1 He turns it wherever He wishes. | |
2 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; | |
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, thea Lit seekerspursuit 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
Thanb Lit with a woman of contentions and a house of associationin 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, thec Lit simplenaive 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 thed Lit departed spiritsdead. | |
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 thee Lit strength of truststronghold 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 hef Lit desires desireis 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 mang Lit makes firm with his facedisplays 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. | |
