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 oud 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 uight.
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
oud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in oud 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 uight, he directeth his way.
Verse 30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Verse 31
The horse is epared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.