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A man's steps are decided by the Lord. How can anyone understand his own way?

The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord. It shows all the inside parts of his heart.

A king will stay in power as long as he is faithful and true. He can stay on his throne if he does what is right and good.

Every man's way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord knows the hearts.

The soul of the sinful has a desire for what is bad. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

He who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered.

He who watches over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands will not work.

He who plants sin will gather trouble, and the heavy stick of his anger will break.

He who gives much will be honored, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

He who loves a pure heart and is kind in his speaking has the king as his friend.

Or you might learn his ways and get yourself into a trap.

Do you see a man who is good at his work? He will stand in front of kings. He will not stand in front of men who are not important.

Do not desire his special foods, for they are put there for no good reason.

Do not eat the bread of a man who thinks only about himself. Do not have a desire for his fine food.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. He says to you, "Eat and drink!" But his heart is not with you.

Beat him with the stick, and save his soul from hell.

A wise man is strong. A man of much learning adds to his strength.

Wisdom is too hard for a fool to understand. He does not open his mouth in the gate.

If you say, "See, we did not know this," does not He Who knows what is in hearts see it? Does not He Who keeps watch over your soul know it? And will He not pay each man for his work?