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 16:4-5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.(A)
5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, they will not go unpunished.(B)
Proverbs 16:17
New Living Translation
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
Proverbs 16:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)
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