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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. |
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