³ A crucible is for silver and a furnace for gold,
    but the Lord tests the heart.

¹⁰ The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
    the righteous run to it and find refuge.

²⁴ There are persons for companionship,
    but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.

¹⁷ Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the Lord,
    and the Lord will fully repay them.

²¹ Many plans are in a person’s mind,
    but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.

¹² Ears to hear and eyes to see—
    the Lord made them both.

²² Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
    Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.

²⁴ A person’s steps are from the Lord;
    how then can people understand their path?

²⁷ The breath of a person is the lamp of the Lord,
    searching all the inmost parts.

³ Acting with righteousness and justice
    is more valued by the Lord than sacrifice.