There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.

A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.

The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

A tranquil heart is life to the body,
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.

There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.

The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.

A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.

The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.

Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.

The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.

Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.

The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand.

A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

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