Proverbs 16:1-9

To people belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD. All the ways of people are pure in their eyes, but the LORD tests the motives. Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. The LORD made everything for a purpose, even the wicked for an evil day. The LORD detests all who are arrogant; they surely won’t go unpunished. Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt; the fear of the LORD turns away evil. When people draw favor from the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them. Better a little with righteousness than great profits without justice. People plan their path, but the LORD secures their steps.