[1] The king`s heart is in Yahweh`s hand like the watercourses. He turns
it wherever he desires. [2] Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
But Yahweh weighs the hearts. [3] To do righteousness and justice Is
more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. [4] A high look, and a proud
heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. [5] The plans of the diligent
surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to
poverty. [6] Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor for
those who seek death. [7] The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
Because they refuse to do what is right. [8] The way of the guilty is
devious, But the conduct of the innocent is upright. [9] It is better to
dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a
contentious woman. [10] The soul of the wicked desires evil; His
neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. [11] When the mocker is punished, the
simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
[12] The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the
wicked to ruin. [13] Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He
will also cry out, but shall not be heard. [14] A gift in secret pacifies
anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. [15] It is joy to the
righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of
iniquity. [16] The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall
rest in the assembly of the dead. [17] He who loves pleasure shall be a
poor man: He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich. [18] The wicked
is a ransom for the righteous; The treacherous for the upright. [19] It
is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful
woman. [20] There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
But a foolish man swallows it up. [21] He who follows after
righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor. [22] A
wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the strength of
its confidence. [23] Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his
soul from troubles. [24] The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name;
He works in the arrogance of pride. [25] The desire of the sluggard kills
him, For his hands refuse to labor. [26] There are those who covet
greedily all the day long; But the righteous gives and doesn`t withhold.
[27] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when
he brings it with a wicked mind! [28] A false witness will perish, And a
man who listens speaks to eternity. [29] A wicked man hardens his face;
But as for the upright, he establishes his ways. [30] There is no wisdom
nor understanding Nor counsel against Yahweh. [31] The horse is prepared
for the day of battle; But victory is with Yahweh.
