The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.

The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.

The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.

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

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the ungodly regardeth no understanding.

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

The righteous abhorreth the ungodly; but as for those that be in the right way, the wicked hate them.

I never acquired wisdom, but I know what the Holy One knows.

Put far from me all false and foolish things: do not give me great wealth or let me be in need, but give me only enough food:

There is a generation who seem to themselves to be free from sin, but are not washed from their unclean ways.

Four things are small on the earth,
But they are exceedingly wise:

The ants are not a strong people,
But they prepare their food in the summer;

the rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet they make their house in the cliff;

The locusts have no king, but they all go out in bands;

You may take the lizard in your hands, but it is in kings' houses.

There be three things that go stiffly, but the going of the fourth is the goodliest of all.

a mighty lion among the beasts, but he will not turn back from {any face};

She does him good, but not harm all the days of her life.

She sees that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].

Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.

Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.