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Provérbios 16 — Bíblia The Message, 2002 | Gospelmais
33 versículos · The Message, 2002
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1Mortals make elaborate plans,but God has the last word.
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1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
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2Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good;God probes for what is good.
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2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
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3Put God in charge of your work,then what you've planned will take place.
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3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
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4God made everything with a place and purpose;even the wicked are included—but for judgment.
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4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
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5God can't stomach arrogance or pretense;believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.
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5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
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6Guilt is banished through love and truth;Fear-of-God deflects evil.
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6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.
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7When God approves of your life,even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.
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7When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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8Far better to be right and poorthan to be wrong and rich.
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8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
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9We plan the way we want to live,but only God makes us able to live it.
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9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
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10A good leader motivates,doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.
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10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
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11God cares about honesty in the workplace;your business is his business.
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11A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
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12Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds;sound leadership has a moral foundation.
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12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
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13Good leaders cultivate honest speech;they love advisors who tell them the truth.
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13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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14An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives;you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.
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14A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
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15Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives;they're like spring rain and sunshine.
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15In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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16Get wisdom—it's worth more than money;choose insight over income every time.
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16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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17The road of right living bypasses evil;watch your step and save your life.
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17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
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18First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.
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18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
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19It's better to live humbly among the poorthan to live it up among the rich and famous.
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19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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20It pays to take life seriously;things work out when you trust in God.
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20Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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21A wise person gets known for insight;gracious words add to one's reputation.
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21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
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22True intelligence is a spring of fresh water,while fools sweat it out the hard way.
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22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
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23They make a lot of sense, these wise folks;whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
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23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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24Gracious speech is like clover honey—good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
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24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
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25There's a way that looks harmless enough;look again—it leads straight to hell.
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25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
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26Appetite is an incentive to work;hunger makes you work all the harder.
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26A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
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27Mean people spread mean gossip;their words smart and burn.
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27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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28Troublemakers start fights;gossips break up friendships.
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28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
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29Calloused climbers betray their very own friends;they'd stab their own grandmothers in the back.
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29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
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30A shifty eye betrays an evil intention;a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead.
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30Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass.
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31Gray hair is a mark of distinction,the award for a God-loyal life.
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31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
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32Moderation is better than muscle,self-control better than political power.
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32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
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33Make your motions and cast your votes,but God has the final say.
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33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.