Even though he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the world's first grains of dust,

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

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

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,

Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding."

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

The woman Stupidity, is boisterous, so simple that she knoweth not what she would do;

So she sitteth at the entrance of her house, upon a seat, in the heights of the city;

"Who so is ignorant," sayeth she, "let him come hither." And to the unwise she sayeth,

But he does not see that the dead are there, that her guests are in the deep places of the underworld.

Solomon’s proverbs:

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

He who makes signs with his eyes is a cause of trouble, but he who makes a man see his errors is a cause of peace.

What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.

The Lord’s blessing enriches,
and struggle adds nothing to it.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And'so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

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.

By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

Securing a loan for a stranger will bring suffering, but by refusing to do so, one remains safe.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,
But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.

A capable wife is her husband’s crown,
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.

It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

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

Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.

Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.

The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good,
But the desire of the treacherous is violence.

A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.

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

A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.

Go away from the foolish man, for you will not see the lips of knowledge.

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy.

There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.

From his ways, the perverse of heart will be satisfied, and {from his own}, [so shall] a good man.

Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.

Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.

In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!

A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.

For the discerning the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

The Lord destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow’s territory.

Like as the clearness of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; so doth a good name feed the bones.

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.

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The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

A worker’s appetite works for him
because his hunger urges him on.

A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

He who winks his eyes [does so in order] to plan perverse things; he who purses his lips will bring evil to pass.

Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.

The dice is cast into someone's lap, but the outcome is from the LORD.

Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.

Whoso laugheth the poor to scorn, blasphemeth his maker; and he that is glad of another man's hurt, shall not be unpunished.

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Whoso covereth another man's offense, seeketh love; but he that discloseth the fault, setteth friends at variance.

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

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.

The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

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

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one's strength.