The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And'such 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.

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes reach the innermost parts.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Thorns and'snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.

That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.

They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.