Proverbs 16:1-9

Amplified Bible

16 The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions],
But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].^(A)
3 
[a]Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
⁴ 
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.
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Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.^(B)
6 
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
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When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.^(C)
9 
A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.^(D)