The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.(A)

Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(B)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(C)

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  1. 16:5 Lit hand to hand

The Lord (A)has made everything for [a]its own purpose,
Even the (B)wicked for the day of evil.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
[b]Be assured, he will not go unpunished.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or His
  2. Proverbs 16:5 Lit Hand to hand, he

17 The highway of the upright(A) avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.(B)

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17 The (A)highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;
One who watches his way protects his [a]life.

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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Lit soul

20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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20 One who pays attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.

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