New American Standard Bible NAS
New International Version NIV
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD .
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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 sight, But the LORD weighs the motives.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4 The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD ; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
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