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