Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

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

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

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

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

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

In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A good man obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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

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

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

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

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

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

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

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

A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.