1  ^jThe plans of the heart belong to man,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2  All the ways of a man are ^kpure in his own eyes,

but the Lord weighs the spirit.¹

4  ^mThe Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even the wicked for the day of trouble.

7  When a man’s ways please the Lord,

he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

9  The heart of man plans his way,

but the Lord establishes his steps.

11  ^tA just balance and scales are the Lord’s;

all the weights in the bag are his work.

33  ^qThe lot is cast into the lap,

but its every decision is from the Lord.