The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD 1 WBS The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD. BSB BSB: The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 WBS All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD 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 WBS Commit thy works to the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. BSB BSB: Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 WBS The LORD hath 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS When a man's ways please the LORD, 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 WBS Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right. BSB BSB: Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 WBS A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. BSB BSB: A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 WBS A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. BSB BSB: A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. BSB BSB: Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 WBS 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 WBS In the light of a 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 WBS 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 WBS The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. BSB BSB: The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 WBS 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 WBS Better it is to be of a 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 WBS He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. BSB BSB: Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 WBS The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. BSB BSB: The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 WBS Understanding is a well-spring of life to 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 WBS The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. BSB BSB: The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 WBS Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, 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 WBS There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it 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 WBS He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. BSB BSB: A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 WBS An ungodly man diggeth 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 WBS A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. BSB BSB: A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29 WBS A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth 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 WBS He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing of it is from the LORD. BSB BSB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
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