1  The plans of the heart belong to man,

but ^lthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2  ^mAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,

but the Lord ⁿweighs the spirit.¹

9  ^yThe heart of man plans his way,

but ^zthe Lord establishes his steps.

14  ^wHouse and wealth are inherited from fathers,

but a prudent wife is ^xfrom the Lord.

21  ⁱMany are the plans in the mind of a man,

but ^jit is the purpose of the Lord ^kthat will stand.

24  A man’s ⁿsteps are from the Lord;

how then can man understand his way?

30  ^mNo wisdom, no understanding, no counsel

can avail against the Lord.

31  ⁿThe horse is made ready for the day of battle,

but ^othe victory belongs to the Lord.