• 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is senseless.
  • 2 A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn.
  • 3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be shaken.
  • 4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
  • 5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
  • 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
  • 7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
  • 8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse heart will be despised.
  • 9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
  • 10 A righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
  • 11 He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom.
  • 12 The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men, But the root of the righteous gives fruit.
  • 13 The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips, But the righteous man will come out from distress.
  • 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him.
  • 15 The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
  • 16 An ignorant fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
  • 17 He who breathes out truth declares what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
  • 18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
  • 19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
  • 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness.
  • 21 No misfortune befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with calamity.
  • 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But doers of faithfulness are His delight.
  • 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
  • 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
  • 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
  • 26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked makes them wander about.
  • 27 A slack handed man does not roast his prey, But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent.
  • 28 In the path of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.