161 The plans of the heart belong to man , But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord .
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight , But the Lord weighs the motives .
3 Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established .
4 The Lord has made everything for its own purpose , Even the wicked for the day of evil .
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord ; Assuredly , he will not be unpunished .
6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil .
7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord , He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice e .
9 The mind of man plans his way , But the Lord directs his steps .
10 A divine decision is in the lips of the king ; His mouth should not err in judgment .
11 A just balance and scales belong to the Lord ; All the weights of the bag are His concern .
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts , For a throne is established on righteousness .
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings , And he who speaks right is loved .
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death , But a wise man will appease it. 15 In the light of a king's face is life , And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain .
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold ! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver .
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil ; He who watches his way preserves his life .
18 Pride goes before destruction , And a haughty spirit before stumbling .
19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud .
20 He who gives attention to the word will find good , And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord .
21 The wise in heart will be called understanding , And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness .
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly .
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips .
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb e , Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones .
25 There is a way which seems right to a man , But its end is the way of death .
26 A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on.
27 A worthless man digs up evil , While his words are like scorching fire . 28 A perverse man spreads strife , And a slanderer separates intimate friends .
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good . 30 He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things ; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass .
31 A gray head is a crown of glory ; It is found in the way of righteousness .
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty , And he who rules his spirit , than he who captures a city .
33 The lot is cast into the lap , But its every decision is from the Lord .
31 My son , do not forget my teaching , But let your heart keep my commandments ; 2 For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. 3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck , Write them on the tablet of your heart . 4 So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man . 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding . 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight .
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes ; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil . 8 It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones . 9 Honor the Lord from your wealth And from the first of all your produce ; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine . 11 My son , do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His reproof , 12 For whom the Lord loves He reproves , Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights .
13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding . 14 For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold . 15 She is more precious than jewels ; And nothing e you desire compares with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand ; In her left hand are riches and honor . 17 Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace . 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast . 19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth , By understanding He established the heavens . 20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken up And the skies drip with dew .
21 My son , let them not vanish from your sight ; Keep sound wisdom and discretion , 22 So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck . 23 Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble . 24 When you lie down , you will not be afraid ; When you lie down , your sleep will be sweet . 25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes ; 26 For the Lord will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught .
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due , When it is in your power to do it. 28 Do not say to your neighbor , "Go , and come back , And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you. 29 Do not devise harm against your neighbor , While he lives securely beside you. 30 Do not contend with a man without cause , If he has done you no harm . 31 Do not envy a man of violence And do not choose any of his ways . 32 For the devious are an abomination to the Lord ; But He is intimate with the upright . 33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked , But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous . 34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers , Yet He gives grace to the afflicted . 35 The wise will inherit honor , But fools display dishonor .
