The plans of human hearts belong to people; The answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Every way appears clean to its owner, But God weighs the spirits underneath. Commit your works unto the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. A person plans the path within the heart, But the Lord directs the steps. Pride goes before destruction; A haughty spirit walks ahead of falling. Better humble life among the lowly Than divided spoil among the proud. Honest scales and weights belong to God. Kind words are honey to the soul. Gray hair is a crown of glory When found within the way of righteousness. One who rules the spirit is greater than a conqueror; The lot is cast, but every decision is the Lord's.