Proverbs 16:4-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.(A)
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(B)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit hand to hand
Proverbs 16:4-5
Lexham English Bible
4 All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[b]
rest assured,[c] he will not go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”
- Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”
Proverbs 16:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:17
Lexham English Bible
17 The highway of the upright, it turns from evil,
he who guards himself[a] keeps his way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:17 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 16:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 16:20
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
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