Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 16:1-6"

Proverbs 16:1-6

1 To mortals [belong] the plans of the heart, but from Yahweh [comes] the answer of the tongue.

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] pure in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the spirit.

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

3 Commit your work to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.

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

4 All Yahweh has made [is] for his purpose, and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 An abomination of Yahweh [are] all who are arrogant of heart; {rest assured}, he will not go unpunished.

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

6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.