Proverbs 15:3
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3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.(A)
Proverbs 15:3
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3 The Lord’s eyes are everywhere,
keeping watch on evil and good people.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord made everything for a purpose,
even the wicked for an evil day.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
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9 People plan their path,
but the Lord secures their steps.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The dice are cast into the lap;
all decisions are from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 The human mind may devise many plans,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.(A)
Proverbs 19:21
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21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,
but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.
Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.(A)
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.(B)
Proverbs 21:30-31
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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
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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the faithless.(A)
Proverbs 22:12
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12 The Lord’s eyes protect knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the treacherous.
Proverbs 27:1
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27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring.(A)
Proverbs 27:1
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27 Don’t brag about tomorrow,
for you don’t know what a day will bring.
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