³ The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.^(A)

16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.^(A)

⁴ The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.^(A)

⁹ A person’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.^(A)

³³ The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.^(A)

²¹ Many plans are in a person’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.^(A)

³⁰ No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the Lord.^(A)

³¹ A horse is prepared for the day of battle,^(B)
but victory comes from the Lord.^(C)

¹² The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.

27 Don’t boast about tomorrow,
for you don’t know what a day might bring.^(A)