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All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
    and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[b]
    rest assured,[c] he will not go unpunished.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”
  2. Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
  3. Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”

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

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

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17 The highway of the upright, it turns from evil,
    he who guards himself[a] keeps his way.

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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Or “soul,” or “inner self”

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

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20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
    and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.

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20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good