Proverbs 16:1-9

People make plans in their hearts. But only the Lord can make those plans come true. A person may believe he is doing right. But the Lord will judge his reasons. Depend on the Lord in whatever you do. Then your plans will succeed. The Lord makes everything work the way he wants it. He even has a day of disaster for evil people. The Lord hates those who are proud. You can be sure that they will be punished. Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil. A person should live so that he pleases the Lord. If he does, even his enemies will make peace with him. It is better to be poor and do what is right than to be wealthy and be unfair. A person may think up plans. But the Lord decides what he will do.