Proverbs 16:4-10

New American Standard Bible 1995

⁴ The Lord ^(A)has made everything for ^[a]its own purpose,
Even the ^(B)wicked for the day of evil.
⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
⁶ By ^(C)lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,
And by the ^[b](D)fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
⁷ When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He ^(E)makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
⁸ Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
⁹ The mind of ^(F)man plans his way,
But ^(G)the Lord directs his steps.
¹⁰ A divine ^(H)decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not ^[c]err in judgment.