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