All the ways of a man are pure in his own (A)eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits.

(B)Commit[a] your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.

The (C)Lord has made all for Himself,
(D)Yes, even the wicked for the day of [b]doom.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:3 Lit. Roll
  2. Proverbs 16:4 Lit. evil

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

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

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

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