Proverbs 16:1-6

1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.
2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.

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Cross References 11

  • 1. ver 9; Proverbs 19:21
  • 2. S Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 30:12
  • 3. S 1 Samuel 2:3
  • 4. S 2 Chronicles 6:30; Proverbs 20:27; Proverbs 21:2; Luke 16:15
  • 5. S 2 Chronicles 20:20; S Psalms 20:4; Psalms 37:5-6; S Proverbs 3:5-6
  • 6. Exodus 9:16; Isaiah 43:7
  • 7. S 2 Chronicles 34:24; S Psalms 18:18; Romans 9:22
  • 8. S Psalms 40:4; S Proverbs 6:16
  • 9. Proverbs 11:20-21
  • 10. S Genesis 20:11; S Exodus 1:17
  • 11. S Exodus 20:20; Proverbs 14:16
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