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Verse 1

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Verse 2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Verse 3

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Verse 4

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

Verse 5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Verse 6

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

Verse 7

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

Verse 8

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Verse 9

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

Verse 10

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Verse 11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Verse 12

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Verse 13

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Verse 14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Verse 15

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Verse 16

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

Verse 17

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Verse 18

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Verse 19

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

Verse 20

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Verse 21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Verse 22

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Verse 23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Verse 24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Verse 25

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Verse 26

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Verse 27

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Verse 28

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

Verse 29

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

Verse 30

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Verse 31

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

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