Proverbs 4:26-27
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26 Keep straight the path of your feet,
and all your ways will be sure.(A)
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.(B)
Proverbs 4:26-27
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26 Watch your feet on the way,
and all your paths will be secure.
27 Don’t deviate a bit to the right or the left;
turn your feet away from evil.
Proverbs 15:26
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26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
but gracious words are pure.(A)
Proverbs 15:26
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26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 16:2
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2 All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.(A)
Proverbs 16:2
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2 All the ways of people
are pure in their eyes,
but the Lord tests the motives.
Proverbs 16:9
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9 The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.(A)
Proverbs 16:9
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9 People plan their path,
but the Lord secures their steps.
Proverbs 16:25
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25 Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right,
but in the end it is the way to death.(A)
Proverbs 16:25
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25 There is a path that may seem straight to someone,
but in the end it is the path of death.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.
Proverbs 16:33
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33 The dice are cast into the lap;
all decisions are from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:2
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2 Desire without knowledge is not good,
and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.
Proverbs 19:2
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2 Ignorant desire isn’t good;
rushing feet make mistakes.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 The human mind may devise many plans,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established.(A)
Proverbs 19:21
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21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,
but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when brought with evil intent.(A)
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The Lord detests the sacrifices of the wicked,
especially when brought with devious motives.
Proverbs 24:8-9
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8 Whoever plans to do evil
will be called a mischief-maker.(A)
9 The devising of folly is sin,
and the scoffer is an abomination to all.
Proverbs 24:8-9
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8 Those who plot evil
will be called master schemers.
9 The scheming of fools is sin;
people detest mockers.
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