He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

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

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

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

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

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

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.

A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.

He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

for the LORD will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.

Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:

Do not be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not crave his delicacies:

Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Let your father and your mother be glad. Let her who bore you rejoice.

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

Rescue those who are being led away to death. Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.

If you say, "Behold, we did not know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?

My son, fear the LORD and the king. Do not join those who are rebellious:

for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both?who knows?

He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him?

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.

for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

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

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Like a madman who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death,

is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?