- Insight from Butler’s Daily Bible Reading: Proverbs 16—Repetition in the contrasts in this chapter is in three main areas. •Articulation (vv. 1, 10, 13, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30): the lips of man are again emphasized; speech reflects character. •Accumulation (vv. 8, 16): more perspective on riches. •Attitude (vv. 5, 18, 19): pride is condemned and humility honored; no self-esteem teaching is found in the Bible.