1 T he heart of the king is like rivers of water in the hand of the Lord. He turns it where He wishes.

2 E very man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts.

3 T o do what is right and good and fair is more pleasing to the Lord than gifts given on the altar in worship.

4 E yes lifted high and a proud heart is sin and is the lamp of the sinful.

5 T he plans of those who do their best lead only to having all they need, but all who are in a hurry come only to want.

6 G etting riches by a lying tongue is like a passing cloud, and leads to death.

7 T he way the sinful hurt others will draw them away, because they will not do what is right and fair.

8 T he way of a guilty man is sinful, but the actions of the pure man are right.

9 I t is better to live in a corner of a roof than in a house shared with an arguing woman.

10 T he soul of the sinful has a desire for what is bad. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

11 W hen the man who laughs at the truth is punished, the fool becomes wise. When a wise man is taught, he gets much learning.

12 T he One Who is right and good thinks about the house of the sinful, and the sinful are thrown down to be destroyed.

13 H e who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered.

14 A gift in secret quiets anger. A gift from the heart quiets strong anger.

15 W hen what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.

16 A man who goes away from the way of understanding will rest in the gathering of the dead.

17 H e who loves only fun will become a poor man. He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

18 T he sinful man is the price given for the man who is right with God, the man who is not faithful for the faithful man.

19 I t is better to live in a desert land than with a woman who argues and causes trouble.

20 T here are riches and oil of great worth in the house of the wise, but a foolish man swallows them up.

21 H e who follows what is right and loving and kind finds life, right-standing with God and honor.

22 A wise man goes over the city walls of the powerful, and brings down the strong-place in which they trust.

23 H e who watches over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

24 “ Proud,” “Self-important” and “One who laughs at the truth” are the names of the man who acts without respect and is proud.

25 T he desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands will not work.

26 H e is filled with desire all day long, but the man who is right with God gives all he can.

27 T he gift given on an altar in worship by the sinful is a hated thing. How much more when he brings it for the wrong reason!

28 A person who tells a lie about someone else will be lost, but the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

29 A sinful man’s face shows he is pretending, but a good man is sure of himself.

30 T here is no wisdom and no understanding and no words that can stand against the Lord.

31 T he horse is made ready for war, but winning the fight belongs to the Lord.