1 To humans belong the plans of the heart,

but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,

but motives are weighed by the Lord.

3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,

and he will establish your plans.

4 The Lord works out everything to its proper end—

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart.

Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;

through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.

7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,

he causes their enemies to make peace with them.

8 Better a little with righteousness

than much gain with injustice.

9 In their hearts humans plan their course,

but the Lord establishes their steps.

1 The preparations of the heart in man,

And the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

But the Lord weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto the Lord,

And thy thoughts shall be established.

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.

1 We can make our own plans,

but the Lord gives the right answer.

2 People may be pure in their own eyes,

but the Lord examines their motives.

3 Commit your actions to the Lord,

and your plans will succeed.

4 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes,

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 The Lord detests the proud;

they will surely be punished.

6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.

By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

7 When people’s lives please the Lord,

even their enemies are at peace with them.

8 Better to have little, with godliness,

than to be rich and dishonest.

9 We can make our plans,

but the Lord determines our steps.

1 The preparations of the heart belong to man,

But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

But the Lord weighs the spirits.

3 Commit your works to the Lord,

And your thoughts will be established.

4 The Lord has made all for Himself,

Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

6 In mercy and truth

Atonement is provided for iniquity;

And by the fear of the Lord one departs 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 vast revenues without justice.

9 A man’s heart plans his way,

But the Lord directs his steps.

1 People may make plans in their minds,

but only the Lord can make them come true.

2 You may believe you are doing right,

but the Lord will judge your reasons.

3 Depend on the Lord in whatever you do,

and your plans will succeed.

4 The Lord makes everything go as he pleases.

He has even prepared a day of disaster for evil people.

5 The Lord hates those who are proud.

They will surely be punished.

6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.

By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

7 When people live so that they please the Lord,

even their enemies will make peace with them.

8 It is better to be poor and right

than to be wealthy and dishonest.

9 People may make plans in their minds,

but the Lord decides what they will do.

1 The plans of the heart belong to man;

But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto Jehovah,

And thy purposes shall be established.

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.

1 The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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.

1 The plans of the heart belong to humans, 

but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord. 

2 A person thinks all his ways are pure, 

but the Lord weighs motives. 

3 Entrust your efforts to the Lord, 

and your plans will succeed. 

4 The Lord has made everything for his own purpose, 

even wicked people for the day of trouble. 

5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord. 

Certainly, ⸤such a person⸥ will not go unpunished. 

6 By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. 

By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided. 

7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, 

he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 

8 Better a few ⸤possessions⸥ gained honestly 

than many gained through injustice. 

9 A person may plan his own journey, 

but the Lord directs his steps. 

1 The reflections of the heart belong to man,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All a man’s ways seem right to him,

but the Lord evaluates the motives.

3 Commit your activities to the Lord,

and your plans will be achieved.

4 The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—

even the wicked for the day of disaster.

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;

be assured, he will not go unpunished.

6 Wickedness is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,

and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.

7 When a man’s ways please the Lord,

He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better a little with righteousness

than great income with injustice.

9 A man’s heart plans his way,

but the Lord determines his steps.

1 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All one’s ways may be pure in one’s own eyes,

but the Lord weighs the spirit.

3 Commit your work to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.

4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5 All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, they will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,

and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

7 When the ways of people please the Lord,

he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.

8 Better is a little with righteousness

than large income with injustice.

9 The human mind plans the way,

but the Lord directs the steps.

1 To mortals belong the plans of the heart,

but from Yahweh comes the answer of the tongue.

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but Yahweh weighs the spirit.

3 Commit your work to Yahweh,

and your plans will be established.

4 All Yahweh has made is for his purpose,

and even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5 An abomination of Yahweh are all who are arrogant of heart;

rest assured, he will not go unpunished.

6 By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over,

and by fear of Yahweh one turns from evil.

7 When the ways of a man are pleasing to Yahweh,

even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

8 Better is little with righteousness

than great income with no justice.

9 The mind of a person will plan his ways,

and Yahweh will direct his steps.

1 People make plans in their hearts.

But the Lord controls what they say.

2 Everything a man does might seem right to him.

But the Lord knows what that man is thinking.

3 Commit to the Lord everything you do.

Then your plans will succeed.

4 The Lord works everything out for his own purposes.

Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble.

5 The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts.

You can be sure that they will be punished.

6 Through love and truth sin is paid for.

People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

7 When the way you live pleases the Lord,

he makes even your enemies live at peace with you.

8 It is better to have a little and do right

than to have a lot and be unfair.

9 In your heart you plan your life.

But the Lord decides where your steps will take you.

1 The plans of the heart belong to man,

But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight,

But the Lord weighs the motives.

3 Commit your works to the Lord

And your plans will be established.

4 The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,

Even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;

Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

6 By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for,

And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.

7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,

He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness

Than great income with injustice.

9 The mind of man plans his way,

But the Lord directs his steps.