But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord still here, that we may ask him?”

He did what the Lord approved, just as his ancestor David had done. ¹ 

Relent, ¹  let there be no falsehood; ²  reconsider, ³  for my righteousness is intact! ⁴ 

People ¹  do not despise a thief when he steals to fulfill his need ²  when he is hungry.

The fear of the Lord is to hate ¹  evil; I hate arrogant pride ²  and the evil way and perverse utterances. ³ 

The one who denounces ¹  his neighbor lacks wisdom, ²  but the one who has discernment ³  keeps silent. ⁴ 

Better is a person of humble standing ¹  who nevertheless has a servant, ²  than one who pretends to be somebody important ³  yet has no food.

The way of a fool ¹  is right ²  in his own opinion, ³  but the one who listens to advice is wise. ⁴ 

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, ¹  and before honor comes humility. ² 

All a person’s ways ¹  seem right ²  in his own opinion, ³  but the Lord evaluates ⁴  the motives. ⁵ 

When a wicked person ¹  arrives, contempt ²  shows up with him, and with shame comes ³  a reproach.

All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, ¹  but the Lord evaluates ²  the motives. ³ 

A rich person ¹  is wise in his own eyes, ²  but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. ³ 

The fear of people ¹  becomes ²  a snare, ³  but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high. ⁴ 

Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, ¹  those who think they possess understanding. ² 

As to my case, I am in your power. ¹  Do to me what you deem fair and proper.

They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds ¹  regarded him as a prophet.

“What do you think about the Christ? ¹  Whose son is he?” They said, “The son of David.” ² 

And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

You have heard the blasphemy! What is your verdict?” ¹  They all condemned him as deserving death.