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Proverbs 16:1-11

1 To people belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.

2 All the ways of people are pure in their eyes, but the LORD tests the motives.

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.

3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

4 The LORD made everything for a purpose, even the wicked for an evil day.

4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The LORD detests all who are arrogant; they surely won't go unpunished.

5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the LORD turns away evil.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.

7 When a person's path draws favor from the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.

7 When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

8 Better a little with righteousness than great profits without justice.

8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

9 People plan their path, but the LORD secures their steps.

9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

10 A king's speech is like an oracle; in a judgment, one can't go against his words.

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.

11 Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his doing.

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.