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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 3

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All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
King James Version
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
American Standard Version
Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
New English Translation
Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
World English Bible
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
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The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
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By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
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When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
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[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.