The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

Whoso is withholding corn, the people execrate him, And a blessing is for the head of him who is selling.

He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.

The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity].

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse {mind} will be despised.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

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

The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.

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

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him.

The hand of the active shall give dominion: and of the slothful one shall be for tribute.

Fear in the heart of a man will bow it down: and a good word will gladden it

In the way of righteousness there is life; as for any other way, it is the path unto death.

From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good,
But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,
but a poor man hears no threat.

There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

He withholding his rod hates his son: and he loving him, sought correction for him.

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

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

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

Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.

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

The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.

The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

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

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.

Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counsellors, shall counsel, be established.

The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.

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

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

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

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

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

Better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than a fool in his foolishness.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.

Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.

A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

For an object of desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.

A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.

To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.

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

A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.

But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for a high wall round about him.

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
But as for a broken spirit who can bear it?

The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

A man of friends for making friendship: and there is love attaching more than a brother.

Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.

As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin, and against Yahweh his heart will rage.

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

Many will wait for the face of the prince, and every one the friend to the man giving.

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.