Proverbs 16:1-2
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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
16 The (A)plans of the heart belong to a person,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight,
But the (B)Lord examines the [a]motives.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:2 Lit spirits
Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 The plans of the heart belong to man;
But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
Proverbs 16:4
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Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:4 Or His
Proverbs 16:4
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4 Jehovah hath made everything for [a]its own end;
Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:4 Or, his own purpose
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He (A)causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When a man’s ways please Jehovah,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:9
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Proverbs 16:9
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9 A man’s heart deviseth his way;
But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:11
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11 A (A)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the [a]weights of the bag are His [b]concern.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit stones
- Proverbs 16:11 Lit work
Proverbs 16:11
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11 A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s;
All the weights of the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:33
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Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap;
But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
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