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 16:4-5
Common English Bible
4 The Lord made everything for a purpose,
even the wicked for an evil day.
5 The Lord detests all who are arrogant;
they surely won’t go unpunished.
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 16:17
Common English Bible
17 The road of those who do right turns away from evil;
those who protect their path guard their lives.
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)
Proverbs 16:20
Common English Bible
20 Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.
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