| 1 Man’s heart makes plans but it is Yahweh who answers. | |
| 2 Although people are satisfied with all of their deeds Yahweh considers the motives. | |
| 3 Entrust all you do to Yahweh and your plans will be realized. | |
| 4 Yahweh made everything for a purpose, even the evildoer for the day of punishment. | |
| 5 Yahweh hates the arrogant heart; you can be sure it will not go unpunished. | |
| 6 With goodness and faithfulness you atone for your sin; with fear of Yahweh you may turn away from evil. | |
| 7 When Yahweh is pleased with a man’s conduct, he reconciles even his enemies with him. | |
| 8 Better to have little but be just than to have a great income without honesty. | |
| 9 Man’s heart seeks the right way but it is Yahweh who makes his footsteps sure. | |
| 10 The lips of the king utter oracles; he will not be mistaken when he judges. | |
| 11 Yahweh demands a just balance and scales; the weights are the work of his hands. | |
| 12 Kings who do evil are an abomination; it is justice that supports the kingship. | |
| 13 He who judges according to justice wins the king’s favor, honest men are pleasing to him. | |
| 14 The king’s anger is a messenger of death but the wise man knows how to appease him. | |
| 15 The king’s serene countenance means life, his favor is like the spring rain. | |
| 16 Better to have acquired wisdom rather than gold, discernment rather than silver. | |
| 17 The way of the honest man is to turn away from evil; he who watches his steps keeps his life safe. | |
| 18 Pride goes before destruction, an arrogant spirit before a fall. | |
| 19 Better be humble among the lowly than share loot with the proud. | |
| 20 He who listens to the word will find happiness; blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh. | |
| 21 He whose heart is wise will be proclaimed discerning; moderate speech brings knowledge. | |
| 22 Good sense is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, foolishness is the punishment of fools. | |
| 23 The wise man’s heart keeps guard over his mouth, making his words more effective. | |
| 24 Kind words are like a honeycomb: sweet to the spirit and healthy to the body. | |
| 25 To one, his way seems honest, but ultimately it leads to death. | |
| 26 The worker’s appetite works to his benefit; the need to eat spurs him on. | |
| 27 The troublemaker prepares disgrace, a scorching fire is on his lips. | |
| 28 The scoundrel stirs up trouble; his critical comments split up friends. | |
| 29 A violent man deceives his neighbor and leads him along a path that is not good. | |
| 30 He who closes his eyes and purses his lips to plot deceit already commits evil. | |
| 31 White hairs are a magnificent crown for the one who has followed the path of virtue. | |
| 32 The patient man is to be preferred to the hero; better the man who masters himself than the conqueror of cities. | |
| 33 Fate is thrown in the bag but the decision depends on Yahweh. | |
