New Living Translation NLT
Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.
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The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.
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All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weighs the motives.
3 Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
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Commit your deeds to the LORD, And your plans shall succeed.
4 The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.
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The LORD has made everything for its own end -- Yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished.
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Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: They shall assuredly not be unpunished.
6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.
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By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When people’s lives please the LORD, even their enemies are at peace with them.
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When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at shalom with him.
8 Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.
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Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
9 We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
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A man's heart plans his course, But the LORD directs his steps.
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
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Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
11 The LORD demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness.
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Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; All the weights in the bag are his work.
12 A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
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It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.
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The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.
15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
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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 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than 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 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
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The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
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Pride goes before destruction, A haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
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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 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful.
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He who gives heed to the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
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The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
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Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are 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 soul and healthy for the body.
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Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
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There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
26 It is good for workers to have an appetite; an empty stomach drives them on.
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The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; For his mouth urges him on.
27 Scoundrels create trouble; their words are a destructive blaze.
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A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
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A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
29 Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
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A man of violence entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.
30 With narrowed eyes, people plot evil; with a smirk, they plan their mischief.
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One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, One who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
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Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
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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 We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.
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The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.