Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.

A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

He who speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.

No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.

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

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

In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

A lazy man does not roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

The wicked man desires the booty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse mind will be despised.

The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.