1 Streams of water are the heart of a king in the hand of Yahweh; wherever he will desire, he will turn.
2 Every way of a man is upright in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs hearts.
3 Doing righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
4 Haughtiness of the eyes and pride of heart, the lamp of the wicked are sin.
5 The plans of the diligent only lead to abundance, but all who are hasty, only to want.
6 He who makes treasure by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and seeker of death.
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, for they refuse to do justice.