Evil will overtake sinners, but the upright will be rewarded with good.

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 upright man has food to the full measure of his desire, but there will be no food for the stomach of evil-doers.

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.

Go away from the foolish man, for you will not see the lips of knowledge.

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, 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 sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

The simple will believe every word, but the clever will consider his step.

He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow 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 labor will be profit: and the word of the lips only to want

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

For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.

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 favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.

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 bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

A scoffer loves not one that reproves 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place 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.

Put your works into the hands of the Lord, and your purposes will be made certain.

Everyone who has pride in his heart is disgusting to the Lord: he will certainly not go free from punishment.

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.

Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

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

The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love.

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.

In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

The heart of the wise will make his mouth judicious, and upon his lips, it will add persuasiveness.

A person of perversity will spread dissent, and he who whispers separates a close friend.

A person of violence will entice his neighbor and cause him to walk on a way [that is] not good.

He who winks his eyes [does so in order] to plan perverse things; he who purses his lips will bring evil to pass.

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

A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.

A crucible [is] for the silver, and a furnace [is] for the gold, but Yahweh will test hearts.

Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

The bribe [is] a stone of magic in the eyes of its owner; {everywhere} he will turn, he will prosper.

He who forgives an affront fosters love, but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

A reproof will take hold upon, him understanding more than a hundred, blows the foolish.

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

A man wanting heart will strike the hand, pledging a pledge before his friend.

Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.

He who begets a fool, [there is] trouble for him; the father of a fool will not rejoice.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a downcast spirit will dry out bones.

The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap, [in order] to pervert the ways of justice.

He withholding his words will shew knowledge: I man of understanding is a cool spirit

He separating himself will Seek according to desire; he will be irritated with every purpose.

A fool will not take pleasure in understanding, but in expressing his heart.

The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging.

The words of the tale-bearer as dainty morsels, and they will go down to the chambers of the belly.

A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh; into him the righteous will run and be safe.

In the presence of destruction, the heart of a man will be haughty, but in the presence of honor, humble.

He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame.

The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

An intelligent {mind} will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.

The first in his dispute is [deemed] righteous, [but] his neighbor will come and examine him.

The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.

With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

Whoso hath found a wife hath found good, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.

The poor may speak entreaties, but the rich will answer roughly.

A man of [many] friends will come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin, and against Yahweh his heart will rage.

Wealth adds many friends, but the poor will be left by his friends.

A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.