Proverbs 16:3-9

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³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(A)

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(B)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(C)

⁵The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(D)
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(E)

⁶Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the Lord^(F) evil is avoided.^(G)

⁷When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace^(H) with them.^(I)

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than much gain^(J) with injustice.^(K)

⁹In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.^(L)

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Romans 8:28-29

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²⁸And we know that in all things God works for the good^(A) of those who love him, who^[a] have been called^(B) according to his purpose.^(C) ²⁹For those God foreknew^(D) he also predestined^(E) to be conformed to the image of his Son,^(F) that he might be the firstborn^(G) among many brothers and sisters.

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Footnotes

Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who

Philippians 4:4-7

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Final Exhortations

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!^(A) ⁵Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^(B) ⁶Do not be anxious about anything,^(C) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^(D) ⁷And the peace of God,^(E) which transcends all understanding,^(F) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.