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1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
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2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
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3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
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4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
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5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
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6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
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7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
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12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
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23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
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28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
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30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
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31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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- 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
- 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives.
- 3 Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
- 4 The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil.
- 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
- 6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
- 7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
- 8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.
- 9 The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
- 10 A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
- 11 A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.
- 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
- 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
- 14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
- 15 In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
- 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
- 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
- 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
- 19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- 20 He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- 21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
- 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly.
- 23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- 25 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
- 26 A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.
- 27 A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
- 28 A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
- 29 A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
- 30 He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
- 31 A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.
- 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
- 33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
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