For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse {mind} will be despised.

He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows worthless things lacks {sense}.

The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he is filled with good, and the reward of {a man's labor} will return to him.

Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.

A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.

He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.

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

Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

{No evil will happen} to the righteous, but the wicked are filled [with] trouble.

A prudent man covered knowledge: and the heart of the foolish will meet folly.

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.

A righteous person will seek out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

The lazy will not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.

A wise son will receive his father's warning; but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.

From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

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

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

The righteous hates a word of falsehood; the wicked will bring shame and {disgrace}.

Righteousness will guard the upright of way, but wickedness will overthrow sin.

There is who feigneth himself rich, yet hath nothing at all, who pleadeth poverty, yet hath great substance.

A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

The light of the righteous will rejoice, but the lamp of the wicked will die out.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.

He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.

the instruction of the wise, is a well-spring of life, by departing from the snares of death.

Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.

A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful [brings] healing.

Poverty and disgrace [belong to] him who ignores instruction, but he who guards reproof will be honored.

A desire {fulfilled} will be sweet to the soul, but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.

He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

Misfortune will pursue sinners, but the righteous {will be rewarded with prosperity}.

He who is good will leave an inheritance to {his grandchildren}, and stored up for the righteous [is] the wealth of a sinner.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The righteous eats to satisfy his life, but the belly of the wicked will lack.

The wise woman built her house but the foolish will pull it down with her hands.

He going in his uprightness will fear Jehovah: and he perverted in his ways, despised him.

In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

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

Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

The heart knows the bitterness of its soul, but in its joy, it will not share itself with a stranger.

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Even while laughing the heart may be sad; and after joy comes sorrow.

From his ways, the perverse of heart will be satisfied, and {from his own}, [so shall] a good man.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

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

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

A witness of truth delivers souls: and deceit will breathe out lies.

In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength, and for his children, there will be refuge.

The reverence of Yahweh, is a well-spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.

The life of the whole body, is a tranquil mind, but, a decay of the bones, is jealousy.

By his evildoing, the wicked will be overthrown, and the righteous will find refuge in his death.

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

Righteousness will exalt a nation, but sin [is] a reproach to a people.

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

A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir {anger}.

The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.

A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.

The lips of the wise will spread knowledge, but the heart of fools, not so.

An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked, but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

A heart of gladness will make good {countenance}, but in sorrow of heart a spirit is broken.

The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge, but the faces of fools, they will feed on folly.

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

Better is a mess of pottage with love; than a fat ox with evil will.

A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife, but he who is slow [to] {anger}, he will calm contention.

The way of the slothful is full of thorns; but the street of the righteous is well cleansed.

A child of wisdom will make a father glad, but a {foolish person}, he despises his mother.

Folly is a joy to him who lacks {sense}, and a person of understanding {will walk upright}.

Plans go wrong when there is no counsel, but with many advisors it will succeed.

An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.

A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

Yahweh is far from the wicked, but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.

From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice, and good news will enliven the bones.

The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.

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

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.

By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.

When the ways of a man are pleasing [to] Yahweh, even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

The {mind} of a person will plan his ways, and Yahweh will direct his steps.

An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

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

An abomination to kings [is] doing evil, for by righteousness the throne will be established.