⁹ The human mind plans the way,
    but the Lord directs the steps.^(A)

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold!
    To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.^(A)

²⁰ Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
    and happy are those who trust in the Lord.^(A)

¹³ Evil will not depart from the house
    of one who returns evil for good.^(A)

²⁴ The discerning person looks to wisdom,
    but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.^(A)

²⁸ Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
    when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.^(A)

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
    the righteous run into it and are safe.^(A)

¹⁵ An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²² He who finds a wife finds a good thing
    and obtains favor from the Lord.^(A)