The Proud Will Not Go Unpunished
Proverbs 16:5

The Lord detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

PCdc Commentary

Pride: The original sin

Proper End For The Wicked
Proverbs 16:4

The Lord works out everything to its proper end—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.

PCdc Commentary

What is the proper end for the Wicked?
A day of disaster.

Commit And Get Established
Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.

PCdc Commentary

PLAN is the operative word here.
Make your plan then commit your plan to the Lord.
He will establish it.

Inspiration, Motivation, Behavior
Proverbs 16:1-2

1
To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2
All a person’s ways seem pure to them,
but motives are weighed by the Lord.

PCdc Commentary

If the Word of God determines my motivation,
And my motivation determines my behavior,
Then the Word of God determines my behavior.