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Proverbs 16:2-4
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2 ·You may believe you are doing right [L All paths of people are pure in their eyes],
but the Lord will ·judge your reasons [measure your motives; L weigh the spirits].

3 ·Depend on the Lord in whatever you do [Commit your acts/deeds to the Lord],
and your plans will ·succeed [be established].

4 The Lord makes everything ·go as he pleases [for a purpose].
He has even prepared a day of ·disaster [evil; harm; trouble] for evil people.

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Proverbs 16:2-4
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2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,(A)
    but motives are weighed(B) by the Lord.(C)

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

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

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