Proverbs 16:4, NIV. The LORD works out everything for his own ends-even the wicked for a day of disaster.
When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him (16:7).
Kings take pleasure in honest lips (vs 13, NIV)
Wisdom on: proud of heart, love and faithfulness, fear of the LORD, man’s way, little with righteousness vs much gain with injustice, man’s plans, honest scales and balances (vs 11), honest lips (vs 13), speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:4-13
[4]Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
[5]The Lord hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.
[6]Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the Lord and nothing evil will happen to you.
[7]When you please the Lord, you can make your enemies into friends.
[8]It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income gained dishonestly.
[9]You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
[10]The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.
[11]The Lord wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.
[12]Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
[13]A king wants to hear the truth and will favour those who speak it.