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1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. | 1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. |
2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. | 2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. |
3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. | 3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. |
4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. | 4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. |
5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. | 5Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. |
6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. | 6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. |
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. | 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. |
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. | 8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice. |
9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. | 9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. |
10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. | 10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice. |
11A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. | 11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. |
12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. | 12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. |
13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. | 13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. |
14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. | 14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. |
15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. | 15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. |
16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. | 16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. |
17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. | 17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. |
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. | 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. | 19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
20Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. | 20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. |
21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. | 21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. |
22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. | 22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. |
23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. | 23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. | 24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. | 25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. |
26A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. | 26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward. |
27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. | 27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. |
28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. | 28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends. |
29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. | 29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. |
30Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. | 30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. |
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. | 31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. |
32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. | 32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. |
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. | 33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. |
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