Proverbs 16:3-9

English Standard Version

^3 (A)Commit your work to the Lord,
    and your plans will be established.
^4 (B)The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even ^(C)the wicked for the day of trouble.
⁵ Everyone who is arrogant in heart is ^(D)an abomination to the Lord;
    ^(E)be assured, he will not go unpunished.
⁶ By ^(F)steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
    and by ^(G)the fear of the Lord one ^(H)turns away from evil.
⁷ When a man's ways please the Lord,
    ^(I)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
^8 (J)Better is a little with righteousness
    than great revenues with injustice.
^9 (K)The heart of man plans his way,
    but ^(L)the Lord establishes his steps.