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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 5

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The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
King James Version
Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
American Standard Version
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
New English Translation
The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.
World English Bible
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly 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.
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In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.