1. The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are 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 to the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
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.