1The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.studyinterlinear
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.studyinterlinear
3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.studyinterlinear
4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.studyinterlinear
5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.studyinterlinear
6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.studyinterlinear
7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.studyinterlinear
8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.studyinterlinear
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.studyinterlinear
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.studyinterlinear
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.studyinterlinear
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.studyinterlinear
13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.studyinterlinear
14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.studyinterlinear
15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.studyinterlinear
16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.studyinterlinear
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.studyinterlinear
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.studyinterlinear
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.studyinterlinear
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.studyinterlinear
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.studyinterlinear
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.studyinterlinear
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.studyinterlinear
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.studyinterlinear
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.studyinterlinear
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.studyinterlinear
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?studyinterlinear
28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.studyinterlinear
29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.studyinterlinear
30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.studyinterlinear
31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.studyinterlinear