² The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.
³ Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone^(A) how stupid they are.

³ No one can be established through wickedness,
    but the righteous cannot be uprooted.^(A)

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.^(D)

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

² A person may think their own ways are right,
    but the Lord weighs the heart.^(A)