1He that loves instruction loves sense, But he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2He that has found favor with the Lord is made better; But a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3A man shall not prosper by wickedness; But the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; But ungodly men devise deceits.
6The words of ungodly men are crafty; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.
8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; But he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.
12The desires of the ungodly are evil; But the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; But a righteous man escapes from them. a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, But he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
14The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; And the recompense of his lips shall be given to him.
15The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; But a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16A fool declares his wrath the same day; But a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17A righteous man declares the open truth; But an unjust witness is deceitful.
18Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.
19True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; But they that love peace shall rejoice.
21No injustice will please a just man; But the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.
26A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; But mischief shall pursue sinners; And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27A deceitful man shall catch no game; But a blameless man is a precious possession.
28In the ways of righteousness is life; But the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.