1 The reflections of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord evaluates the motives.
3 Commit your activities to the Lord,and your plans will be achieved.
4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose —even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousnessthan great income with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his way,but the Lord determines his steps.
10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,but a wise man appeases it.
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
16 Get wisdom —how much better it is than gold!And get understanding —it is preferable to silver.
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;the one who guards his way protects his life.
18 Pride comes before destruction,and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.
20 The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,and pleasant speech increases learning.
22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 A wise heart instructs its mouthand increases learning with its speech.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way to death.
26 A worker’s appetite works for himbecause his hunger urges him on.
27 A worthless man digs up evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A contrary man spreads conflict,and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.
30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
31 Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 Patience is better than power,and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,but its every decision is from the Lord.