Verse
KJV
King James Version
BSB
Berean Standard Bible
The preparations
of the heart in
man, and
the answer
of the tongue ,
is from the LORD.
The plans
of the heart belong
to
man, but
the reply
of the tongue is from the LORD.
All the
ways
of
a man
are clean
in his own eyes ;
but the LORD weigheth
the
spirits
.
All a man’s
ways
are pure
in his own eyes ,
but his
motives
are
weighed
out
by
the LORD.
Commit thy
works unto
the LORD ,
and thy
thoughts
shall
be established
.
Commit your
works to
the LORD and your
plans
will
be achieved
.
The LORD hath
made all
things
for himself:
yea,
even the wicked for the day of evil
.
The LORD has
made everything
for His
purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster
.
Every
one
that
is proud in heart is an
abomination
to the LORD :
though
hand
join
in
hand,
he shall
not be
unpunished.
Everyone
who
is proud in heart is detestable
to the LORD ;
be
assured
that
he will
not go
unpunished.
By mercy
and truth
iniquity is purged:
and by the fear of the LORD men
depart
from evil.
By loving
devotion
and faithfulness
iniquity is atoned
for,
and by the fear of the LORD one
turns
aside
from evil.
When a man's
ways please the LORD, he maketh
even his
enemies to
be
at peace with him.
When a man’s
ways please the LORD, He makes
even the
man’s
enemies live
at peace with him.
Better is
a little with righteousness than great revenues
without
right
.
Better a little with righteousness than great gain
with
injustice
.
A man's
heart deviseth
his way:
but the LORD directeth
his steps.
A man’s
heart plans
his course,
but the LORD determines
his steps.
A divine sentence
is in
the lips of the
king :
his mouth transgresseth
not in
judgment
.
A divine verdict
is on
the lips of a
king ;
his mouth must
not betray
justice
.
A
just
weight
and balance
are the LORD's:
all the weights of
the bag are his work
.
Honest
scales
and balances
are from
the LORD;
all the weights in
the bag are His concern
.
It
is an
abomination
to kings to
commit
wickedness:
for the
throne is established by
righteousness.
Wicked
behavior
is detestable
to kings ,
for a
throne is established through
righteousness.
Righteous lips are the
delight of
kings;
and they
love
him
that
speaketh
right
.
Righteous lips are a
king’s
delight ,
and he
who
speaks
honestly
is
beloved
.
The wrath of a king is as
messengers
of death :
but a wise man will pacify it.
The wrath of a king is a
messenger
of death ,
but a wise man will pacify it.
In
the
light
of
the
king's
countenance
is life; and
his favour
is as
a cloud
of
the
latter
rain.
When
a
king’s
face
brightens,
there
is life; his favor
is like
a rain cloud
in
spring
.
How much better is
it
to get
wisdom than gold! and
to get
understanding rather
to
be
chosen
than silver !
How much better to acquire
wisdom than gold! To gain
understanding is
more
desirable
than silver .
The highway of the upright is
to
depart
from evil :
he that
keepeth
his way preserveth
his soul
.
The highway of the upright leads
away
from evil ;
he who
guards
his way protects
his life
.
Pride goeth
before destruction, and an
haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes
before destruction, and a
haughty spirit before a fall.
Better
it is to be of
an
humble
spirit with
the lowly,
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
It is better
to be lowly
in
spirit among
the humble
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
He
that
handleth
a
matter
wisely
shall
find good:
and whoso
trusteth
in the LORD ,
happy
is
he
.
Whoever
heeds
instruction
will
find success,
and blessed
is
he
who
trusts
in the LORD.
The wise in heart shall
be
called prudent:
and the
sweetness
of
the
lips
increaseth
learning
.
The wise in heart are
called discerning,
and pleasant
speech
promotes
instruction
.
Understanding is a wellspring
of life unto
him
that
hath
it:
but the instruction
of fools is folly.
Understanding is a fountain
of life to
its
possessor,
but the discipline
of fools is folly.
The heart of the wise teacheth
his mouth ,
and addeth
learning
to his lips.
The heart of the wise man
instructs
his mouth and adds
persuasiveness
to his lips.
Pleasant words are as
an
honeycomb, sweet to the soul ,
and health
to the bones.
Pleasant words are a
honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing
to the bones.
There is a way that seemeth
right unto
a man, but the
end thereof
are
the ways
of death.
There is a way that seems
right to
a man, but its
end is
the way
of death.
He
that
laboureth
laboureth
for
himself;
for his mouth
craveth
it
of
him.
A
worker’s
appetite
works
for him
because
his hunger
drives
him onward
.
An
ungodly
man diggeth
up evil :
and in
his lips
there
is as
a burning
fire.
A
worthless
man digs
up evil ,
and his speech
is like
a scorching
fire.
A froward
man soweth
strife:
and a whisperer
separateth
chief
friends.
A perverse
man spreads
dissension,
and a gossip
divides
close
friends.
A violent man enticeth
his neighbour,
and leadeth
him into
the
way
that is not good.
A violent man entices
his neighbor
and leads
him down
a
path
that is not good.
He shutteth
his eyes
to
devise
froward
things:
moving
his lips he
bringeth
evil to
pass
.
He who
winks
his eye
devises
perversity;
he
who
purses
his lips is
bent
on
evil.
The
hoary
head
is a crown of glory ,
if
it be
found
in
the way
of righteousness.
Gray
hair
is a crown of glory ;
it is
attained
along
the path
of righteousness.
He that
is slow to anger is better than the
mighty;
and he that
ruleth
his spirit
than he
that
taketh
a city.
He who
is slow to anger is better than a
warrior,
and he who
controls
his temper
is
greater
than one
who
captures
a city.
The lot is cast into the lap ;
but the
whole
disposing
thereof
is of
the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap ,
but its
every
decision
is from
the LORD.
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