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Proverbs 16:7-9
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Proverbs 16:7-9
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Proverbs 16:7-9
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Proverbs 16:7-9
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7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
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Proverbs 16:7-9
English Standard Version
Proverbs 16:7-9
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7 When a man's ways please the Lord,
(A)he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (B)Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (C)The heart of man plans his way,
but (D)the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:7-9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (A)causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
9 The mind of a (B)person plans his way,
But (C)the Lord directs his steps.
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