²⁶ The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.^(A)

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

⁹ A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.^(A)

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.^(A)

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

² Even zeal is not good without knowledge,^(A)
and the one who acts hastily^[a] sins.^(B)

²¹ Many plans are in a man’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.^(A)

²² Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”^(A)
Wait on the Lord,^(B) and He will rescue you.^(C)