Proverbs 16:2-4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.^[a]^(A)

³Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be achieved.^(B)

⁴The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.^(C)

Proverbs 16:2-4

New International Version

²All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)

³Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.^(D)

⁴The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(E)—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(F)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)