1 O f man arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.

Of man arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.

2 A ll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.

3 R oll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

4 A ll things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked for a day of evil.

All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked for a day of evil.

5 A n abomination to Jehovah every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.

An abomination to Jehovah every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.

6 I n kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.

In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.

7 W hen a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.

When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.

8 B etter a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

Better a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

9 T he heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

10 A n oath on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.

An oath on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.

11 A just beam and balances Jehovah's, His work all the stones of the bag.

A just beam and balances Jehovah's, His work all the stones of the bag.

12 A n abomination to kings doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

An abomination to kings doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

13 T he delight of kings righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

The delight of kings righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

14 T he fury of a king messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.

The fury of a king messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.

15 I n the light of a king's face life, And his good-will as a cloud of the latter rain.

In the light of a king's face life, And his good-will as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 T o get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

17 A highway of the upright, `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

A highway of the upright, `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

18 B efore destruction pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit.'

Before destruction pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit.'

19 B etter is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

20 T he wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

21 T o the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

22 A fountain of life understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

A fountain of life understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

23 T he heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

24 S ayings of pleasantness a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

Sayings of pleasantness a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

25 T here is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

26 A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused to bend over it.

A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused to bend over it.

27 A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.

A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.

28 A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.

30 C onsulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.

Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.

31 A crown of beauty grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

A crown of beauty grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

32 B etter the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

Better the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

33 I nto the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah all its judgment!

Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah all its judgment!