16 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
    but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

² All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
    but the Lord weighs the spirit.

⁴ The Lord has made all things for Himself,
    yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the Lord,
    He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

⁹ A man’s heart devises his way,
    but the Lord directs his steps.

¹¹ A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
    all the weights of the bag are His work.