Proverbs 16:1-2
World English Bible
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
but Yahweh weighs the motives.
Proverbs 16:1-2
Modern English Version
16 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
Proverbs 16:4
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4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end—
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
Modern English Version
4 The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:7
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7 When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7
Modern English Version
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 A man’s heart plans his course,
but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Modern English Version
9 A man’s heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:11
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11 Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11
Modern English Version
11 A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:33
Modern English Version
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
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