Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance

in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

Throw your lot in with us, and all of us will have one purse."

My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths!

but these people lie in wait for their own blood. They ambush only themselves.

They will eat the fruit of their way, and they will be filled with their own devices.

whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways,

For they cannot sleep unless they are doing evil, and they are robbed of their sleep unless they cause someone to stumble.

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

For from a window in my house I peered through the lattice work,

Everything I have to say is just; there isn't anything corrupt or perverse in my speech.

Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me.

I bequeath wealth to those who love me, and I will fill their treasuries."

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before there was land.

When there were no ocean depths, I brought them to birth at a time when there were no springs.

Before the mountains were shaped, before there were hills, I was bringing them to birth.

when he crafted the heavens, I was there when he marked out a circle on the face of the deep,

She calls out to those passing by on the road, who are minding their own business,

But he does not realize that the dead lurk there, and her invited guests wind up in the depths of Sheol.

Those who wink their eyes are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down.

The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.

The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path, but the wicked fall by their wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are trapped by their evil desires.

By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

The city rejoices when the righteous prosper, and when the wicked perish there is jubilation.

Through the blessing of the righteous a city is built up, but what the wicked say tears it down.

A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.

A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.

The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.

Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.

In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!

Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.

Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.

Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.

When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.

There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker, and whoever is happy about disaster will not go unpunished.

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the pride of children is their parents.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is there for times of trouble.

Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.

A lazy person doesn't plow in the proper season; he looks for a harvest, but there is nothing.

There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure.

The glory of young men is their strength; and the splendor of elders is their gray hair.

Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.

The lazy person says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the street!"

for the LORD will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.

for strong is their Redeemer who will take up their case against you.

for there is surely a future life, and what you hope for will not be cut off.

Those who linger over their wine, who consume mixed drinks.

By wisdom a house is built; it is made secure through understanding.

For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.

Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.

There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed.

Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.

The lazy person claims, "There is a lion in the road! There's a lion in the streets!"

Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.

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

When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.

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

As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.

By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.

Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Some people curse their fathers and won't bless their mothers.

Some people view themselves as pure, but haven't been cleansed from their own filth.

Some people what an arrogant look they have! raise their eyebrows haughtily.

The leech has two daughters: "Give" and "Give". Three things will never be satisfied; four will never say "Enough" -

Three things cause wonder for me; four are beyond my understanding:

Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot remain steady:

Ants aren't a strong species, yet they prepare their food in the summer.

The rock badgers aren't a strong species either, yet they build their dens in the rocks.

Three things are stately in procession, four which are stately in their gait: