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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 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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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 avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

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

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Footnotes

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