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Proverbs 16:4-5
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
    be assured, they will not go unpunished.(B)

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Listen to Proverbs 16:4-5, Proverbs 16:17, Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 16:4-5
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4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.(A)

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(B)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(C)

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  1. Proverbs 16:5 Lit hand to hand
Listen to Proverbs 16:4-5, Proverbs 16:17, Proverbs 16:20
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Proverbs 16:4-5
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4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end(A)—
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.(B)

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

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Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their way preserve their lives.

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Proverbs 16:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible

17 The highway of the upright(A) avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.(B)

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Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

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Proverbs 16:20
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20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
    and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)

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Proverbs 16:20
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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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