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

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In every place, the eyes of Yahweh
    keep watch over the evil and 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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16 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,
    but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.

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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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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or its

All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
    and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”

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

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The mind[a] of a person will plan his ways,
    and Yahweh will direct his steps.

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  1. Proverbs 16:9 Literally “heart”

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

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  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.

33 The lot will be cast into the lap,
    but all of its decisions are from Yahweh.

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

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21 Many plans are in the heart[a] of a man,
    but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

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  1. Proverbs 19:21 Or “mind”

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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30 There is no wisdom, nor understanding,
    nor counsel to oppose Yahweh.
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
    but to Yahweh belongs the victory.

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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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12 The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
    but he will overthrow the words of the faithless.

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

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27 Do not boast about tomorrow,[a]
    for you do not know what the day will bring.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:1 Literally “on the day of tomorrow”