In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

For they are life to him who finds them, and health to all of his body.

The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare him. The cords of his sin hold him firmly.

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

Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.

So she caught him, and kissed him. With an impudent face she said to him:

He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon."

With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.

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

then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.

A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

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.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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

Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not crave his delicacies:

Do not withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

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

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

When his speech is charming, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.

Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

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