The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD 1 UEB The plans of the heart belong to a person, but from Yahweh comes the answer from his tongue. BSB BSB: The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 UEB All of a person's ways are pure in his own eyes, but Yahweh 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 UEB Commit your works to Yahweh and your plans will succeed. BSB BSB: Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 UEB Yahweh has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. BSB BSB: The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 UEB Yahweh hates everyone who has an arrogant heart, but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished. BSB BSB: Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 UEB By covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness iniquity is atoned for and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away 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 UEB When a person's ways are pleasing to Yahweh, he makes even that person's 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 UEB Better is a little with what is right, than a large income with injustice. BSB BSB: Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 UEB In his heart a person plans out his way, but Yahweh directs his steps. BSB BSB: A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 UEB Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king, his mouth should not betray justice. BSB BSB: A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 UEB Honest scales come from Yahweh; all the weights in 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 UEB When kings do wicked things, that is something to be despised, for a throne is established by doing what is right. BSB BSB: Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 UEB A king delights in lips that say what is right and he loves the one who speaks directly. BSB BSB: Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 UEB A king's wrath is a messenger of death but a wise man will try to calm his anger. BSB BSB: The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 UEB In the light of a king's face is life and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain. BSB BSB: When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 UEB How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. BSB BSB: How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 UEB The highway of upright people turns away from evil; the one who protects his life guards his way. BSB BSB: The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 UEB Pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a downfall. BSB BSB: Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 UEB It is better to be humble among poor people than to divide the spoil with proud people. BSB BSB: It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 UEB Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed. BSB BSB: Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 UEB The one who is wise in heart is called discerning and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach. BSB BSB: The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 UEB Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the instruction of fools is their foolishness. BSB BSB: Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 UEB The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. BSB BSB: The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 UEB Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. BSB BSB: Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 UEB There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. BSB BSB: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26 UEB The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger urges him on. BSB BSB: A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 UEB A worthless person digs up mischief and his speech is like a scorching fire. BSB BSB: A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 UEB A perverse person stirs up conflict and a gossip separates close friends. BSB BSB: A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29 UEB A man of violence lies to his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. BSB BSB: A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30 UEB The one who winks the eye is plotting perverse things; those who purse the lips will bring evil to pass. BSB BSB: He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31 UEB Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living the right way. BSB BSB: Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
32 UEB It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers 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 UEB The lots are cast into the lap, but the decision is from Yahweh. BSB BSB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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