Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:5

Saturday, May 1, 1948

The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
— Proverbs 16:5

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Illustration of Proverbs 16:5 — The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

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