²⁶ The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but pleasant words are pure.^(A)

² All a person’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs motives.^[a](A)

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

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a person,
but its end is the way to death.^(A)

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

² Even zeal is not good without knowledge,^(A)
and the one who acts hastily^[a] sins.^(B)

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

²² Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!” ^(A)
Wait on the Lord,^(B) and he will rescue you.^(C)

²⁷ The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!^(A)