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The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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In every place, the eyes of Yahweh
    keep watch over the evil and the good.

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The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

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16 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
    but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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16 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,
    but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.

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16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)

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The Lord has made all things for Himself,
    yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
    and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”

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

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A man’s heart devises his way,
    but the Lord directs his steps.

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The mind[a] of a person will plan his ways,
    and Yahweh will direct his steps.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:9 Literally “heart”

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)

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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
    but the whole outcome is of the Lord.

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33 The lot will be cast into the lap,
    but all of its decisions are from Yahweh.

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33 The lot is cast(A) into the lap,
    but its every decision(B) is from the Lord.(C)

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21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
    nevertheless the counsel of the Lord will stand.

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21 Many plans are in the heart[a] of a man,
    but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:21 Or “mind”

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(A)

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30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel
    against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle,
    but victory is of the Lord.

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30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding,
    nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
    but to Yahweh belongs the victory.

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30 There is no wisdom,(A) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(B)

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(C)

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12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
    and He overthrows the words of the transgressor.

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12 The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
    but he will overthrow the words of the faithless.

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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
    for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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27 Do not boast about tomorrow,[a]
    for you do not know what the day will bring.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:1 Literally “on the day of tomorrow”

27 Do not boast(A) about tomorrow,
    for you do not know what a day may bring.(B)

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