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
Lexham English Bible
4 All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[b]
rest assured,[c] he will not go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”
- Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”
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
Lexham English Bible
17 The highway of the upright, it turns from evil,
he who guards himself[a] keeps his way.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:17 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 16:20
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20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
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