| 1. | Rivulets of waters `is' the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclineth it. |
| 2. | Every way of a man `is' right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts. |
| 3. | To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. |
| 4. | Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked `is' sin. |
| 5. | The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. |
| 6. | The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death. |
| 7. | The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment. |
| 8. | Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work. |
| 9. | Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than `with' a woman of contentions and a house of company. |
| 10. | The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. |
| 11. | When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. |
| 12. | The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness. |
| 13. | Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. |
| 14. | A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. |
| 15. | To do justice `is' joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity. |
| 16. | A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth. |
| 17. | Whoso `is' loving mirth `is' a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. |
| 18. | The wicked `is' an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. |
| 19. | Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than `with' a woman of contentions and anger. |
| 20. | A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up. |
| 21. | Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
| 22. | A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence. |
| 23. | Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul. |
| 24. | Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride. |
| 25. | The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. |
| 26. | All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not. |
| 27. | The sacrifice of the wicked `is' abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it. |
| 28. | A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. |
| 29. | A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way. |
| 30. | There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah. |
| 31. | A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance `is' of Jehovah! |