Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit.

Such is the way of all those who seek illicit gain it takes away the lives of those who possess it.

"But the person who listens to me will live safely and will be secure from the fear of evil."

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity

delivering you from the way of evil, from men who speak perverse things,

and from those who abandon the right path to travel along the ways of darkness;

who delight in doing evil, and rejoice in the perverseness of evil;

whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways,

someone who abandoned the companion of her youth and forgot the covenant of her God.

None who go to her return, nor do they reach the paths of life.

How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,

She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

For they are life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

They should be for you alone and not for strangers who are with you.

So also is it with someone who has sex with his neighbor's wife; anyone touching her will not remain unpunished.

For many are the victims whom she has conquered, and many are her slain.

Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge.

By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly.

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

I bequeath wealth to those who love me, and I will fill their treasuries."

"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.

Blessed is the person who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorways

because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.

But whoever sins against me destroys himself; everyone who hates me loves death."

She calls out to those passing by on the road, who are minding their own business,

Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.

Those who wink their eyes are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.

To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it's a place of ruin to those who practice evil.

Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.

Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.

A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.

The person seeking good will find favor, but anyone who searches for evil it will find him!

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.

The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.

The good person will gain favor from the LORD, but the man who plots evil will be condemned by him.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer.

Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.

The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.

Deceit is at home in the heart of those who plan evil, but those who promote peace rejoice.

Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.

Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.

Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.

A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.

The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.

Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path anyone who despises reproof will die.

The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.

The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.

Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.

Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.

The LORD detests those who are proud; truly they will not go unpunished.

Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.

Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.

Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

A deceitful man stirs dissension, and anyone who gossips separates friends.

Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.

Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.

Anyone who overlooks an offense promotes love, but someone who gossips separates close friends.

It's better to meet a mother bear who has lost her cubs than a fool in his stupidity.

The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.

A man who lacks sense cosigns a loan, becoming a guarantor for his neighbor.

The person who loves transgression loves strife; the person who builds a high gate invites destruction.

The man who fathers a fool does so to his sorrow the father of a fool has no joy.

Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?

The power of the tongue is life and death those who love to talk will eat what it produces.

A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.

Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe, but someone who is contemptuous in conduct will die.

The person who has great anger must pay the consequences, because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

Whoever mistreats his father and alienates his mother is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.

A king's anger is like a lion's roar; anyone who angers him forfeits his life.

Many claim "I'm a loyal person!" but who can find someone who truly is?

The righteous person lives a life of integrity; happy are his children who follow him!

Who can say, "My intentions are pure; I am clean from any sin?"

Take the garment of anyone who puts up collateral for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for an unfamiliar woman.

Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.

Administering justice brings joy to the righteous, but terror to those who practice iniquity.

The wealthy rule over the poor, and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.

to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?

for the LORD will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.

Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,

Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.

for strong is their Redeemer who will take up their case against you.

Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.

Let your father and mother rejoice; make the one who gave birth to you happy.

Surely she lies in wait like a bandit, increasing those who are faithless among mankind.

Who has woe? Who has grief? Who has contention? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has bloodshot eyes?

Those who linger over their wine, who consume mixed drinks.

You will be like someone who lies down in the sea, or like someone who sleeps on top of a mast.