Proverbs 16:4-5

New International Version

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(A)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(B)

⁵The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(C)
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(D)

Proverbs 16:4-5

Common English Bible

⁴The Lord made everything for a purpose,
even the wicked for an evil day.
⁵The Lord detests all who are arrogant;
they surely won’t go unpunished.

¹⁷The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their ways preserve their lives.^(A)

¹⁷The road of those who do right turns away from evil;
those who protect their path guard their lives.

²⁰Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,^[a]^(A)
and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.^(B)

²⁰Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.

New International Version (NIV)