Lyrics

Verse 1]
The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like streams of water;
He turns it wherever He wills.
Every way of a person seems right in their own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the heart.
To do righteousness and justice is more pleasing to the Lord than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the lamp of the wicked—are sin.
[Chorus]
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You see the heart within,
Your ways are truth and mercy, Your justice never dims.
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You weigh what’s deep inside,
All honor, glory, power, and majesty to the risen King.
[Verse 2]
The plans of the diligent lead to abundance,
But haste brings poverty.
Wealth gained by deceit is fleeting;
It becomes a snare for those who seek death.
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
For they refuse to do justice.
The way of the guilty is crooked,
But the conduct of the pure is upright.
[Verse 3]
Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome person.
The soul of the wicked craves evil;
Their neighbor finds no mercy.
When a scoffer is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
When a wise person is instructed, they gain knowledge.
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked,
And casts them down to ruin.
[Chorus]
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You see the heart within,
Your ways are truth and mercy, Your justice never dims.
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You weigh what’s deep inside,
All honor, glory, power, and majesty to the risen King.
[Verse 4]
Whoever shuts their ear to the cry of the poor
Will themselves cry out and not be heard.
A gift in secret soothes anger,
And a bribe in private calms strong wrath.
Justice done is joy to the righteous,
But terror to evildoers.
A person who strays from the way of insight
Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
[Verse 5]
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
Whoever loves wine and oil will not grow rich.
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
And the faithless for the upright.
Better to dwell in a desert
Than with a quarrelsome and vexing person.
Precious treasure and oil are in the wise person’s home,
But a fool consumes them.
[Bridge]
Christ is our treasure, far greater than gold,
The Lamb who was slain, our Shepherd of souls.
Follow His wisdom, His mercy, His ways,
He is our victory, Ancient of Days.
[Verse 6]
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
Will find life, righteousness, and honor.
A wise person scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold of their confidence.
Whoever guards their mouth and tongue
Keeps their soul from trouble.
The proud, haughty scoffer—“Arrogant” is their name—
Acts with overbearing pride.
[Verse 7]
The desire of the sluggard kills them,
For their hands refuse to work.
All day long they crave greedily,
But the righteous give and do not hold back.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
Even more when offered with evil intent.
A false witness will perish,
But the word of one who hears endures.
[Verse 8]
A wicked person hardens their face,
But the upright establish their way.
No wisdom, no insight, no plan can succeed against the Lord.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But victory belongs to the Lord.
[Chorus]
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You see the heart within,
Your ways are truth and mercy, Your justice never dims.
Jesus, Righteous Judge, You weigh what’s deep inside,
All honor, glory, power, and majesty to the risen King.
[Final Tag]
Victory belongs to the Lord,
Victory belongs to Christ our King.