¹² Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,^(A)
but humility comes before honor.^(B)

¹⁴ A man’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?^(A)

³ A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.^(A)

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life.^[a](A)

⁵ Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;^(A)
but a man of understanding draws it out.

²⁷ The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life,^[a]
searching the innermost parts.^[b](A)

21 A king’s heart is like streams of water in the Lord’s hand:
He directs it wherever He chooses.^(A)

² All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.^[a](B)

¹¹ The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.^(A)

¹² Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.