²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people.
    But he considers kind words to be pure.

² Everything a person does might seem pure to them.
    But the Lord knows why they do what they do.

⁹ In their hearts human beings plan their lives.
    But the Lord decides where their steps will take them.

²⁵ There is a way that appears to be right.
    But in the end it leads to death.

³³ Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions.
    But everything they decide comes from the Lord.

² Getting excited about something without knowledge isn’t good.
    It’s even worse to be in a hurry and miss the way.

²¹ A person may have many plans in their heart.
    But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

²² Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!”
    Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.

²⁷ God hates sacrifices that are brought by evil people.
    He hates it even more when they bring them for the wrong reason.