The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD 1 DBY The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. BSB BSB: The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 DBY All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth 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 DBY Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established. BSB BSB: Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 DBY Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, 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 DBY Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent. BSB BSB: Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 DBY By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah 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 DBY When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh 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 DBY Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right. BSB BSB: Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 DBY The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps. BSB BSB: A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 DBY An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment. BSB BSB: A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 DBY The just balance and scales are Jehovah'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 DBY 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 DBY Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright. BSB BSB: Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 DBY The fury 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 DBY In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour 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 DBY How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver! BSB BSB: How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 DBY The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul. BSB BSB: The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 DBY Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. BSB BSB: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 DBY Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, 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 DBY He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he. BSB BSB: Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 DBY The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. BSB BSB: The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 DBY Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath 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 DBY The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning. BSB BSB: The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 DBY Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones. BSB BSB: Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 DBY There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is 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 DBY The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on. BSB BSB: A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 DBY A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire. BSB BSB: A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 DBY A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends. BSB BSB: A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29 DBY A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good. BSB BSB: A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30 DBY He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass. BSB BSB: He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31 DBY The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. BSB BSB: Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32 DBY He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh 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 DBY The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah. BSB BSB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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