The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

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

He who hurries for wealth is {a man with an evil eye}, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.

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

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not such knowledge.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

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 upright: but the just seek his good.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

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 bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

A man of injustice is an abomination to the righteous, but the {upright} is an abomination to the wicked.

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.

There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise:

The ants are a people not strong, but they put by a store of food in the summer;

The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks;

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.

Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.