Righteousness

Proverbs 16:13-14New Living Translation (NLT) 13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;     he loves those who speak honestly. 14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;     the wise will try to appease it. Dear Father, I need to always speak in...

Do What Is Right

Proverbs 16:10-12New Living Translation (NLT) 10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;     he must never judge unfairly. 11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;     he sets the standards for fairness. 12 A king detests wrongdoing,     for his rule is built on...

Please The Lord

Proverbs 16:7-9New Living Translation (NLT) 7 When people’s lives please the Lord,     even their enemies are at peace with them. 8 Better to have little, with godliness,     than to be rich and dishonest. 9 We can make our plans,     but the Lord determines our...

Fear The Lord

Proverbs 16:4-6New Living Translation (NLT) 4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,     even the wicked for a day of disaster. 5 The Lord detests the proud;     they will surely be punished. 6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.     By...

Commit Your Plans To The Lord

Proverbs 16:1-3New Living Translation (NLT) 16 We can make our own plans,     but the Lord gives the right answer. 2 People may be pure in their own eyes,     but the Lord examines their motives. 3 Commit your actions to the Lord,     and your plans will succeed. Dear...