(A)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and 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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Wisdom Is Better Than Gold

16 The (A)preparations[a] of the heart belong to man,
(B)But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 16:1 plans

16 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,
    but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.

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The (A)Lord has made all for Himself,
(B)Yes, even the wicked for the day of [a]doom.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil

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)A man’s heart plans his way,
(B)But the Lord directs his steps.

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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 The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

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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,
(A)Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

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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 (A)There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But (B)deliverance is of 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 preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.

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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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My Son, Be Wise

27 Do(A) not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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