So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.

who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths:

She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

For they are life to those who find them, and health to their whole body.

She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.

You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,

For the ways of man are before the eyes of Yahweh. He examines all his paths.

You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.

There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:

a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Tell wisdom, "You are my sister." Call understanding your relative,

"Sacrifices of peace offerings are with me. This day I have paid my vows.

for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army.

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

But he doesn't know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

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

A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh -- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives.

Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.

A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!

My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him --

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man's eyes are never satisfied.

for riches are not forever, nor does even the crown endure to all generations.

The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.

The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.

The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.

There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up.

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.

"The leach has two daughters: 'Give, give.' "There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don't say, 'Enough:'

"There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don't understand:

"There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:

the ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer.