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

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!

He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

to deliver you from the way of the wicked, from those speaking perversity,

For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

for they are life to those who find them and healing to one's entire body.

for she has brought down many fatally wounded, and all those she has slain are many.

All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.

"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous.

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

for the Lord will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.

Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,

Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.

Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.

But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;

Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.