1 The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water, he turns it wherever he will.2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD weighs the hearts.3 To do righteousness and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.4 A high look and a proud heart [which is] the fire of the wicked, [is] sin.5 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness, but of every one [that is] too hasty, only to want.6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of those that seek death.7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them because they refuse to do judgment.8 The way of the perverse man [is] crooked and strange, but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.9 [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a wide house.10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise, and [by] instructing the wise, he receives wisdom.12 The righteous [man] wisely considers the house of the wicked, [how God] overthrows the wicked for [their] evil.13 Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself but shall not be heard.14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the bosom strong wrath.15 [It is] joy to the just to do judgment, but [it shall be] destruction to the workers of iniquity.16 The man that wanders out of the way of wisdom shall end up in the congregation of the dead.17 He that loves pleasure [shall be] a poor man; he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.19 [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and an angry woman.20 [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness, and honour.22 The wise [man] took the city of the mighty and cast down its strength in which it trusted.23 Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.24 Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who deals in proud wrath.25 The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.26 There is [one] who covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and keeps on giving.27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination; how much more, [when] he brings it with lewdness?28 The false witness shall perish, but the man that hears shall stand fast in his word.29 The wicked man hardens his face, but [as for] the upright, he orders his ways.30 [There is] no wisdom nor intelligence nor counsel against the LORD.31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle, but salvation [is] of the LORD.: