| 1 | The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. |
| 2 | Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 3 | The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. |
| 4 | A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. |
| 5 | A son who gathers in summer is prudent, but a son who sleeps in harvest brings shame. |
| 6 | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 7 | The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 8 | The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a prating fool will come to ruin. |
| 9 | He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| 10 | He who winks the eye causes trouble, but he who boldly reproves makes peace. |
| 11 | The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 12 | Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. |
| 13 | On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. |
| 14 | Wise men lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near. |
| 15 | A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. |
| 16 | The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin. |
| 17 | He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray. |
| 18 | He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who utters slander is a fool. |
| 19 | When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. |
| 20 | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. |
| 21 | The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense. |
| 22 | The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. |
| 23 | It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding. |
| 24 | What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 25 | When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established for ever. |
| 26 | Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. |
| 27 | The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. |
| 28 | The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nought. |
| 29 | The LORD is a stronghold to him whose way is upright, but destruction to evildoers. |
| 30 | The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. |
| 31 | The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. |
| 32 | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. |
| 1 | A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. |
| 2 | When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. |
| 3 | The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. |
| 4 | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| 5 | The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. |
| 6 | The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. |
| 7 | When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation of the godless comes to nought. |
| 8 | The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead. |
| 9 | With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. |
| 10 | When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. |
| 11 | By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. |
| 12 | He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. |
| 13 | He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden. |
| 14 | Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. |
| 15 | He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure. |
| 16 | A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. |
| 17 | A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. |
| 18 | A wicked man earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. |
| 19 | He who is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die. |
| 20 | Men of perverse mind are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight. |
| 21 | Be assured, an evil man will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will be delivered. |
| 22 | Like a gold ring in a swine's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. |
| 23 | The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath. |
| 24 | One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. |
| 25 | A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. |
| 26 | The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it. |
| 27 | He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it. |
| 28 | He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. |
| 29 | He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. |
| 30 | The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives. |
| 31 | If the righteous is requited on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! |
| 1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
| 2 | A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns. |
| 3 | A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. |
| 4 | A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. |
| 5 | The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous. |
| 6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men. |
| 7 | The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 8 | A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised. |
| 9 | Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread. |
| 10 | A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. |
| 11 | He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense. |
| 12 | The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm. |
| 13 | An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. |
| 14 | From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. |
| 15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. |
| 16 | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult. |
| 17 | He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. |
| 18 | There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
| 19 | Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| 20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy. |
| 21 | No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. |
| 22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
| 23 | A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly. |
| 24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. |
| 25 | Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. |
| 26 | A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
| 27 | A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. |
| 28 | In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death. |
