1The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Many Bible Versions
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. Many Bible Versions
3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Many Bible Versions
4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. Many Bible Versions
5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Many Bible Versions
6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. Many Bible Versions
7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. Many Bible Versions
8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. Many Bible Versions
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. Many Bible Versions
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Many Bible Versions
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Many Bible Versions
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. Many Bible Versions
13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Many Bible Versions
14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. Many Bible Versions
15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. Many Bible Versions
16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. Many Bible Versions
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. Many Bible Versions
18The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. Many Bible Versions
19It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. Many Bible Versions
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Many Bible Versions
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Many Bible Versions
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. Many Bible Versions
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Many Bible Versions
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. Many Bible Versions
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. Many Bible Versions
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Many Bible Versions
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Many Bible Versions
28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. Many Bible Versions
29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. Many Bible Versions
30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. Many Bible Versions
31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. Many Bible Versions