1. Like channeled water is the mind of the king in the LORD's hand; He directs it to whatever He wishes.
2. All the ways of a man seem right to him, But the LORD probes the mind.
3. To do what is right and just Is more desired by the LORD than sacrifice.
4. Haughty looks, a proud heart -- The tillage of the wicked is sinful.
5. The plans of the diligent make only for gain; All rash haste makes only for loss.
6. Treasures acquired by a lying tongue Are like driven vapor, heading for extinction.
7. The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, For they refuse to act justly.
8. The way of a man may be tortuous and strange, Though his actions are blameless and proper.
9. Dwelling in the corner of a roof is better Than a contentious wife in a spacious house.
10. The desire of the wicked is set upon evil; His fellowman finds no favor in his eyes.
11. When a scoffer is punished, the simple man is edified; When a wise man is taught, he gains insight.
12. The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked man; He subverts the wicked to their ruin.
13. Who stops his ears at the cry of the wretched, He too will call and not be answered.
14. A gift in secret subdues anger, A present in private, fierce rage.
15. Justice done is a joy to the righteous, To evildoers, ruination.
16. A man who strays from the path of prudence Will rest in the company of ghosts.
17. He who loves pleasure comes to want; He who loves wine and oil does not grow rich.
18. The wicked are the ransom of the righteous; The traitor comes in place of the upright.
19. It is better to live in the desert Than with a contentious, vexatious wife.
20. Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise man, And a fool of a man will run through them.
21. He who strives to do good and kind deeds Attains life, success, and honor.
22. One wise man prevailed over a city of warriors And brought down its mighty stronghold.
23. He who guards his mouth and tongue Guards himself from trouble.
24. The proud, insolent man, scoffer is his name, Acts in a frenzy of insolence.
25. The craving of a lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to work.
26. All day long he is seized with craving While the righteous man gives without stint.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked man is an abomination, The more so as he offers it in depravity.
28. A false witness is doomed, But one who really heard will testify with success.
29. The wicked man is brazen-faced; The upright man discerns his course.
30. No wisdom, no prudence, and no counsel Can prevail against the LORD.
31. The horse is readied for the day of battle, But victory comes from the LORD.
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