[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.