The king's{H4428} heart{H3820} is in the hand{H3027} of the LORD{H3068}, as the rivers{H6388} of water{H4325}: he turneth{H5186}{(H8686)} it whithersoever he will{H2654}{(H8799)}.

Every way{H1870} of a man{H376} is right{H3477} in his own eyes{H5869}: but the LORD{H3068} pondereth{H8505}{(H8802)} the hearts{H3826}.

To do{H6213}{(H8800)} justice{H6666} and judgment{H4941} is more acceptable{H977}{(H8737)} to the LORD{H3068} than sacrifice{H2077}.

An high{H7312} look{H5869}, and a proud{H7342} heart{H3820}, and the plowing{H5215} of the wicked{H7563}, is sin{H2403}.

The thoughts{H4284} of the diligent{H2742} tend only to plenteousness{H4195}; but of every one that is hasty{H213}{(H8801)} only to want{H4270}.

The getting{H6467} of treasures{H214} by a lying{H8267} tongue{H3956} is a vanity{H1892} tossed to and fro of{H5086}{(H8737)} them that seek{H1245}{(H8764)} death{H4194}.

The robbery{H7701} of the wicked{H7563} shall destroy{H1641}{(H8799)} them; because they refuse{H3985}{(H8765)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} judgment{H4941}.

The way{H1870} of man{H376} is froward{H2019} and strange{H2054}: but as for the pure{H2134}, his work{H6467} is right{H3477}.

It is better{H2896} to dwell{H3427}{(H8800)} in a corner{H6438} of the housetop{H1406}, than with a brawling{H4079}{(H8675)}{H4066} woman{H802} in a wide{H2267} house{H1004}.

The soul{H5315} of the wicked{H7563} desireth{H183}{(H8765)} evil{H7451}: his neighbour{H7453} findeth no favour{H2603}{(H8717)} in his eyes{H5869}.

When the scorner{H3887}{(H8801)} is punished{H6064}{(H8800)}, the simple{H6612} is made wise{H2449}{(H8799)}: and when the wise{H2450} is instructed{H7919}{(H8687)}, he receiveth{H3947}{(H8799)} knowledge{H1847}.

The righteous{H6662} man wisely considereth{H7919}{(H8688)} the house{H1004} of the wicked{H7563}: but God overthroweth{H5557}{(H8764)} the wicked{H7563} for their wickedness{H7451}.

Whoso stoppeth{H331}{(H8801)} his ears{H241} at the cry{H2201} of the poor{H1800}, he also shall cry{H7121}{(H8799)} himself, but shall not be heard{H6030}{(H8735)}.

A gift{H4976} in secret{H5643} pacifieth{H3711}{(H8799)} anger{H639}: and a reward{H7810} in the bosom{H2436} strong{H5794} wrath{H2534}.

It is joy{H8057} to the just{H6662} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} judgment{H4941}: but destruction{H4288} shall be to the workers{H6466}{(H8802)} of iniquity{H205}.

The man{H120} that wandereth{H8582}{(H8802)} out of the way{H1870} of understanding{H7919}{(H8687)} shall remain{H5117}{(H8799)} in the congregation{H6951} of the dead{H7496}.

He that loveth{H157}{(H8802)} pleasure{H8057} shall be a poor{H4270} man{H376}: he that loveth{H157}{(H8802)} wine{H3196} and oil{H8081} shall not be rich{H6238}{(H8686)}.

The wicked{H7563} shall be a ransom{H3724} for the righteous{H6662}, and the transgressor{H898}{(H8802)} for the upright{H3477}.

It is better{H2896} to dwell{H3427}{(H8800)} in the wilderness{H776}{H4057}, than with a contentious{H4079}{(H8675)}{H4066} and an angry{H3708} woman{H802}.

There is treasure{H214} to be desired{H2530}{(H8737)} and oil{H8081} in the dwelling{H5116} of the wise{H2450}; but a foolish{H3684} man{H120} spendeth it up{H1104}{(H8762)}.

He that followeth{H7291}{(H8802)} after righteousness{H6666} and mercy{H2617} findeth{H4672}{(H8799)} life{H2416}, righteousness{H6666}, and honour{H3519}.

A wise{H2450} man scaleth{H5927}{(H8804)} the city{H5892} of the mighty{H1368}, and casteth down{H3381}{(H8686)} the strength{H5797} of the confidence{H4009} thereof.

Whoso keepeth{H8104}{(H8802)} his mouth{H6310} and his tongue{H3956} keepeth{H8104}{(H8802)} his soul{H5315} from troubles{H6869}.

Proud{H2086} and haughty{H3093} scorner{H3887}{(H8801)} is his name{H8034}, who dealeth{H6213}{(H8802)} in proud{H2087} wrath{H5678}.

The desire{H8378} of the slothful{H6102} killeth{H4191}{(H8686)} him; for his hands{H3027} refuse{H3985}{(H8765)} to labour{H6213}{(H8800)}.

He coveteth{H183}{(H8694)} greedily{H8378} all the day{H3117} long: but the righteous{H6662} giveth{H5414}{(H8799)} and spareth{H2820}{(H8799)} not.

The sacrifice{H2077} of the wicked{H7563} is abomination{H8441}: how much more, when he bringeth{H935}{(H8686)} it with a wicked mind{H2154}?

A false{H3577} witness{H5707} shall perish{H6}{(H8799)}: but the man{H376} that heareth{H8085}{(H8802)} speaketh{H1696}{(H8762)} constantly{H5331}.

A wicked{H7563} man{H376} hardeneth{H5810}{(H8689)} his face{H6440}: but as for the upright{H3477}, he directeth{H995}{(H8799)}{(H8675)}{H3559}{(H8686)} his way{H1870}.

There is no wisdom{H2451} nor understanding{H8394} nor counsel{H6098} against the LORD{H3068}.

The horse{H5483} is prepared{H3559}{(H8716)} against the day{H3117} of battle{H4421}: but safety{H8668} is of the LORD{H3068}.