³ The eyes^(A) of the Lord are everywhere,^(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(C)

¹¹ Death and Destruction^[a] lie open before the Lord^(A)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(B)

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

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

⁹ In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.^(A)

³³ The lot is cast^(A) into the lap,
    but its every decision^(B) is from the Lord.^(C)

³ The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
    but the Lord tests the heart.^(B)

²¹ Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.^(A)

¹² Ears that hear and eyes that see—
    the Lord has made them both.^(A)