| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 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 clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the motives. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7When a man's ways are pleasing to 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 income with injustice. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20He who gives attention to the word will find good, And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate 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] | 30He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures 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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