The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD 1 DRA It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue. BSB BSB: The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 DRA All the ways of a man are open to his eyes: the Lord is the weigher of spirits. BSB BSB: All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 DRA Lay open thy works to the Lord: and thy thoughts shall be directed. BSB BSB: Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 DRA The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day. BSB BSB: The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 DRA Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices. BSB BSB: Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 DRA By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: 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 DRA When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace. BSB BSB: When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8 DRA Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity. BSB BSB: Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 DRA The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps. BSB BSB: A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 DRA Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment. BSB BSB: A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 DRA Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag. BSB BSB: Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 DRA They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. BSB BSB: Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 DRA Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved. BSB BSB: Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 DRA The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the 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 DRA In the cheerfulness of the king’s countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain. BSB BSB: When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 DRA Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver. BSB BSB: How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 DRA The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way. BSB BSB: The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 DRA Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall. BSB BSB: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 DRA It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils 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 DRA The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed. BSB BSB: Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 DRA The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things. BSB BSB: The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 DRA Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness. BSB BSB: Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 DRA The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips. BSB BSB: The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 DRA Well ordered words are as a 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 DRA There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death. BSB BSB: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26 DRA The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it. BSB BSB: A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 DRA The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire. BSB BSB: A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 DRA A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes. BSB BSB: A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29 DRA An unjust man allureth his friend: 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 DRA He that with fixed eyes deviseth wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass. BSB BSB: He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31 DRA Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice. BSB BSB: Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32 DRA The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities. 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 DRA Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord. BSB BSB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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