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1 We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.
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To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit your actions to the LORD, 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 has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The LORD detests the 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 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people 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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