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| 1
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the
tongue, is from the LORD. |
1
The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue
is from the LORD. |
1
The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the
tongue is from the LORD. |
| 2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD
weigheth the spirits. |
2
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD
weighs the spirit. |
2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, But the LORD
weighs the motives. |
| 3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. |
3
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. |
3
Commit your works to the LORD, And your plans will be established. |
| 4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked
for the day of evil. |
4
The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked
for the day of trouble. |
4
The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked
for the day of evil. |
| 5
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
5
Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be
assured, he will not go unpunished. |
5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. |
| 6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the
LORD men depart from evil. |
6
By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the
fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. |
6
By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the
fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. |
| 7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies
to be at peace with him. |
7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies
to be at peace with him. |
7
When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his
enemies to be at peace with him. |
| 8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without
right. |
8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with
injustice. |
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Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with
injustice. |
| 9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. |
9
A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. |
9
The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. |
| 10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth
not in judgment. |
10
Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does
not sin in judgment. |
10
A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should
not err in judgment. |
| 11
A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of
the bag are his work. |
11
A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in
the bag are his work. |
11
A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights
of the bag are His concern. |
| 12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the
throne is established by righteousness. |
12
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is
established by righteousness. |
12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne
is established on righteousness. |
| 13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that
speaketh right. |
13
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who
speaks what is right. |
13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right
is loved. |
| 14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man
will pacify it. |
14
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will
appease it. |
14
The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death, But a wise
man will appease it. |
| 15
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour
is as a cloud of the latter rain. |
15
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is
like the clouds that bring the spring rain. |
15
In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like
a cloud with the spring rain. |
| 16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding
rather to be chosen than silver! |
16
To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to
be chosen rather than silver. |
16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding
is to be chosen above silver. |
| 17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth
his way preserveth his soul. |
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The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards
his way preserves his life. |
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches
his way preserves his life. |
| 18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before
a fall. |
18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a
fall. |
18
Pride [goes] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before
stumbling. |
| 19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than
to divide the spoil with the proud. |
19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide
the spoil with the proud. |
19
It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to
divide the spoil with the proud. |
| 20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso
trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. |
20
He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he
who trusts in the LORD. |
20
He who gives attention to the word shall find good, And blessed
is he who trusts in the LORD. |
| 21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness
of the lips increaseth learning. |
21
The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant
speech increases persuasiveness. |
21
The wise in heart will be called discerning, And sweetness of
speech increases persuasiveness. |
| 22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
but the instruction of fools is folly. |
22
Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is
the chastisement of fools. |
22
Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, But the
discipline of fools is folly. |
| 23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning
to his lips. |
23
The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness
to his lips. |
23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds persuasiveness
to his lips. |
| 24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health
to the bones. |
24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and
health to the body. |
24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing
to the bones. |
| 25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof
are the ways of death. |
25
There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the
way to death. |
25
There is a way [which seems] right to a man, But its end is
the way of death. |
| 26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth
it of him. |
26
A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. |
26
A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him
[on.] |
| 27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as
a burning fire. |
27
A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching
fire. |
27
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are as a scorching
fire. |
| 28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief
friends. |
28
A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close
friends. |
28
A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate
friends. |
| 29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the
way that is not good. |
29
A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way
that is not good. |
29
A man of violence entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way
that is not good. |
| 30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips
he bringeth evil to pass. |
30
He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses
his lips brings evil to pass. |
30
He who winks his eyes [does so] to devise perverse things; He
who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. |
| 31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way
of righteousness. |
31
A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous
life. |
31
A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. |
| 32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. |
32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who
rules his spirit than he who takes a city. |
32
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who
rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. |
| 33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof
is of the LORD. |
33
The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from
the LORD. |
33
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from
the LORD. |
