A king’s heart is like channeled water in the LORD’s hand:
He directs it wherever he chooses.
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.
The person who strays from the way of prudence
will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable —
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
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