We will swallow them alive like Sheol, those full of vigor like those going down to the Pit.

We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:

Look, it is useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds,

Be turned again by my sharp words: see, I will send the flow of my spirit on you, and make my words clear to you.

So the fruit of their way will be their food, and with the designs of their hearts they will be made full.

So follow the way of good people,
and keep to the paths of the righteous.

for they will bring you
many days, a full life, and well-being.

and your barns shall be full of plenty, and your vats shall burst [with] new wine.

Follow not a wicked man, and choose none of his ways:

When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.

The way of sinners is dark; they see not the cause of their fall.

Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.

And strangers will be filled with your strength
And your hard-earned wealth will go to the house of a foreigner [who does not know God];

And you will be full of grief at the end of your life, when your flesh and your body are wasted;

Should your springs flow in the streets,
streams of water in the public squares?

A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;

They do not despise the thief, When he stealeth to fill his soul when he is hungry,

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman, he is a fool: and destroyeth his own soul.

He will not accept any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment];
Nor will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts (bribes).

and beheld the simple people: and among other young folks I spied one young fool

She is full of noise and uncontrolled; her feet keep not in her house.

Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon.

He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

For many are the wounded she caused to fall, And mighty are all her slain ones.

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

The foolish woman is full of noise; she has no sense at all.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

A deceptive balance, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, a full weight, is his delight.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,
But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!

The soul of blessing shall be made fat: also he watering, shall himself drink to the full.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.

A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.

From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful [brings] healing.

Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul, but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.

He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.

Much food, is in the fallow ground of the poor, but there is that is swept away, for want of justice.

The upright man has food to the full measure of his desire, but there will be no food for the stomach of evil-doers.

In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Leave the presence of a fool,
Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].

The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.

The way of the slothful is full of thorns; but the street of the righteous is well cleansed.

A fool rejoiceth in foolish things; but a wise man looketh well to his own goings.

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

The lots are cast into the lap, but their fall standeth in the LORD.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

Whoso promiseth by the hand, and is surety for another; he is a fool.

He that loveth strife, delighteth in sin; and whoso setteth his door too high, seeketh after a fall.

He who has a crooked mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A grief to his father [is] the child of a fool, and bitterness to her who bore him.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.

With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.

A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.

Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

He who walks in his integrity [is] righteous; happy are his children who follow him.