1. A man may arrange his thoughts, But what he says depends on the LORD.
2. All the ways of a man seem right to him, But the LORD probes motives.
3. Entrust your affairs to the LORD, And your plans will succeed.
4. The LORD made everything for a purpose, Even the wicked for an evil day.
5. Every haughty person is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not go unpunished.
6. Iniquity is expiated by loyalty and faithfulness, And evil is avoided through fear of the LORD.
7. When the LORD is pleased with a man's conduct, He may turn even his enemies into allies.
8. Better a little with righteousness Than a large income with injustice.
9. A man may plot out his course, But it is the LORD who directs his steps.
10. There is magic on the lips of the king; He cannot err in judgment.
11. Honest scales and balances are the LORD's; All the weights in the bag are His work.
12. Wicked deeds are an abomination to kings, For the throne is established by righteousness.
13. Truthful speech wins the favor of kings; They love those who speak honestly.
14. The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man can appease it.
15. The king's smile means life; His favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16. How much better to acquire wisdom than gold; To acquire understanding is preferable to silver.
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil; He who would preserve his life watches his way.
18. Pride goes before ruin, Arrogance, before failure.
19. Better to be humble and among the lowly Than to share spoils with the proud.
20. He who is adept in a matter will attain success; Happy is he who trusts in the LORD.
21. The wise-hearted is called discerning; One whose speech is pleasing gains wisdom.
22. Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, And folly is the punishment of fools.
23. The mind of the wise man makes his speech effective And increases the wisdom on his lips.
24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the palate and a cure for the body.
25. A road may seem right to a man, But in the end it is a road to death.
26. The appetite of a laborer labors for him, Because his hunger forces him on.
27. A scoundrel plots evil; What is on his lips is like a scorching fire.
28. A shifty man stirs up strife, And a querulous one alienates his friend.
29. A lawless man misleads his friend, Making him take the wrong way.
30. He closes his eyes while meditating deception; He purses his lips while deciding upon evil.
31. Gray hair is a crown of glory; It is attained by the way of righteousness.
32. Better to be forbearing than mighty, To have self-control than to conquer a city.
33. Lots are cast into the lap; The decision depends on the LORD.
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