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The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.

The Lord detests the proud;
    they will surely be punished.

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The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.(A)

Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;(B)
be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:5 Lit hand to hand

17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
    whoever follows that path is safe.

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17 The highway of the upright(A) avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.(B)

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20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
    those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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