Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

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

The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

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.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; but the soul of the treacherous, violence.

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

A righteous man hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.

Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous man.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.

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

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.

A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.

A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

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

A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.

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

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.

A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.

The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.

He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.