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Proverbs 16:4-5
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4 (A)The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
    even (B)the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is (C)an abomination to the Lord;
    (D)be assured, he will not go unpunished.

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Proverbs 16:4-5
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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;
[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
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Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright (A)turns aside from evil;
    whoever guards his way preserves his life.

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Proverbs 16:17
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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
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Proverbs 16:20
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20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (A)will discover good,
    and blessed is he (B)who trusts in the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter
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Proverbs 16:20
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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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