Katholische Bibel
 

Proverbs, 16

5. Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Proverbs, 16:

Proverbs 16 is a chapter that addresses various topics, such as wisdom, God's sovereignty, pride, honesty, among others. To provide five verses related to these themes, we can select the following:

Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to tell our days in such a way that we reach wise hearts." This verse addresses the importance of wisdom and understanding the value of time.

Jeremiah 10:23: "I know, O Lord, that man is not Lord of his way, nor of the man who walks him to direct him." This verse talks about the sovereignty of God, which is a recurring theme in Proverbs 16.

Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and humility precedes honor." This verse reinforces the importance of wisdom and humility, which are also themes present in Proverbs 16.

Proverbs 17:7: "The excellent lips appropriate to the wise man, but the fool is consumed by his own mouth." This verse addresses the importance of honesty and care for words, topics that are addressed in Proverbs 16.

Proverbs 18:12: "The heart of man exalts himself before being slaughtered, and before honor goes humility." This verse talks about pride and humility, themes that are also treated in Proverbs 16.





“Para que se preocupar com o caminho pelo qual Jesus quer que você chegue à pátria celeste – pelo deserto ou pelo campo – quando tanto por um como por outro se chegará da mesma forma à beatitude eterna?” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina