^{1 Ref} The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

^{2 Ref} Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

^{3 Ref} To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

^{4 Ref} An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

^{5 Ref} The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

^{6 Ref} The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

^{7 Ref} The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

^{8 Ref} The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

^{9 Ref} It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

^{10 Ref} The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

^{11 Ref} When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

^{12 Ref} The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

^{13 Ref} Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

^{14 Ref} A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

^{15 Ref} It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

^{16 Ref} The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

^{17 Ref} He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

^{18 Ref} The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

^{19 Ref} It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

^{20 Ref} There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

^{21 Ref} He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

^{22 Ref} A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

^{23 Ref} Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

^{24 Ref} Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

^{25 Ref} The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

^{26 Ref} He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

^{27 Ref} The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

^{28 Ref} A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

^{29 Ref} A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

^{30 Ref} There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

^{31 Ref} The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.