2 ^aEvery way of a man is right in his own eyes,
^bBut the Lord weighs the hearts. ‡

3 ^aTo do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. ‡

5 ^aThe plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. ‡

6 ^aGetting treasures by a lying tongue
¹Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death. ‡