Proverbs 4:26-27
Revised Standard Version
26 Take heed to[a] the path of your feet,
then all your ways will be sure.
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:26 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
Proverbs 15:26
Revised Standard Version
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
the words of the pure are pleasing to him.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:26 Cn Compare Gk: Heb pleasant words are pure
Proverbs 16:2
Revised Standard Version
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
Proverbs 16:9
Revised Standard Version
9 A man’s mind plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:25
Revised Standard Version
25 There is a way which seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:25 Heb ways of death
Proverbs 16:33
Revised Standard Version
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is wholly from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:2
Revised Standard Version
2 It is not good for a man to be without knowledge,
and he who makes haste with his feet misses his way.
Proverbs 19:21
Revised Standard Version
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.
Proverbs 20:22
Revised Standard Version
22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.
Proverbs 21:27
Revised Standard Version
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 24:8-9
Revised Standard Version
8 He who plans to do evil
will be called a mischief-maker.
9 The devising of folly is sin,
and the scoffer is an abomination to men.
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