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 .
