Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.

The wicked falleth into the snare through the malice of his own mouth; but the just shall escape out of peril.

Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth; and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded.

A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.

A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.

There shall no misfortune happen unto the just; but the ungodly shall be filled with misery.

Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again.

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

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

A diligent hand shall bear rule; but the idle shall be under tribute.

The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.

A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

The desire of the ungodly hunteth after mischief; but the root of the righteous bringeth forth fruit.

A good man is acceptable unto the LORD; but the wicked will he condemn.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.

A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.

Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread.

The talking of the ungodly is how they may lay wait for blood; but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them.

Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts.

A slanderous person pricketh like a sword; but a wise man's tongue is wholesome.

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

A true mouth is ever constant; but a dissembling tongue is soon changed.

A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.