs 16:16I pray that we all grow in understanding the value of wisdom. I have seen so many g...  Read More

12It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,For a throne is established by righteousness.13Righteous lips are the delight of kings,And they love him who speaks what is right.14As messengers ...  Read More

11Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s;All the weights in the bag are His work.-Proverbs 16:11The reality stands that the vast majority of people would be willing to lie for it to benefit themselv...  Read More

10Divination is on the lips of the king;His mouth must not transgress in judgment.-Proverbs 16:10The position of a king is one that required a lot of wisdom. In fact, kingship was often seen as a posi...  Read More

9A man’s heart plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps.-Proverbs 16:9We are very accustomed to planning out our lives. In fact it is very encouraged. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years...  Read More

8Better is a little with righteousness,Than vast revenues without justice.-Proverbs 16:8I love when the proverbs helps me to reanalyze what actually has value. We may lack concerning this world's good...  Read More

7When a man’s ways please the Lord,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.-Proverbs 16:7There is a reality in the obedience that we walk in with the Lord that it is attractive to the nonbel...  Read More

6In mercy and truthAtonement is provided for iniquity;And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.-Proverbs 16:6Jesus being the way, the truth and the life, as well as being the expression of Go...  Read More

5Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.-Proverbs 16:5I once had someone ask me, "What is the big deal with pride and Christians? Isn't ...  Read More

4The Lord has made all for Himself,Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.-Proverbs 16:4The Lord has made all things to have a purpose that would reflect Him and His character. The stars, planets, a...  Read More

3Commit your works to the Lord,And your thoughts will be established.-Proverbs 16:3How much effort do we put in to things concerning ourselves? What works are we willing to do in order to have a bit o...  Read More

2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,But the Lord weighs the spirits.-Proverbs 16:2It is a common philosophical analysis that highlights each side believing they are right. Is this not the ...  Read More