Dual Panel1A mortal may order his thoughts, but the LORD inspires the words his tongue utters.
2A mortal's whole conduct may seem right to him, but the LORD weighs up his motives.
3Commit to the LORD all that you do, and your plans will be successful.
4The LORD has made each thing for its own end; so he has made the wicked for a day of calamity.
5One and all the proud are abominable to the LORD; depend upon it: they will not escape punishment.
6Guilt is wiped out by loyalty and faith, and the fear of the LORD makes mortals turn from evil.
7When the LORD approves someone's conduct, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
8Better a pittance honestly earned than great gains ill gotten.
9Someone may plan his journey by his own wit, but it is the LORD who guides his steps.
10The king's mouth is an oracle; he does not err when he passes sentence.
11Accuracy of scales and balances is the LORD's concern; all the weights in the bag are his business.
12Wrongdoing is abhorrent to kings, for a throne rests firmly on righteousness.
13Honest speech is what pleases kings, for they hold dear those who speak the truth.
14A king's anger is a herald of death, and the wise will appease it.
15In the light of the king's countenance is life; his favour is like a rain-cloud in the spring.
16How much better than gold it is to get wisdom, and to gain discernment is more desirable than silver.
17The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who watches his step preserves his life.
18Pride goes before disaster, and arrogance before a fall.
19Better live humbly with those in need than divide the spoil with the proud.
20He who is shrewd in business will prosper, but happy is he who puts his trust in the LORD.
21The sensible person seeks advice from the wise; persuasive speech increases learning.
22Good sense is a fountain of life to its possessors, but a fool is punished by his own folly.
23The wise person's mind guides his speech, and what his lips impart increases learning.
24Kind words are like dripping honey: sweetness to the palate and health for the body.
25A road may seem straightforward to the one who is on it, yet it may end as the way to death.
26The labourer's appetite impels him to work, hunger spurs him on.
27A scoundrel rakes up evil gossip; it is like a scorching fire on his lips.
28Disaffection sows strife, and tale-bearing breaks up the closest friendship.
29Anyone given to violence will entice others and lead them into evil ways.
30Anyone narrowing his eyes intends dishonesty, and one who pinches his lips is bent on mischief.
31Grey hair is a crown of glory, which is won by a virtuous life.
32Better be slow to anger than a fighter, better control one's temper than capture a city.
33The lots may be cast into the lap, but the issue depends wholly on the LORD.