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Proverbs 16:4-5
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4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end—
    yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh:
    they shall certainly not be unpunished.

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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 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 is to depart from evil.
    He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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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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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 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
    Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

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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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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
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