1 The plans of the heart [are] unto man, and from YHWH [is] the answer of the tongue.10 Divination [is] on the lips of the king; in judgment his mouth shall not be unfaithful.11 A balance and scales of justice [are] unto YHWH; all the stones of the bag [are] His work.12 An abomination to kings is to commit wickedness, for by righteousness a throne is established.13 Lips of righteousness [are] the delight of kings, and one speaking uprightly he loves.14 The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death, and a wise man will appease it.15 In the light of the face of a king [is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.16 To acquire wisdom—how much better than gold! And to acquire understanding [is] to be chosen above silver!17 The highway of the upright ones turns aside from evil; one guarding his soul watches over his way.18 Before the face of breaking [is] pride, and before a fall [is] a haughty spirit.19 Better to be lowly spirit among the poor, than to divide plunder with proud ones.2 All the ways of a man [are] pure in his own eyes, and YHWH weighs out the spirit.20 One acting wisely concerning a matter will find good, and one trusting in YHWH [is] blessed.21 The one wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases learning.22 A fountain of life [is] understanding to its owners, and the discipline of fools [is] folly.23 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, and upon his lips he increases learning.24 Words of pleasantness [are] a comb of honey—sweet to the soul and healing to the bone.25 There is a way right before the face of a man, and its end is the way of death.26 The soul of the laborer labors for himself, because his mouth presses him onward.27 A man of worthlessness digs up evil, and upon his lips [it is] like a fire burning.28 A man of perversity sends out strife, and a murmurer is separating a close friend.29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way [that is] not good.3 Roll your works toward YHWH, and your plans will be established.30 Winking his eyes to devise perversity, pursing his lips, he has accomplished evil.31 Grey hair [is] a crown of glory; along the path of righteousness it is found.32 Better [is] one slow to anger than a mighty one, and one ruling over his spirit than one taking a city.33 Into the lap the lot is cast, and all its judgment [is] from YHWH.4 YHWH has made everything for its own end—even the wicked for the day of evil.5 An abomination to YHWH [is] everyone high of heart; hand to hand, he will not be acquitted.6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of YHWH one turns aside from evil.7 When the ways of a man please YHWH, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.8 Better [is] a little with righteousness than an abundance of increase without justice.9 The heart of man plans his way, and YHWH establishes his step.