The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD 1 AKJV The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. BSB BSB: The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 AKJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits. BSB BSB: All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 AKJV Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established. BSB BSB: Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 AKJV The LORD has made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. BSB BSB: The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 AKJV Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. BSB BSB: Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 AKJV By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. BSB BSB: By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7 AKJV When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. BSB BSB: When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8 AKJV Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. BSB BSB: Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 AKJV A man’s heart devises his way: but the LORD directs his steps. BSB BSB: A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 AKJV A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresses not in judgment. BSB BSB: A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 AKJV A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. BSB BSB: Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 AKJV It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. BSB BSB: Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 AKJV Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks right. BSB BSB: Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 AKJV The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. BSB BSB: The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 AKJV In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain. BSB BSB: When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 AKJV How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! BSB BSB: How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 AKJV The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul. BSB BSB: The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 AKJV Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. BSB BSB: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 AKJV Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. BSB BSB: It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 AKJV He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. BSB BSB: Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 AKJV The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning. BSB BSB: The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 AKJV Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly. BSB BSB: Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 AKJV The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. BSB BSB: The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 AKJV Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. BSB BSB: Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 AKJV There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. BSB BSB: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26 AKJV He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him. BSB BSB: A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 AKJV An ungodly man digs up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. BSB BSB: A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 AKJV A fraudulent man sows strife: and a whisperer separates chief friends. BSB BSB: A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29 AKJV A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good. BSB BSB: A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30 AKJV He shuts his eyes to devise fraudulent things: moving his lips he brings evil to pass. BSB BSB: He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31 AKJV The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. BSB BSB: Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32 AKJV He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city. BSB BSB: He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
33 AKJV The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. BSB BSB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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