Proverbs 16:1–2; Proverbs 16:4; Proverbs 16:7; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 16:33

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Proverbs 16:1–2

The plans of the heart belong to man,

but lthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

mAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but the Lord nweighs the spirit.1


Proverbs 16:4

pThe Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even qthe wicked for the day of trouble.


Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the Lord,

whe makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.


Proverbs 16:9

yThe heart of man plans his way,

but zthe Lord establishes his steps.


Proverbs 16:11

11  bA just balance and scales are the Lord’s;

all the weights in the bag are his work.


Proverbs 16:33

33  kThe lot is cast into the lap,

but its every decision is lfrom the Lord.