Proverbs 16:2-4

Contemporary English Version

²We may think we know
    what is right,
but the Lord is the judge
    of our motives.
³Share your plans with the Lord,
    and you will succeed.

⁴The Lord has a reason
for everything he does,
and he lets evil people live
only to be punished.

Proverbs 16:2-4

New International Version

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)

³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(D)

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(E)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(F)

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

New International Version (NIV)