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1 The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
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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 pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.
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All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4 The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
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The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
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The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
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Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
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