(A)The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even (B)the wicked for the day of trouble.
Everyone who is arrogant in heart is (C)an abomination to the Lord;
    (D)be assured, he will not go unpunished.

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17 The highway of the upright (A)turns aside from evil;
    whoever guards his way preserves his life.

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20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (A)will discover good,
    and blessed is he (B)who trusts in the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter

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