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

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

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The (A)Lord has made all for Himself,
(B)Yes, even the wicked for the day of [a]doom.

(C)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join [b]forces, none will go unpunished.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
  2. Proverbs 16:5 Lit. hand to hand

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

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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good

20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

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