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Proverbs 16:1-6

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.