• 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
  • 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight, But Yahweh weighs the motives.
  • 3 Commit your works to Yahweh And your plans will be established.
  • 4 Yahweh has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
  • 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
  • 6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil.
  • 7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
  • 8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great produce with injustice.
  • 9 The heart of man plans his way, But Yahweh directs his steps.
  • 10 A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
  • 11 A just balance and scales belong to Yahweh; All the weights of the bag are His work.
  • 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established.
  • 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
  • 14 The wrath of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will atone for it.
  • 15 In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain.
  • 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold! And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver.
  • 17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; He who guards his way keeps his soul.
  • 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
  • 19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  • 20 He who considers the word will find good, And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh.
  • 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning.
  • 22 Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly.
  • 23 The heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth And increases learning to his lips.
  • 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  • 25 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
  • 26 A worker’s appetite works for him, For his mouth urges him on.
  • 27 A vile man digs up evil, And the words on his lips are like scorching fire.
  • 28 A perverse man spreads strife, And a whisperer separates close companions.
  • 29 A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
  • 30 He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
  • 31 Gray hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness.
  • 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city.
  • 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every judgment is from Yahweh.