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
New Living Translation
26 Mark out a straight path for your feet;
stay on the safe path.
27 Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following 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
New Living Translation
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
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
New Living Translation
2 People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their 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
New Living Translation
9 We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our 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
New Living Translation
25 There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in 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
New Living Translation
33 We may throw the dice,[a]
but the Lord determines how they fall.
Footnotes
- 16:33 Hebrew We may cast lots.
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
New Living Translation
2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;
haste makes 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
New Living Translation
21 You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
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
New Living Translation
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
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
New Living Translation
27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
especially when it is offered with wrong 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
New Living Translation
8 A person who plans evil
will get a reputation as a troublemaker.
9 The schemes of a fool are sinful;
everyone detests a mocker.
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