1. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD like the rivers of water: he turns it wherever he will.
2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD ponders the hearts.
3. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4. A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5. The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by those who seek death.
7. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do justice.
8. The way of man is wayward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10. The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12. The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
13. He who stops up his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the just to do justice: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it all.
21. He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. He who watches his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in proud wrath.
25. The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labor.
26. He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and does not spare.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
28. A false witness shall perish: but the man that hears speaks constantly.
29. A wicked man hardens his face: but as for the upright, he directs his way.
30. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but safety is from the LORD.
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