1Man can make his own plans; but the best answers come from the LORD.
2All our ways seem right in our own eyes; but the LORD weighs our motives.
3Commit whatever you do unto the LORD, and your plans shall prosper.
4The LORD has made all things for His Own purposes, yea, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5Everyone who is prideful is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, they shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth sin is atoned for; and by honoring and obeying the LORD men avoid evil.
7When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great profits ill-gotten.
9A man may plan his course; but the LORD directs his steps.
10A king should utter just decrees; his mouth should not betray his duty to justice.
11Honest scales and balances are of the LORD; He sets the standards for fairness.
12Wicked behavior is an abomination to kings; for their throne is established by righteousness.
13Kings are pleased with righteous words, and they that speak truthfully.
14The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15When a king smiles, it means life, and his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is better than silver.
17The path of the upright shuns evil; those who take that path preserve their soul.
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19It is better to be of a humble spirit with the poor, than to share wealth with the proud.
20Whoever heeds instruction and handles a matter wisely shall prosper; and those who trust in the LORD shall prosper.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and gracious words promote learning.
22Discretion is a wellspring of life to those who have it; but instruction is wasted on fools.
23The heart of the wise exercises a prudent mouth, and his words are persuasive.
24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the body.
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26Hunger drives men to work.
27An ungodly man plots evil, and his mouth is like a burning fire.
28A perverse man stirs up conflict, and a whisperer separates close friends.
29A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good.
30He winks as he devises perverse things; and smirks as he brings evil to pass.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory, if it is attained by living righteously.
32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty warrior; and one with self-control is better than one that captures a city.
33We may throw the dice; but the LORD determines how they fall. Proverbs 17 Easy Reader Bible: Purple Letter Edition © 2023 by Jim Musser. Used by Permission. All rights Reserved. Bible Hub |
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