God’s Surprises

Proverbs 16:1-9

¹ 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. ⁴ The LORD made everything for a purpose, even the wicked for an evil day. ⁵ The LORD detests all who are arrogant; they surely won’t go unpunished. ⁶ Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the LORD turns away evil. ⁷ When people draw favor from the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them. ⁸ Better a little with righteousness than great profits without justice. ⁹ People plan their path, but the LORD secures their steps.