1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.studyinterlinear
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.studyinterlinear
3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.studyinterlinear
4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.studyinterlinear
5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.studyinterlinear
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.studyinterlinear
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.studyinterlinear
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.studyinterlinear
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.studyinterlinear
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.studyinterlinear
11A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.studyinterlinear
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.studyinterlinear
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.studyinterlinear
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.studyinterlinear
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.studyinterlinear
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!studyinterlinear
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.studyinterlinear
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.studyinterlinear
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.studyinterlinear
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.studyinterlinear
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.studyinterlinear
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.studyinterlinear
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.studyinterlinear
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.studyinterlinear
25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.studyinterlinear
26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.studyinterlinear
27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.studyinterlinear
28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.studyinterlinear
29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.studyinterlinear
30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.studyinterlinear
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.studyinterlinear
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.studyinterlinear
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.studyinterlinear