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
New American Standard Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or His
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit Hand to hand, he
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
New American Standard Bible
17 The (A)highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;
One who watches his way protects his [a]life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:17 Lit soul
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
New American Standard Bible
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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