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Proverbs 16:1-3
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16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
    but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
2 All the ways of people
are pure in their eyes,
    but the Lord tests the motives.
3 Commit your work to the Lord,
    and your plans will succeed.

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Proverbs 16:1-3
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16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)

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

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

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