^12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty,
But ^(B)humility goes before honor.

¹⁴ The ^(A)spirit of a person can endure his sickness,
But as for a ^(B)broken spirit, who can endure it?

³ The ^(A)foolishness of a person ruins his way,
And his heart ^(B)rages against the Lord.

^20 (A)Listen to advice and accept discipline,
So that you may be wise ^[a]the rest of your days.

⁵ A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.

²⁷ The ^[a](A)spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord,
Searching all the ^[b]innermost parts of his being.

21 The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord;
He ^(A)turns it wherever He pleases.
^2 (B)Every person’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord ^(C)examines the hearts.

¹¹ One who loves ^(A)purity of heart
And ^[a]whose speech is ^(B)gracious, the king is his friend.