Proverbs 16:3: Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:7: When the Lord is pleased with a man's ways, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:9: In his mind a man plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:11: Balance and scales belong to the Lord; all the weights used with them are his concern.
Proverbs 16:20: He who plans a thing will be successful, happy is he who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 16:23: The wise of the wise man makes him eloquent, and augments the persuasiveness of his lips.
Proverbs 16:24: Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and healthful to the body.
Proverbs 16:31: Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is gained by virtuous living.
Grandma and Mom both had books of maxims that spoke to them and were the words they used to teach us, and to live their lives. My sisters and I have carried on the habit of gathering maxims and the verses above are well worth adding to the collection.
There is so much wealth and wisdom within these verses that they speak for themselves. (Plus I am behind and need to write about two more chapters!)
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