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Proverbs 16:1-6

1 The reflections of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is 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 a man's ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.

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

3 Commit your activities to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.

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

4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose- even the wicked for the day of disaster.

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

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

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

6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.

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