A person may think their own ways are right,
    but the Lord weighs the heart.(A)

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Everyone’s path is straight in their own eyes,
    but the Lord weighs the heart.

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12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person

12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
    turning the wicked toward trouble.

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30 There is no wisdom,(A) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(B)

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(C)

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30 No wisdom, understanding,
    or advice can stand up against the Lord.
31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory belongs to the Lord.

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