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 16:4-5
New King James Version
5 (C)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join [b]forces, none will go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit. hand to hand
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 16:17
New King James Version
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
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.
Proverbs 16:20
New King James Version
20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
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