Proverbs 15:3
World English Bible
3 Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
International Standard Version
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
observing both the evil and the good.
Proverbs 16:1
World English Bible
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:1
International Standard Version
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- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:4
World English Bible
4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end—
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
International Standard Version
4 The Lord made everything answerable to him,
including the wicked at the time of trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
Proverbs 16:9
World English Bible
9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
International Standard Version
9 A person plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:33
World English Bible
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:33
International Standard Version
33 The dice is cast into someone’s lap,
but the outcome is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21
World English Bible
21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 19:21 Or will be established
Proverbs 21:30-31
World English Bible
30 There is no wisdom nor understanding
nor counsel against Yahweh.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle;
but victory is with Yahweh.
Proverbs 21:30-31
International Standard Version
30 No wisdom, insight, or counsel
can prevail[a] against the Lord.
31 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle,
but to the Lord goes the victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:30 The Heb. lacks can prevail
Proverbs 22:12
World English Bible
12 Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge;
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:12
International Standard Version
12 The Lord watches over anyone with knowledge,
but he ruins the plans[a] of the unfaithful.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:12 Lit. words
Proverbs 27:1
World English Bible
27 Don’t boast about tomorrow;
for you don’t know what a day may bring.
Proverbs 27:1
International Standard Version
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27 Never brag about the day to come,
because you don’t know what it[a] might bring.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:1 Lit. what a day
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