1 We humans make plans,but the Lordhas the final word.
2 We may think we knowwhat is right,but the Lord is the judgeof our motives.
3 Share your plans with the Lord,and you will succeed.
4 The Lord has a reasonfor everything he does,and he lets evil people liveonly to be punished.
5 The Lord doesn't likeanyone who is conceited—you can be surethey will be punished.
6 If we truly love God,our sins will be forgiven;if we show him respect,we will keep away from sin.
7 When we please the Lord,even our enemiesmake friends with us.
8 It's better to be honestand poorthan to be dishonestand rich.
9 We make our own plans,but the Lord decideswhere we will go.
10 Rulers speak with authorityand are never wrong.
11 The Lord watches to seeif we are fairor if we cheat others.
12 Justice makes rulers powerful.They should hate evil
13 and like honesty and truth.
14 An angry rulercan put you to death.So be wise!Don't make one angry.
15 When a ruler is happyand pleased with you,it's like refreshing rain,and you will live.
16 It's much better to be wiseand sensiblethan to be rich.
17 God's people avoid evil ways,and they protect themselvesby watching where they go.
18 Too much pridewill destroy you.
19 You are better offto be humble and poorthan to get richfrom what you take by force.
20 If you know what you're doing,you will prosper.God blesses everyonewho trusts him.
21 Good judgment provesthat you are wise,and if you speak kindly,you can teach others.
22 Good sense is a fountainthat gives life,but fools are punishedby their foolishness.
23 You can persuade othersif you are wiseand speak sensibly.
24 Kind words are like honey—they cheer you upand make you feel strong.
25 Sometimes what seems rightis really a road to death.
26 The hungrier you are,the harder you work.
27 Worthless people plan trouble.Even their words burnlike a flaming fire.
28 Gossip is no good!It causes hard feelingsand comes between friends.
29 Don't trust violent people.They will mislead youto do the wrong thing.
30 When someone winksor grins behind your back,trouble is on the way.
31 Gray hair is a glorious crownworn by thosewho have lived right.
32 Controlling your temperis better than being a herowho captures a city.
33 We make our own decisions,but the Lord alonedetermines what happens.