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 16:4-5
English Standard Version
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.
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 16:17
English Standard Version
17 The highway of the upright (A)turns aside from evil;
whoever guards his way preserves his life.
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.
Proverbs 16:20
English Standard Version
20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (A)will discover good,
and blessed is he (B)who trusts in the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter
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