16 We can make our own plans,
    but the Lord gives the right answer.

² People may be pure in their own eyes,
    but the Lord examines their motives.

⁴ The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.

⁷ When people’s lives please the Lord,
    even their enemies are at peace with them.

⁹ We can make our plans,
    but the Lord determines our steps.

¹¹ The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
    he sets the standards for fairness.