Proverbs 16

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1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, from the LORD.

2All the ways of a man clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

4The LORD hath made all for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5Every one proud in heart an abomination to the LORD: hand in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

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