1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord , Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Prov. 16:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, Prov. 24:12; Luke 16:15 But the Lord weighs the hearts.3 1 Sam. 15:22; Prov. 15:8; Is. 1:11, 16, 17; Hos. 6:6; (Mic. 6:7, 8) To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 Prov. 6:17 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.5 Prov. 10:4 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.6 2 Pet. 2:3 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.8 The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with Prov. 19:13 a contentious woman.10 James 4:5 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the Prov. 19:25 wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.13 (Matt. 7:2; 18:30–34); James 2:13;1 John 3:17 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the Ps. 49:14 dead.17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.20 Ps. 112:3; Prov. 8:21 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.21 Prov. 15:9; Matt. 5:6; (Rom. 2:7); 1 Cor. 15:58 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor.22 A 2 Sam. 5:6–9; Prov. 24:5; Eccl. 7:19; 9:15, 16 wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.23 Prov. 12:13; 13:3; 18:21; (James 3:2) Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.24 A proud and haughty man — “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.25 The Prov. 13:4 desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous (Prov. 22:9; Eph. 4:28) gives and does not spare.27 Prov. 15:8; Is. 66:3; Jer. 6:20; Amos 5:22 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.29 A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.30 Is. 8:9, 10; (Jer. 9:23, 24); Acts 5:39;1 Cor. 3:19, 20 There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord .31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But Ps. 3:8; Jer. 3:23; (1 Cor. 15:57) deliverance is of the Lord .