(A)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.(A)

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Wisdom Is Better Than Gold

16 The (A)preparations[a] of the heart belong to man,
(B)But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:1 plans

16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)

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The (A)Lord has made all for Himself,
(B)Yes, even the wicked for the day of [a]doom.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil

The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.(A)

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(A)A man’s heart plans his way,
(B)But the Lord directs his steps.

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A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.(A)

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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

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33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.(A)

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21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
(A)Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

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21 Many plans are in a person’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.(A)

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30 (A)There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.

31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But (B)deliverance is of the Lord.

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30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the Lord.(A)

31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,(B)
but victory comes from the Lord.(C)

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12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.

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12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.

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My Son, Be Wise

27 Do(A) not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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27 Don’t boast about tomorrow,
for you don’t know what a day might bring.(A)

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