Proverbs 16:4-20 in English

⁴ Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

¹¹ A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.

⁷ The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.

⁸ He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: and they that rightly seek him shall find peace.

⁹ All the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; and the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.

¹⁰ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgment.

¹¹ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.

¹² An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.

¹⁴ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.

¹⁵ The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favour with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

¹⁶ The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

⁴ The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

⁴ The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless. The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices. He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: and they that rightly seek him shall find peace. All of the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; and the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.

¹⁰ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgment.

¹¹ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.

¹² An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.

¹⁴ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.

¹⁵ The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favor with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

¹⁶ The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

⁴ The LORD hath made every thing for its own end: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

¹¹ A just balance and scales are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight or kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

⁴ Yahweh knows why he does everything that he does; he has even prepared the wicked for the time that he will punish them.

⁵ Yahweh hates/detests everyone who is proud IDM; you can be certain IDM that they will be punished LIT.

⁶ Be loyal to Yahweh and faithfully obey him; if you do that, he will forgive you for having sinned. If we revere him, nothing evil will happen to us (OR, he will prevent evil things from happening to us).

⁷ When our behavior pleases Yahweh, he even causes our enemies to act peacefully toward us.

⁸ It is better to have a small amount of money that is earned honestly than to have a lot of money that is acquired dishonestly.

⁹ People plan what they want to do, but Yahweh directs/determines what they will really be able to do.

¹⁰ If God directs what a king says, what he decides is always right/fair.

¹¹ Yahweh wants us to use scales that are correct; the weights in his bag are correct, because he made them.

¹² Kings detest those who do evil, because it is people doing what is fair/right that causes their governments to be MTY strong.

¹³ Kings are delighted to hear people say MTY what is true; they love those who say what is right/honest.

¹⁴ If a king becomes angry, he may command that someone be executed, so wise people will try to cause him to be calm.

¹⁵ If a king has a smile MTY on his face, he will enable people to have a long life (OR, he will not order people to be executed); his being pleased with people is as delightful as rain in the springtime when seeds are planted.

¹⁶ Becoming wise is better than aquiring gold; getting good understanding/insight is better than acquiring silver.

¹⁷ Those whose behavior MET is good/right turn away from doing evil; those who guard their conduct MTY protect their lives.

¹⁸ Being proud will ◄lead to your having/cause you to have► disasters; despising others will result in your being ruined.

¹⁹ It is better to be humble and poor than to associate with proud people and to become rich by dividing with them ◄plunder/goods captured in a battle►.

²⁰ Those who heed good teaching/instruction will prosper; happy are those who trust in Yahweh.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless. The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices. He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: and they that rightly seek him shall find peace. All of the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; and the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.

¹⁰ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgement.

¹¹ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.

¹² An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.

¹⁴ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.

¹⁵ The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favour with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

¹⁶ The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

⁴ Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

⁴ Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

⁴ The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgements are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favour is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

⁴ The Lord has made everything for his purpose, even the sinner for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who has pride in his heart is disgusting to the Lord: he will certainly not go free from punishment.

⁶ By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his haters be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

⁹ A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

¹⁰ Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

¹¹ True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

¹³ Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

¹⁴ The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

²⁰ He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

⁴ Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

⁶ By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

⁹ The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

¹⁰ An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

¹¹ The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

¹⁴ The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

⁴ The Lord hath made all things for himself: the wicked also for the evil day.

⁵ Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

⁷ When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

⁸ Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.

⁹ The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.

¹⁰ Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.

¹¹ Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.

¹² They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.

¹³ Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the cheerfulness of the king’s countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.

¹⁶ Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

¹⁷ The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.

²⁰ The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

⁴ The Lord has a purpose in everything he does, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

⁵ The Lord hates the arrogant. You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished.

⁶ Sin is forgiven through trustworthy love and faithfulness; by honoring the Lord people are saved from evil.

⁷ When the way that people live pleases the Lord, he makes even their enemies be at peace with them.

⁸ Better to have just a little and be honest than to have a lot and be dishonest.

⁹ You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.

¹⁰ The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.

¹¹ Accurate scales and balances are important to the Lord. He has determined all the weights in the bag.

¹² It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.

¹³ People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.

¹⁴ An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.

¹⁵ If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.

¹⁶ Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.

¹⁸ Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.

¹⁹ Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

²⁰ If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.

⁴ The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.

⁵ All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.

⁶ By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.

⁷ When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

⁹ The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.

¹⁰ A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.

¹¹ A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.

¹² It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.

¹⁴ The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.

¹⁵ In the light of the Kings coutenance is life: and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.

¹⁶ Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.

¹⁷ The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

²⁰ He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

⁴ The LORD hath made every things for His own purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; my hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man's heart deviseth his way; but the LORD directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth trespasseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

⁴ The Lord hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right.

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way: But the Lord directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: All the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

⁴ Every thing hath the Lord wrought for its destined end; yes, even the wicked for the day of unhappiness.

⁵ An abomination of the Lord is every one that is proud of heart: the hand of God being against his hand, he shall not go unpunished.

⁶ Through kindness and truth is iniquity atoned for; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

⁷ When the Lord receiveth in favor a man's ways, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great incomes through injustice.

⁹ A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth firmly his steps.

¹⁰ There should be a wise sentence on the lips of the king: his mouth should never commit a trespass in judging.

¹¹ A just balance and scales belong to the Lord: his work are all the weights in the bag.

¹² It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for through righteousness alone can a throne be established.

¹³ Righteous lips should obtain the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.

¹⁴ The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's countenance there is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to silver!

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.

¹⁸ Before downfall goeth pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lord—happiness attend him!

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, And he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.

⁷ The beginning of a good way is to do justly; And it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.

⁸ He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: And they that rightly seek him shall find peace.

⁹ All the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; And the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.

¹⁰ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; And his mouth shall not err in judgment.

¹¹ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; And his works are righteous measures.

¹² An evildoer is an abomination to a king; For the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; And he loves right words.

¹⁴ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; But a wise man will pacify him.

¹⁵ The son of a king is in the light of life; And they that are in favor with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

¹⁶ The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, And the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; And the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; And he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; And he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, And folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, Than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skillful in business finds good: But he that trusts in God is most blessed.

⁴ The LORD hath ordained every thing for its end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; From generation to generation he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Through kindness and truth, iniquity is expiated; And, through the fear of the LORD, men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues without right.

⁹ The heart of man deviseth his way, But the LORD establisheth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is upon the lips of a king; His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just balance and scales are the appointment of the LORD; All the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² The doing of wickedness is an abomination to kings; For by righteousness is the throne established.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaketh right things.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king's countenance is life, And his favor is a like a cloud bringing the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷ It is the highway of the upright to depart from evil; He that taketh heed to his way preserveth his life.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He who giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!

⁴ Adonai has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Adonai : they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By cheshed ·loving-kindness· and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Adonai men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please Adonai , he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with lo'mishpat ·injustice·.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired charges are on the lips of the king. His mouth shall not betray his judgments.

¹¹ Mishpat ·Honest· balances and scales are Adonai ’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They 'ahav ·affectionately love· one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Adonai is blessed.

⁴ Yahweh has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

⁵ Yahweh hates everyone who has an arrogant heart, but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished.

⁶ By covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness iniquity is atoned for and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away from evil.

⁷ When a person's ways are pleasing to Yahweh, he makes even that person's enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with what is right, than a large income with injustice.

⁹ In his heart a person plans out his way, but Yahweh directs his steps.

¹⁰ Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king, his mouth should not betray justice.

¹¹ Honest scales come from Yahweh; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² When kings do wicked things, that is something to be despised, for a throne is established by doing what is right.

¹³ A king delights in lips that say what is right and he loves the one who speaks directly.

¹⁴ A king's wrath is a messenger of death but a wise man will try to calm his anger.

¹⁵ In the light of a king's face is life and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. To get understanding should be chosen more than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of upright people turns away from evil; the one who protects his life guards his way.

¹⁸ Pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a downfall.

¹⁹ It is better to be humble among poor people than to divide the spoil with proud people.

²⁰ Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed.

⁴ Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

⁴ The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgements are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favour is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

⁴ The LORD hath made all things for himself: yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

⁹ A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

¹⁰ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹ A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

⁴ The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

⁴ The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁵ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

¹⁰ Inspired judgements are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

¹¹ Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life. His favour is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

⁴ The Lord wrought all things for himself; and he made ready a wicked man to the evil day.

⁵ Abomination of the Lord is each proud man; yea, though the hand is to the hand, he shall not be innocent. The beginning of the good way is to do rightwiseness; forsooth it is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

⁶ Wickedness is again-bought by mercy and truth; and men boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord.

⁷ When the ways of a man please the Lord, he shall convert, yea, his enemies to peace.

⁸ Better is a little with rightfulness or rightwiseness, than many fruits with wickedness.

⁹ The heart of a man shall dispose his way; but it pertaineth to the Lord to dress his steps.

¹⁰ Divining is in the lips of a king; his mouth shall not err in doom.

¹¹ The dooms of the Lord be weight and balance; and his works be all the stones of the world.

¹² They that do wickedly be abominable to the king; for the throne of the realm is made steadfast by rightfulness or rightwiseness.

¹³ The will of kings is just or rightwise lips; he that speaketh rightful or right things, shall be addressed.

¹⁴ The Indignation of the king is messengers of death; and a wise man shall please him.

¹⁵ Life is in gladness of the king’s cheer; and his mercy is as rain coming late.

¹⁶ Wield thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is preciouser than silver.

¹⁷ The path of just or rightwise men boweth away from evils; the keeper of his soul keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before sorrow; and the spirit shall be enhanced before falling.

¹⁹ It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men.

²⁰ A learned man in word shall find goods; and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.

⁴ The Lord wrought all things for himself; and he made ready a wicked man to the evil day. (The Lord made everything for its own purpose; and he made the wicked for the day of evil.)

⁵ Abomination of the Lord is each proud man (or Each proud person is an abomination to the Lord); yea, though the hand is to the hand, he shall not be innocent. The beginning of the good way is to do rightwiseness; forsooth it is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

⁶ Wickedness is again-bought by mercy and truth; and men boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord. (Wickedness is redeemed by love and faithfulness; and people can turn away from evil by the fear of the Lord or through reverence for the Lord.)

⁷ When the ways of (a) man please the Lord, he shall convert, yea, his enemies to peace.

⁸ Better is a little with rightfulness, than many fruits with wickedness.

⁹ The heart of a man shall dispose his way; but it pertaineth to the Lord to (ad)dress his steps. (A person’s heart shall ordain his way; but it pertaineth to the Lord to direct his steps.)

¹⁰ Divining is in the lips of a king; his mouth shall not err in doom. (The king speaketh with divine authority; his mouth shall not err in any judgement.)

¹¹ The dooms of the Lord be weight and balance; and his works be all the stones of the world. (The Lord’s justice be equal weights and an honest balance; yea, each of the stones in the worldis his own work.)

¹² They that do wickedly be abominable to the king; for the throne of the realm is made steadfast by rightfulness.

¹³ The will of kings is just lips; he that speaketh rightful things, shall be (ad)dressed. (The desire of kings is just, or truthful, words; he who speaketh upright things shall be favoured.)

¹⁴ The Indignation of the king is (like) messengers of death; and a wise man shall please him (or but a wise person shall please him).

¹⁵ Life is in gladness of the king’s cheer; and his mercy is as rain coming late. (Life (is) in the gladness of the king’s face; and his mercy (is) like the rain that cometh late.)

¹⁶ Wield thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is preciouser than silver. (Possess thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is more precious than silver.)

¹⁷ The path of just men boweth away (from) evils (or The path of the righteous turneth away from evil); the keeper of his soul keepeth his way (safe).

¹⁸ Pride goeth before sorrow; and the spirit shall be enhanced before falling (or and the spirit shall be raised up before a fall).

¹⁹ It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men. (It is better to be made poor with the humble, than to part spoils with the proud.)

²⁰ A learned man in word shall find goods (or A person learned in understanding shall obtain good things); and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.

⁴ All things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked worketh for a day of evil.

⁵ An abomination to Jehovah is every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.

⁶ In kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.

⁷ When a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

⁹ The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

¹⁰ An oath is on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.

¹¹ A just beam and balances are Jehovah's, His work are all the stones of the bag.

¹² An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.

¹³ The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

¹⁴ The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.

¹⁵ In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶ To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷ A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

¹⁸ Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling — a haughty spirit.'

¹⁹ Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

²⁰ The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.