² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
    but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)

³ Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.^(A)

⁴ The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(A)—
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(B)

⁵ The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(A)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(B)

⁶ Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord^(A) evil is avoided.^(B)

⁷ When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace^(A) with them.^(B)

⁸ Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain^(A) with injustice.^(B)

¹⁰ The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.^(A)

¹² Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)