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

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

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

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth 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.

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

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

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

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.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

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

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

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

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

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

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour 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.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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.

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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

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 quiets anger. A gift from the heart quiets strong anger.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

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.

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation 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.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be 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.

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

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

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth 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.

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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!

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

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

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

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

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

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

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.