He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;

for whom the LORD loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her, and those who hold on to her are blessed

For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.

But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, and as sharp as a two-edged sword.

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man.

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

He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool to the correction of the stocks.

Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life.

For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

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

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time.

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

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

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

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

It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.

Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind.

The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets."

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.

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

Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.

For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

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.

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road. A fierce lion roams the streets."

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

A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.

Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend. Do not go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.

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

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

Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

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

There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn't bless their mother.

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.