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Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Do not forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
for the LORD will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.
but these lie in wait for their own blood. They lurk secretly for their own lives.
"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
She calls at the head of noisy places. At the entrance of the city gates, she utters her words:
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;
the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up.
A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me;
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
Therefore they will eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes.
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the middle of the night and in the darkness.
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
for whom the LORD loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when your disaster comes on like a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come on you.
The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife."
She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers;
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time.
Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her, and those who hold on to her are blessed
Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy.
He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;
With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the foreigner who flatters with her words;
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
When he established the heavens, I was there; when he set a circle on the surface of the deep,
"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
But the wicked will be cut off from the land. The treacherous will be rooted out of it.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you," when you have it by you.
When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.
The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
For they do not sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.
Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:
neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,
while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
A loving doe and a graceful deer?let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love.
Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was brought forth;
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
But he doesn't know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.
Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, seeing you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.
For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life.
The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart.
when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth;
when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.
Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
Come, let's take our fill of loving until the morning. Let's solace ourselves with loving.
Should your springs overflow in the streets, streams of water in the public squares?
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with your lips.
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool to the correction of the stocks.
For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another?
Therefore I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you.
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
The LORD's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life.
It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
Do not withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the motives.
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:
"Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed.
If you do not have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.
The LORD has made everything for its own end?yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Do not let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you know?
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
My son, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
By wisdom the LORD founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
Rescue those who are being led away to death. Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.
Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
Do not exploit the poor, because he is poor; and do not crush the needy in court;
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for princes to take strong drink,
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;
"The leach has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that do not say, 'Enough:'
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
"The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.
"There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I do not understand:
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD?how much more then the hearts of the children of men.
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
"There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:
Honest balances and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not crave his delicacies:
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
"They hit me, and I was not hurt. They beat me, and I do not feel it. When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
If you say, "Behold, we did not know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.
She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Do not move the ancient boundary stone. Do not encroach on the fields of the fatherless:
"Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend. Do not go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.
Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road. A fierce lion roams the streets."
Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance.
A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
"There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going:
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent on a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maiden.
Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
"So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'
He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him?
so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
for an unloved woman when she is married; and a handmaid who is heir to her mistress.
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
Do not lie in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Do not destroy his resting place:
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.
The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is the LORD?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman.
Sheol, the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that doesn't say, 'Enough.'
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.
for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.
lest they drink, and forget the decree, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
When his speech is charming, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
There will be plenty of goats' milk for your food, for your family's food, and for the nourishment of your servant girls.
Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.