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 Living Translation
4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
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 Living Translation
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
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 Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
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