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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 4

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Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
King James Version
The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
American Standard Version
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
New English Translation
The LORD has worked everything for his own ends– even the wicked for the day of disaster.
World English Bible
Yahweh has made everything for its own end-- yes, 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.
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The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.