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The king’s heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

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Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

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To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.

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The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

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The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.

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[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.

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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

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[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

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The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

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He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

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The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

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[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

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A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

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A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.

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[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

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The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.

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

KJV: King James Version (1769 text). Public domain outside the United Kingdom.

KJVKing James Version

1The king’s heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

2Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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

8The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.

9[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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

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

12The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.

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

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

15[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

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

17He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

19[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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

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

27The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.

30[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

31The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.