‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:1‭-‬33‬ ‭MSG‬‬
[1] Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word. [2] Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; God probes for what is good. [3] Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place. [4] God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment. [5] God can’t stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he’ll put those braggarts in their place. [6] Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-God deflects evil. [7] When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. [8] Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich. [9] We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. [10] A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit. [11] God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is his business. [12] Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation. [13] Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth. [14] An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you’re smart to stay clear of someone like that. [15] Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they’re like spring rain and sunshine. [16] Get wisdom—it’s worth more than money; choose insight over income every time. [17] The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life. [18] First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall. [19] It’s better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous. [20] It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God. [21] A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one’s reputation. [22] True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way. [23] They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases. [24] Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body. [25] There’s a way that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. [26] Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder. [27] Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn. [28] Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships. [29] Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they’d stab their own grandmothers in the back. [30] A shifty eye betrays an evil intention; a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead. [31] Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life. [32] Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power. [33] Make your motions and cast your votes, but God has the final say.

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