Proverbs 15:3
New American Standard Bible
3 The (A)eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
Common English Bible
3 The Lord’s eyes are everywhere,
keeping watch on evil and good people.
Proverbs 16:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
16 The (A)plans of the heart belong to a person,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
Common English Bible
16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:4
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or His
Proverbs 16:4
Common English Bible
4 The Lord made everything for a purpose,
even the wicked for an evil day.
Proverbs 16:9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:9
Common English Bible
9 People plan their path,
but the Lord secures their steps.
Proverbs 16:33
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:33
Common English Bible
33 The dice are cast into the lap;
all decisions are from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:21
Common English Bible
21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,
but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.
Proverbs 21:30-31
New American Standard Bible
30 There is (A)no wisdom, no understanding,
And no [a]plan against the Lord.
31 The (B)horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the (C)victory belongs to the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:30 Or advice
Proverbs 21:30-31
Common English Bible
30 No wisdom, understanding,
or advice can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:12
New American Standard Bible
12 The eyes of the Lord protect knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the treacherous person.
Proverbs 22:12
Common English Bible
12 The Lord’s eyes protect knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the treacherous.
Proverbs 27:1
New American Standard Bible
Warnings and Instructions
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Proverbs 27:1
Common English Bible
27 Don’t brag about tomorrow,
for you don’t know what a day will bring.
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