The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer.

A person's anxiety weighs down his heart, but an appropriate word is encouraging.

A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.

An evil messenger stumbles into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies.

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

The faithless one will pay for his behavior, but a good man will be rewarded for his.

The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.

A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.

A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.

A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.

The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously.

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one's strength.

A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.

Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness.

A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.

Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.

The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the LORD's wrath will fall into it.

Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite.

But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.

Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.