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Proverbs 16:4-14 New International Version Anglicized (NIVUK)

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.

7. When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

8. Better a little with righteousnessthan much gain with injustice.

9. In their hearts humans plan their course,but the Lord establishes their steps.

10. The lips of a king speak as an oracle,and his mouth does not betray justice.

11. Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;all the weights in the bag are of his making.

12. Kings detest wrongdoing,for a throne is established through righteousness.

13. Kings take pleasure in honest lips;they value the one who speaks what is right.

14. A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but the wise will appease it.