Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
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16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
2 All the ways of people
are pure in their eyes,
but the Lord tests the motives.
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord made everything for a purpose,
even the wicked for an evil day.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When the ways of people please the Lord,
he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.(A)
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When people draw favor from the Lord,
even their enemies are at peace with them.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
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9 People plan their path,
but the Lord secures their steps.
Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.(A)
Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his doing.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The dice are cast into the lap;
all decisions are from the Lord.
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