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 # Chapter 16
-1. The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
+1 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
 but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
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-2. All a person's ways seem right to him,
+2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,
 but the Lord weighs motives.
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-3. Commit your activities to the Lord,
+3 Commit your activities to the Lord,
 and your plans will be established.
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-4. The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose--
+4 The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
 even the wicked for the day of disaster.
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-5. Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
+5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord;
 be assured, he will not go unpunished.
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-6. Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
+6 Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness,
 and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
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-7. When a person's ways please the Lord,
+7 When a person’s ways please the Lord,
 he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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-8. Better a little with righteousness
+8 Better a little with righteousness
 than great income with injustice.
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-9. A person's heart plans his way,
+9 A person’s heart plans his way,
 but the Lord determines his steps.
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-10. God's verdict is on the lips of a king;
+10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
 his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
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-11. Honest balances and scales are the Lord's;
+11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
 all the weights in the bag are his concern.
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-12. Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
+12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
 since a throne is established through righteousness.
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-13. Righteous lips are a king's delight,
+13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
 and he loves one who speaks honestly.
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-14. A king's fury is a messenger of death,
+14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
 but a wise person appeases it.
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-15. When a king's face lights up, there is life;
+15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
 his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
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-16. Get wisdom--
+16 Get wisdom—
 how much better it is than gold!
-And get understanding--
+And get understanding—
 it is preferable to silver.
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-17. The highway of the upright avoids evil;
+17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
 the one who guards his way protects his life.
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-18. Pride comes before destruction,
+18 Pride comes before destruction,
 and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
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-19. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
+19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble
 than to divide plunder with the proud.
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-20. The one who understands a matter finds success,
+20 The one who understands a matter finds success,
 and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
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-21. Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
+21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
 and pleasant speech increases learning.
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-22. Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
+22 Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
 but the discipline of fools is folly.
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-23. The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
+23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
 it adds learning to his speech.
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-24. Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
+24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb:
 sweet to the taste and health to the body.
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-25. There is a way that seems right to a person,
+25 There is a way that seems right to a person,
 but its end is the way to death.
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-26. A worker's appetite works for him
+26 A worker’s appetite works for him
 because his hunger urges him on.
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-27. A worthless person digs up evil,
+27 A worthless person digs up evil,
 and his speech is like a scorching fire.
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-28. A contrary person spreads conflict,
+28 A contrary person spreads conflict,
 and a gossip separates close friends.
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-29. A violent person lures his neighbor,
+29 A violent person lures his neighbor,
 leading him on a path that is not good.
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-30. The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
+30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
 the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
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-31. Gray hair is a glorious crown;
+31 Gray hair is a glorious crown;
 it is found in the ways of righteousness.
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-32. Patience is better than power,
-and controlling one's emotions, than capturing a city.
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-33. The lot is cast into the lap,
-but its every decision is from the Lord.
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+32 Patience is better than power,
+and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
+33 The lot is cast into the lap,
+but its every decision is from the Lord.