Proverbs

¹ but God has the last word.

² God probes for what is good.

³ then what you've planned will take place.

⁴ even the wicked are included—but for judgment.

⁵ believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.

⁶ Fear-of-God deflects evil.

⁷ even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

⁸ than to be wrong and rich.

⁹ but only God makes us able to live it.

¹⁰ doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.

¹¹ your business is his business.

¹² sound leadership has a moral foundation.

¹³ they love advisors who tell them the truth.

¹⁴ you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.

¹⁵ they're like spring rain and sunshine.

¹⁶ choose insight over income every time.

¹⁷ watch your step and save your life.

¹⁸ the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

¹⁹ than to live it up among the rich and famous.

²⁰ things work out when you trust in God.

²¹ gracious words add to one's reputation.

²² while fools sweat it out the hard way.

²³ whenever they speak, their reputation increases.

²⁴ good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.

²⁵ look again—it leads straight to hell.

²⁶ hunger makes you work all the harder.

²⁷ their words smart and burn.

²⁸ gossips break up friendships.

²⁹ they'd stab their own grandmothers in the back.

³⁰ a clenched jaw signals trouble ahead.

³¹ the award for a God-loyal life.

³² self-control better than political power.

³³ but God has the final say.