Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
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1 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue.
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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 open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Lay open thy works to the Lord: and thy thoughts shall be directed.
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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice: and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed; and by the fear of the Lord men depart 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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