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Wisdom’s Blessings

16 People do the planning,[a]
but the end result[b] is from the Lord.

Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion,
    but the Lord weighs intentions.

Entrust your work to the Lord,
    and your planning will succeed.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
  2. Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue

A person plans his way,
    but the Lord directs his steps.

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20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers,
    and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.

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Advice to the Wise

25 There is a road that seems right for a man to travel,[a]
    but in the end it’s the road to death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:25 The Heb. lacks to travel