Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
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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)
Proverbs 16:1-2
King James Version
16 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.
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Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
Proverbs 16:4
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Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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Proverbs 16:7
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7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)
Proverbs 16:7
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Proverbs 16:7
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7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Proverbs 16:9
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9 The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
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9 In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
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9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
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Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.(A)
Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)
Proverbs 16:11
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11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
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Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.
Proverbs 16:33
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Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
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