[a]Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be directed.

The Lord hath made all things for his own sake: yea, even the wicked for the day of [b]evil.

All that are proud in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though (A)hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:3 Hebrew, role.
  2. Proverbs 16:4 So that the justice of God shall appear to his glory, even in the destruction of the wicked.

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

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

The Lord detests all the proud of heart.(D)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.(E)

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