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Proverbs 16:1-6

1 The preparations of the heart in man, and 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 the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

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

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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

4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

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

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

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

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