• 1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
  • 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
  • 3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
  • 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 right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
  • 6 The words of the wicked are, “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 commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
  • 9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
  • 10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
  • 11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
  • 12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
  • 13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
  • 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
  • 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
  • 16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
  • 17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
  • 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
  • 19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
  • 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
  • 21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
  • 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
  • 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
  • 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
  • 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
  • 26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
  • 27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.
  • 28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.