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.
10. A decision is upon the lips of a king; in judgment his mouth will not sin.
11. A balance and scales of justice belong to Yahweh; all the weights of the bag are his work.
12. An abomination to kings is doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.