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Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.

The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

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

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.

The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

He who sows iniquity will reap vanity, And the rod of his fury will perish.

He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.

He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.

Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.

Do not desire his delicacies, For it is deceptive food.

Do not eat the bread of a selfish man, Or desire his delicacies;

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

You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol.

Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate.

If you say, "See, we did not know this," Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not know it who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work?

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;