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New International Version NIV
1 People may make plans in their minds, but only the Lord can make them come true.
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To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2 You may believe you are doing right, but the Lord will judge your reasons.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4 The Lord makes everything go as he pleases. He has even prepared a day of disaster for evil people.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The Lord hates those who are proud. They will surely be punished.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the Lord you will avoid 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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