The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.

When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.

The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.

With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.

When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.

When the upright are blessed, exalted is the city, but, by the mouth of the lawless, it is overthrown.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.

They that are of a perverse heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more;
And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty.

If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

No disaster overcomes the righteous,
but the wicked are full of misery.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.

In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].

A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor hears not rebuke.

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Hastily gotten goods are soon spent; but they that be gathered together with the hand, shall increase.

Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.

Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.

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

Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.

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

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

A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.

He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.

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

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

Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

In the house of the righteous are great riches; but the increase of the ungodly are nigh destruction.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].

Sheol and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.

Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.

Without counsel plans go wrong: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the spirits.

Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.

An abomination of Yahweh [are] all who are arrogant of heart; {rest assured}, he will not go unpunished.

By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his haters be at peace with him.

Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.

Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights in the bag are his work.

It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.

The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

A man of wickedness concocts evil, and his lips [are] like a scorching fire.

He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.

A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

The lot will be cast into the lap, but all of its decisions are from Yahweh.

Dry crumbs in peace are better than a full meal with strife.

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

To punish the innocent, and to smite the princes that give true judgment, are both evil.

Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom like a flowing brook.

A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.

But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for a high wall round about him.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.

Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.

By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are nothing to him.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.