Proverbs 4:26-27
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 Make a level pathway for your feet,
and all your ways will be secure.
27 Do not swerve to the right or the left.
Turn your feet away from evil.
Proverbs 15:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 The plans of the wicked are disgusting[a] to the Lord,
but pleasant words are pure to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:26 Or are an abomination
Proverbs 16:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 All of a person’s ways are pure in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs motives.
Proverbs 16:9
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord makes his steps secure.
Proverbs 16:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
Advice for a Wise Son
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but it ends up being the road to death.
Proverbs 16:33
Evangelical Heritage Version
33 Lots are cast into the pouch,[a]
but the Lord determines all their decisions.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:33 Or lap. It is not clear what this line means. It may allude to the pouch containing the Urim and Thummim, which the high priest wore on his chest.
Proverbs 19:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 Zeal without knowledge is certainly not good,
and a person who acts hastily sins.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:2 Or a person who runs too quickly loses his way
Proverbs 19:21
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.
Proverbs 20:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will rescue you.
Proverbs 21:27
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 A sacrifice offered by wicked people is an abomination.[a]
How much more when they bring it with evil intent!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:27 Or a disgusting thing
Proverbs 24:8-9
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 Whoever plans evil will be called a master schemer.
9 A foolish scheme is a sin,
and a mocker is disgusting to people.
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