The Lord (A)has made everything for [a]its own purpose,
Even the (B)wicked for the day of evil.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or His

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 (A)highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who watches his way preserves his [a]life.

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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Lit soul

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

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20 He who gives attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

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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