1People may make plans in their hearts, but Yahweh gives the right words to say.
2A person may think all their ways are pure, but Yahweh examines their true intentions.
3Entrust your work to Yahweh, and your plans will succeed.
4Yahweh has made everything with a purpose—even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5Yahweh detests all who are proud; they will certainly not escape punishment.
6Dishonesty is forgiven through loyalty and truth. People turn away from evil when they respect Yahweh.
7When a person's ways please Yahweh, he makes even their enemies live in peace with them.
8It is better to have a little with righteousness than large profits gained unfairly.
9A person's heart plans their way, but Yahweh guides their steps.
10The king's decisions are inspired; he makes no mistakes when he judges.
11Honest scales and weights belong to Yahweh; they are all his handiwork.
12Kings detest doing wrong, because a throne is made secure through righteousness.
13Kings are pleased with truthful words; they love those who speak honestly.
14A king's anger can mean death, but a wise person can calm it.
15When the king is pleased, there is life. His favor is like the clouds that bring spring rain.
16Receiving wisdom is much better than getting gold! Gaining understanding is far better than choosing silver.
17The path of honest people is to stay away from evil. Whoever watches their behavior protects their life.
18Pride leads to destruction, and an arrogant attitude comes before a fall.
19It is better to be humble and with the poor than to share stolen goods with the proud.
20Whoever pays attention to God's word will find success. Everyone who trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21Those with a wise heart will be called understanding. Pleasant words promote learning.
22Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it, but fools are punished by their own foolishness.
23The heart of a wise person guides their speech and makes their words more persuasive.
24Pleasant words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
25There is a path that seems right to people, but in the end, it leads to death.
26A working person's hunger drives them to work; their mouth urges them on.
27A wicked person plans trouble. Their words are like a destructive fire.
28A twisted person stirs up conflict. Someone who gossips separates close friends.
29A violent person tempts their neighbor and leads them down a bad path.
30Someone who winks to scheme evil, someone who presses their lips together contemplating wickedness, is determined to do wrong.
31Gray hair is a glorious crown. It is earned through a righteous life.
32Someone who is slow to anger is better than a strong warrior; someone who controls their temper is better than someone who conquers a city.
33The dice are cast, but every decision they make comes from Yahweh.