King James New American Standard Bible
  • 1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
  • 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
  • 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
  • 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
  • 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
  • 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
  • 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
  • 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
  • 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
  • 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
  • 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
  • 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
  • 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
  • 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
  • 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
  • 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
  • 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
  • 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
  • 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
  • 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
  • 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
  • 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
  • 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
  • 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
  • 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
  • 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
  • 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
  • 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
  • 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
  • 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
  • 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
  • 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.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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