"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.”
