Proverbs 15:3
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3 (A)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
International Standard Version
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
observing both the evil and the good.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but (A)the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
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Wisdom’s Blessings
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- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:4
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Proverbs 16:4
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4 The Lord made everything answerable to him,
including the wicked at the time of trouble.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil
Proverbs 16:9
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Proverbs 16:9
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9 A person plans his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:33
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Proverbs 16:33
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33 The dice is cast into someone’s lap,
but the outcome is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21
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21 (A)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but (B)it is the purpose of the Lord (C)that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21
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- Proverbs 19:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 19:21 Or will be established
Proverbs 21:30-31
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30 (A)No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.
31 (B)The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but (C)the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 21:30-31
International Standard Version
30 No wisdom, insight, or counsel
can prevail[a] against the Lord.
31 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle,
but to the Lord goes the victory.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:30 The Heb. lacks can prevail
Proverbs 22:12
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12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he (A)overthrows the words of the traitor.
Proverbs 22:12
International Standard Version
12 The Lord watches over anyone with knowledge,
but he ruins the plans[a] of the unfaithful.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:12 Lit. words
Proverbs 27:1
English Standard Version
27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
(A)for you do not know what a day may bring.
Proverbs 27:1
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27 Never brag about the day to come,
because you don’t know what it[a] might bring.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:1 Lit. what a day
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