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Proverbs 16:1-6

1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

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 Yahweh weighs the motives.

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

3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, And your plans shall succeed.

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

4 Yahweh has made everything for its own end -- Yes, 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 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: They shall assuredly not be unpunished.

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

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh 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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