There is a way which some men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.

Righteousness setteth up the people; but wickedness bringeth folk to destruction.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but a fool goeth on presumptuously.

An impatient man handleth foolishly; but he that is well advised, doth other ways.

The ignorant have foolishness in possession; but the wise are crowned with knowledge.

A merry heart is the life of the body; but rancor consumeth away the bones.

Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.

The fear of the LORD is a stronghold; and his children are under a sure defense.

In every labour there is some profit; but only vain words bringeth forth penury.

Patience is a token of wisdom; but wrath and hasty displeasure is a token of foolishness.

They that imagine wickedness, shall be disappointed; but they that muse upon good things, unto such shall happen mercy and faithfulness.

He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God.

The fear of the LORD is a well of life; to avoid the snares of death.

Riches are an ornament unto the wise; but the ignorance of fools is very foolishness.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.

The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.

The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbours; but the rich hath many friends.

The evil shall bow themselves before the good; and the ungodly shall wait at the doors of the righteous.

An ignorant body believeth all things; but whoso hath understanding, looketh well to his goings.

A wise woman upholdeth her house; but a foolish wife plucketh it down.

A faithful witness delivereth souls; but a liar deceiveth them.

An unfaithful person shall be filled with his own ways; but a good man will beware of such.

Whoso feareth the LORD, walketh in the right path: and regardeth not him that abhorreth the ways of the LORD.

See that thou meddle not with a fool; and do as though thou hadst no knowledge.

The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.

A faithful witness will not dissemble; but a false record will make a lie.

Where no oxen are, there the crib is empty; but where the oxen labour there is much fruit.

Fools make but a sport of sin; but there is favourable love among the righteous.

A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.

The heart is sorrowful even in laughter; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.

In the mouth of the foolish is the boasting of lordship; but the lips of the wise will beware of such.

The houses of the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the tabernacles of the righteous shall flourish.

A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.