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The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
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The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
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The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
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Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
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When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.