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All Yahweh has made is for his[a] purpose,
    and even the wicked for the day of trouble.
An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;[b]
    rest assured,[c] he will not go unpunished.
By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,[d]
    and by fear of Yahweh one turns[e] from evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:4 Or “its”
  2. Proverbs 16:5 Or “mind”
  3. Proverbs 16:5 Literally “hand to hand”
  4. Proverbs 16:6 Or “atoned for”
  5. Proverbs 16:6 Literally “turning”