211 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord ; He turns it wherever e e He wishes .
2 Every man's way is right in his own eyes , But the Lord weighs the hearts .
3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice .
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart , The lamp of the wicked , is sin .
5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage , But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty .
6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor , the pursuit of death .
7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away , Because they refuse to act with justice .
8 The way of a guilty man is crooked , But as for the pure , his conduct is upright .
9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman .
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil ; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes .
11 When the scoffer is punished , the naive becomes wise ; But when the wise is instructed , he receives knowledge .
12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked , Turning the wicked to ruin .
13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered .
14 A gift in secret subdues anger , And a bribe in the bosom , strong wrath .
15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous , But is terror to the workers of iniquity .
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead .
17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man ; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich .
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous , And the treacherous is in the place of the upright .
19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman .
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise , But a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life , righteousness and honor .
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust .
23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue , Guards his soul from troubles .
24 "Proud ," "Haughty ," " Scoffer ," are his names , Who acts with insolent pride .
25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death , For his hands refuse to work ; 26 All day long he is craving , While the righteous gives and does not hold back .
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination , How much e more e when he brings it with evil intent !
28 A false witness will perish , But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever .
29 A wicked man displays a bold face , But as for the upright , he makes his way sure .
30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the Lord . 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle , But victory belongs to 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 .
