[1] People make their plans. But it is the Lord who makes those things happen.
[2] A person thinks everything he does is right. But the Lord judges the real reasons people do things.
[3] Always turn to the Lord for help in everything you do, and you will be successful.
[4] The Lord has a plan for everything. And in the Lord’s plan, evil people will be destroyed.
[5] The Lord hates every person who thinks that he is better than other people. The Lord will surely punish all those proud people.
[6] True love and loyalty will make you pure. Respect the Lord, and you will stay far away from evil.
[7] If a person is living a good life, pleasing to the Lord, then even that person’s enemies will be at peace with him.
[8] It is better to gain only a little the right way than to gain much through cheating.
[9] A person can make plans about the things that he wants to do. But it is the Lord who decides what will happen.
[10] When a king speaks, his words are law. His decisions should always be fair.
[11] The Lord wants all scales and balances to be honest. He wants all business agreements to be fair.
[12] Kings hate people who do evil. Goodness will make his kingdom stronger.
[13] Kings want to hear the truth. Kings like people who don’t lie.
[14] When a king is angry, he can kill someone. And a wise person will try to keep the king happy.
[15] When the king is happy, life will be better for everyone. If the king is pleased with you, then it will be like spring rain falling from a cloud.
[16] Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.
[17] Good people live their lives trying to stay away from evil. The person who is careful with his life, is guarding his soul.
[18] If a person is proud, then he is in danger of destruction. If a person thinks he is better than other people, then he is in danger of defeat.
[19] It is better to be humble and live with poor people than to share wealth with people who think they are better than other people.
[20] The person who listens when people try to teach him will profit. And the person who trusts in the Lord will be blessed.
[21] People will know if a person is wise. And a person that carefully chooses his words can be very persuasive.
[22] Wisdom brings true life to people who have it. But fools only learn to be more foolish.
[23] A wise man always thinks before he speaks. And the words he says are good and worth hearing.
[24] Kind words are like honey. They are easy to accept and good for your health.
[25] There is a way that seems right to people. But that way leads only to death.
[26] A worker’s appetite keeps him working. His hunger makes him work so that he can eat.
[27] A worthless person plans bad things to do. His advice destroys like fire.
[28] A troublemaker is always causing problems. That person spreads gossip and causes trouble between close friends.
[29] A troublemaker causes a lot of trouble for his friends. He will lead them in a way that is not good.
[30] That person winks his eye while planning something destructive. He smiles while he is planning to hurt his neighbor.
[31] Gray hair is the crown of glory on people who have lived good lives.
[32] It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.
[33] People throw lots to make decisions. But the decisions always come from God.