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Proverbs 16:1-6

1 The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

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 Jehovah 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 Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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

4 Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, 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 proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

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

6 By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [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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