- 1. Rivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it.
- 2. Every way of a man `is' right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
- 3. To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
- 4. Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked `is' sin.
- 5. The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
- 6. The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
- 7. The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
- 8. Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work.
- 9. Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than `with' a woman of contentions and a house of company.
- 10. The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
- 11. When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
- 12. The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
- 13. Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
- 14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
- 15. To do justice `is' joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
- 16. A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
- 17. Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
- 18. The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
- 19. Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than `with' a woman of contentions and anger.
- 20. A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
- 21. Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
- 22. A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
- 23. Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
- 24. Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
- 25. The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
- 26. All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- 27. The sacrifice of the wicked `is' abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
- 28. A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
- 29. A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
- 30. There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
- 31. A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance `is' of Jehovah!
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