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Proverbs 16:5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 16:5 · King James Version
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Proverbs 16:5 in other translations
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
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In context
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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