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The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
    watching evil people as well as the good.

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More Advice for a Wise Son

16 A person may have thought things through in his heart,
but an apt answer from his tongue comes from the Lord.

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The Lord has made everything for his[a] own purpose,
even a wicked person for a day of trouble.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or its

A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord makes his steps secure.

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33 Lots are cast into the pouch,[a]
but the Lord determines all their decisions.

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Footnotes

  1. 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.

21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.

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30 There is no wisdom, no cleverness, and no advice
    that can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for a day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.

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12 The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge.
He overturns the words of a treacherous person.

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27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
because you do not know what a day may produce.

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