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

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;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

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  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or His

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

17 The (A)highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who watches his way preserves his [a]life.

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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Lit soul

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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20 He who gives attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

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