Like Sheol, we will swallow them alive and whole, {like those who descend to the pit}.

then they will call me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but not find me.

for he who is perverse [is] an abomination of Yahweh, but those who are upright [are] his confidence.

With those who scorn, he is scornful, but to those who are humble, he gives favor.

They will inherit the honor of the wise, but stubborn fools, disgrace.

But the path of the righteous ones [is] like the light of dawn, leading and shining until the day {is full}.

But her end is bitter as the wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

For [the] price of a woman, a prostitute, [is the] price of a loaf of bread, but the {woman belonging to a man} hunts precious life.

But [if] he is found, he will pay sevenfold, every possession of his house he shall give.

I have perfumed my bed [with] myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

until an arrow pierces his {entrails}, like a bird rushing into a snare, but he does not know that {it will cost him his life}.

But he who misses me injures himself. All those who hate me love death."

But he does not know that the dead [are] there, in the depths of Sheol [are] her guests.

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child grieves his mother.

Treasures of wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.

Yahweh will not cause a righteous person to go hungry, but the craving of the wicked he will thwart.

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent enriches.

Blessings [belong] to the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The memory of righteousness [is] like a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

A heart of wisdom will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers over all offenses.

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.

Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near.

[On] the path to life is he who guards instruction, but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.

In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

Lips of righteousness feed many, but fools {die for lack of sense}.

The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness, but [the] righteous have a foundation forever.

The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.

The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.

A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh, but ruin [belongs] to {evildoers}.

The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed. But the wicked will not remain in the land.

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a tongue of perversity will be cut off.

The lips of the righteous know [the] acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, the perverse.

Balances of deceit [are] an abomination of Yahweh, but {an accurate weight} delights him.

Pride comes, then disgrace comes, but wisdom [is] with the humble.

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

Wealth does not profit on the day of wrath, but righteousness will deliver from death.

The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright will save them, but by a scheme the treacherous will be taken captive.

The righteous is delivered from trouble, but the wicked enters into it.

With a mouth, the godless shall destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

By the blessing of the upright, a city will be exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked, it will be overthrown.

He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

A gossip walks [about] telling a secret, but the trustworthy in spirit keeps [the] matter.

Where there is no guidance, a nation shall fall, but [there is] safety in an abundance of counsel.

He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger, but he who refuses a pledge is safe.

A woman of grace receives honor, but the ruthless gets wealth.

A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel [person] harms his own flesh.

The wicked earns {deceptive gain}, but he who sows righteousness, a {true reward}.

An abomination of Yahweh [are] the {crooked of heart}, but his delight [are] {those with blameless ways}.

{Rest assured}, the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

A ring of gold in [the] snout of a pig [is] a woman [who is] beautiful but without discretion.

The desire of the righteous [is] only good, but the expectation of the wicked, wrath.

There is one who gives yet {grows richer}, but he who withholds {what is right} only [finds] need.

He who withholds grain, the people curse him, but a blessing [is] for the head of him who sells.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.

He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

He who loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates rebuke [is] stupid.

The good obtains favor from Yahweh, but anyone who schemes, he condemns.

A person will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

A woman of strength [is] the crown of her master, but like rot in his bones is she who brings shame.

The words of the wicked [are] an ambush of blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.

The wicked are overthrown and {are no more}, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

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

The righteous knows the life of his animal, but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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

The wicked covets the proceeds of evil, but the root of the righteous {bears fruit}.

By the transgression of lips, evil is ensnared, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

The way of a fool is upright in his [own] eyes, but he who listens to advice [is] wise.

As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.

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

There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.

Deceit [is] in the heart of {those who plan} evil, but to {those who plan} peace, [there is] joy.

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

An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully [are] his delight.

A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.

The hand of the diligent ones will rule, but the lazy will belong 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 child [hears] the discipline of a father, but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.

From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he shall eat what is good, but the desire of the treacherous, wrongdoing.

The soul of the lazy craves, but there is nothing, but the person of diligence is richly supplied.

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

There is one who acts rich but {has nothing}; another who pretends to be poor but [has] wealth.

The ransom of the life of a man [is] his wealth, but the poor does not receive a threat.

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

Wealth [gained] from haste will dwindle, but he who gathers {little by little} will increase it.

Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.

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

Good sense grants favor, but the way of the faithless is coarse.

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.

Walk with the wise and be wise, but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

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