1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. | C | TOSK |
2 All a man's ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. | C | TOSK |
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. | C | TOSK |
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. | C | TOSK |
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. | C | TOSK |
6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. | C | TOSK |
7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even the man's enemies live at peace with him. | TOSK |
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice. | TOSK |
9 A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. | TOSK |
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice. | TOSK |
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. | TOSK |
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. | TOSK |
13 Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. | TOSK |
14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. | TOSK |
15 When a king's face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. | TOSK |
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. | TOSK |
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. | TOSK |
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. | TOSK |
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. | TOSK |
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. | TOSK |
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. | TOSK |
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. | TOSK |
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. | TOSK |
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. | TOSK |
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. | TOSK |
26 A worker's appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward. | TOSK |
27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. | TOSK |
28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends. | TOSK |
29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. | TOSK |
30 He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. | TOSK |
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. | TOSK |
32 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. | TOSK |
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. | TOSK |