For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he puts all his goings in the scales.

Make yourself free, like the roe from the hand of the archer, and the bird from him who puts a net for her.

The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers.

If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

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

He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

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

Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.

All a man's ways are clean to himself; but the Lord puts men's spirits into his scales.

He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.

The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

To cast lots puts an end to quarrels
And decides between powerful contenders.

The judgment of a man puts off his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Laziness puts one to sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.

The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.

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

If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.

A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;

A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

do not hastily bring out to court, for what will you do at its end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin: lifting it again to his mouth is a weariness to him.

My son, be wise and make my heart glad, so that I may give back an answer to him who puts me to shame.

Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.

She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.

Her hands she puts onto the distaff, and her palms hold a spindle.