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

² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
    but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)

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

¹¹ Even small children are known by their actions,
    so is their conduct really pure^(A) and upright?

²⁷ The human spirit is^[a] the lamp of the Lord^(A)
    that sheds light on one’s inmost being.^(B)

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

¹⁹ As water reflects the face,
    so one’s life reflects the heart.^[a]

³ To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable^(A)—
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!^(B)