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Proverbs 16:7-9
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7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,
    he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
    than great revenues with injustice.
9 A man’s mind plans his way,
    but the Lord directs his steps.

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Proverbs 16:7-9
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7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace(A) with them.(B)

8 Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(C) with injustice.(D)

9 In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(E)

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Proverbs 16:7-9
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7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

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