The person who plans on doing evil will be called a schemer.

Rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.

If you say, "Look here, we didn't know about this," doesn't God, who examines motives, discern it? Doesn't the one who guards your soul know about it? Won't he repay each person according to what he has done?

Don't be anxious about those who practice evil, and don't be envious of the wicked.

They will be destroyed suddenly, and who knows what kind of punishment will come from these two?

But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.

A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.

Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you.

Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.

Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.

A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.

Cold water to someone who is thirsty that's what good news from a distant land is.

A muddied spring or a polluted well that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked.

An archer who shoots at anyone is like someone who hires a fool or anyone who passes by.

A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.

The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.

Picking up a dog by the ears that's what someone is like who meddles in another's fight.

Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows

that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?"

Someone who hates hides behind his words, harboring deceit within himself.

Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?

Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.

The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.

Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home.

Never abandon your friend nor your father's friend, and don't go to your brother's house in times of trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who lives far away.

Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.

Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

Take the coat of anyone who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he cosigns for an immoral woman.

A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.

Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.

Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.

Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.

Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.

An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.

A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.

A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.

Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.

Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A discourse by the faithful collector. This is what this valiant man declared to the God with me, to the God with me, who then prevailed:

Who has ascended to heaven, and then descended? Who has collected the wind in his hands? Who has wrapped up waters in a garment? Who has established all the farthest points of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know!

Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.

so that I don't become overfed and deny you by saying, "Who is the LORD?" or so that I don't become poor and steal, and then misuse the name of my God.

an unloved woman when she finds a husband, and a servant girl who inherits from her mistress.

No, my son! No, my son whom I conceived! No, my son to whom I gave birth!

Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed.

Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.

Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.

Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her:

Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.