Proverbs 16:5

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

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In context

Before · Proverbs 16:3–4

3Commit your deeds to the LORD, and your plans shall succeed. 4The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

After · Proverbs 16:6–7

6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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