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The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits.
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Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.
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The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
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Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
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In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.
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When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.
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A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
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Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
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Honest weights and scales are the Lord's; All the weights in the bag are His work.
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It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.