1 T he plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 A ll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the thoughts of the heart.

3 T rust your work to the Lord, and your plans will work out well.

4 T he Lord has made all things for His own plans, even the sinful for the day of trouble.

5 E veryone who is proud in heart is a shame to the Lord. For sure, that one will be punished.

6 S in has been paid for by loving-kindness and truth. The fear of the Lord keeps one away from sin.

7 W hen the ways of a man are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even those who hate him to be at peace with him.

8 A little earned in a right way is better than much earned in a wrong way.

9 T he mind of a man plans his way, but the Lord shows him what to do.

10 T he lips of the king should decide as God would. His mouth should not sin in deciding what is right or wrong.

11 W hat is fair in telling the weight of something belongs to the Lord. He cares about all the weights of the bag.

12 I t is a hated thing for kings to do what is wrong. For a throne is built on what is right.

13 L ips that speak what is right and good are the joy of kings, and he who speaks the truth is loved.

14 T he anger of a king carries death, but a wise man will quiet it.

15 L ife is in the light of a king’s face, and his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.

16 T o get wisdom is much better than getting gold. To get understanding should be chosen instead of silver.

17 T he road of the faithful turns away from sin. He who watches his way keeps his life.

18 P ride comes before being destroyed and a proud spirit comes before a fall.

19 I t is better to be poor in spirit among poor people, than to divide the riches that were taken with the proud.

20 H e who listens to the Word will find good, and happy is he who trusts in the Lord.

21 T he wise in heart will be called understanding. And to speak in a pleasing way helps people know what you say is right.

22 U nderstanding is a well of life to him who has it, but to speak strong words to fools is of no use.

23 T he heart of the wise has power over his mouth and adds learning to his lips.

24 P leasing words are like honey. They are sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

25 T here is a way that looks right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

26 A workman’s hunger works for him. The need of his mouth pushes him on.

27 A man of no worth looks for wrong-doing. His words are like burning fire.

28 A bad man spreads trouble. One who hurts people with bad talk separates good friends.

29 A man who hurts people tempts his neighbor to do the same, and leads him in a way that is not good.

30 H e who winks his eyes plans to do bad things. He who closes his lips allows sinful things to happen.

31 H air that is turning white is like a crown of honor. It is found in the way of being right with God.

32 H e who is slow to anger is better than the powerful. And he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.

33 M an decides by throwing an object into the lap, but it is the Lord only who decides.