Proverbs 16:1-9

New Living Translation

16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.

²People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.

³Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.

⁴The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
even the wicked for a day of disaster.

⁵The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.

⁶Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

⁷When people’s lives please the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.

⁸Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.

⁹We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.

Proverbs 16:1-9

New International Version

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

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(B)
but motives are weighed^(C) by the Lord.^(D)

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

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

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

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

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

⁸Better a little with righteousness
than much gain^(N) with injustice.^(O)

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

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