Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 We may make our plans, but God has the last word.
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The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
2 You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.
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All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Yahweh weighs the motives.
3 Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
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Commit your deeds to Yahweh, And your plans shall succeed.
4 Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
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Yahweh has made everything for its own end -- Yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 The Lord hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment.
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Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: They shall assuredly not be unpunished.
6 Be loyal and faithful, and God will forgive your sin. Obey the Lord and nothing evil will happen to you.
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By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
7 When you please the Lord, you can make your enemies into friends.
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When a man's ways please Yahweh, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 It is better to have a little, honestly earned, than to have a large income, dishonestly gained.
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Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
9 You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
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A man's heart plans his course, But Yahweh directs his steps.
10 The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.
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Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. His shall not betray his mouth.
11 The Lord wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.
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Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; All the weights in the bag are his work.
12 Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
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It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it.
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14 A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
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The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.
15 The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime - life is there.
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In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
16 It is better - much better - to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
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How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17 Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going - it may save your life.
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The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
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Pride goes before destruction, A haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.
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It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the Lord and you will be happy.
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He who gives heed to the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21 A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
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The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.
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The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
24 Kind words are like honey - sweet to the taste and good for your health.
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 What you think is the right road may lead to death.
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There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
26 A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to satisfy his hunger.
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The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; For his mouth urges him on.
27 Evil people look for ways to harm others; even their words burn with evil.
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A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.
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A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
29 Violent people deceive their friends and lead them to disaster.
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A man of violence entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.
30 Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.
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One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, One who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
31 Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.
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Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
32 It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
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One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
33 People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.
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The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from Yahweh.