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The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD

Verse1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

Verse2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

Verse3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Verse4The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Verse5Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Verse6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

Verse7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Verse8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

Verse9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Verse10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Verse11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Verse12Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Verse13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Verse14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Verse15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Verse16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Verse17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

Verse18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Verse19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Verse20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Verse21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Verse22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Verse23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Verse24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Verse25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Verse26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.

Verse27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

Verse28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

Verse29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

Verse30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

Verse31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Verse32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Verse33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.