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1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
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2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
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5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
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6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
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8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
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9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
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20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
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30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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- 1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.
- 2 Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
- 3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the LORD more than sacrifice.
- 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
- 5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
- 6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
- 7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
- 8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
- 9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
- 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
- 11 When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- 12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
- 13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
- 14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
- 15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
- 16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
- 17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
- 18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.
- 19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.
- 20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.
- 21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
- 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
- 23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
- 24 “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.
- 25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;
- 26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
- 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
- 28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
- 29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.
- 30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the LORD.
- 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD.
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