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The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. 

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All the ways of a man are pure in his own sight, But Yahweh weighs the motives. 

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Commit your works to Yahweh And your plans will be established. 

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Yahweh has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. 

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Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. 

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By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of Yahweh one turns away from evil. 

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When a man's ways are pleasing to Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 

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Better is a little with righteousness Than great produce with injustice. 

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The heart of man plans his way, But Yahweh directs his steps. 

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A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment. 

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A just balance and scales belong to Yahweh; All the weights of the bag are His work. 

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It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For in righteousness a throne is established. 

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Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks uprightly is loved. 

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The wrath of a king is _like_ messengers of death, But a wise man will atone for it. 

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In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the late rain. 

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How much better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold! And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver. 

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The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; He who guards his way keeps his soul. 

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Pride _goes_ before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. 

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It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud. 

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He who considers the word will find good, And how blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh. 

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The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning. 

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Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of ignorant fools is folly. 

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The heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth And increases learning to his lips. 

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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 

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There is a way _which seems_ right to a man, But its end is the way of death. 

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A worker's appetite works for him, For his mouth urges him _on_. 

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A vile man digs up evil, And _the words_ on his lips are like scorching fire. 

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A perverse man spreads strife, And a whisperer separates close companions. 

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A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good. 

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He who winks his eyes _does so_ to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass. 

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Gray hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness. 

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He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his own spirit, than he who captures a city. 

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The lot is cast into the lap, But its every judgment is from Yahweh.