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
Living Bible
4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes—even the wicked for punishment.
5 Pride disgusts the Lord. Take my word for it—proud men shall be punished.
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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
Living Bible
17 The path of the godly leads away from evil; he who follows that path is safe.
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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
Living Bible
20 God blesses those who obey him; happy the man who puts his trust in the Lord.
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