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Scripture Context
Proverbs 15:25 - Proverbs 16:2
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud; but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord; but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.