Proverbs 15:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
watching evil people as well as the good.
Proverbs 15:3
Lexham English Bible
3 In every place, the eyes of Yahweh
keep watch over the evil and the good.
Proverbs 16:1
Evangelical Heritage Version
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.
Proverbs 16:1
Lexham English Bible
16 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,
but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 The Lord has made everything for his[a] own purpose,
even a wicked person for a day of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or its
Proverbs 16:4
Lexham English Bible
4 All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”
Proverbs 16:9
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord makes his steps secure.
Proverbs 16:9
Lexham English Bible
9 The mind[a] of a person will plan his ways,
and Yahweh will direct his steps.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:9 Literally “heart”
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 16:33
Lexham English Bible
33 The lot will be cast into the lap,
but all of its decisions are from Yahweh.
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 19:21
Lexham English Bible
21 Many plans are in the heart[a] of a man,
but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:21 Or “mind”
Proverbs 21:30-31
Evangelical Heritage Version
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.
Proverbs 21:30-31
Lexham English Bible
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.
Proverbs 22:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge.
He overturns the words of a treacherous person.
Proverbs 22:12
Lexham English Bible
12 The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
but he will overthrow the words of the faithless.
Proverbs 27:1
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
because you do not know what a day may produce.
Proverbs 27:1
Lexham English Bible
27 Do not boast about tomorrow,[a]
for you do not know what the day will bring.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:1 Literally “on the day of tomorrow”
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