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. A 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 by 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 house-top, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil his neighbor findeth no favor 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. Whoever 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] a 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 honor.
22. A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of its confidence.
23. Whoever 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 labor.
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] from the LORD.