³ The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens.
    He watches both evil and good people.

16 People make plans in their hearts.
    But only the Lord can make those plans come true.

⁴ The Lord makes everything work the way he wants it.
    He even has a day of disaster for evil people.

⁹ A person may think up plans.
    But the Lord decides what he will do.

³³ People throw lots to make a decision.
    But the answer comes from the Lord.

²¹ People can make many different plans.
    But only the Lord’s plan will happen.

³⁰ There is no wisdom, understanding or advice
    that can succeed against the Lord.

³¹ You can get the horses ready for battle.
    But it is the Lord who gives the victory.

¹² The Lord protects knowledge from being lost.
    But he destroys false words.

27 Don’t brag about what will happen tomorrow.
    You don’t really know what will happen then.