For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.

“By me princes rule, and nobles,
All who judge and govern rightly.

A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.

The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,
But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.

The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,
Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.

When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.

Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.

Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts,
Whether his conduct is pure and right.

Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].

So that your trust and reliance and confidence may be in the Lord,
I have taught these things to you today, even to you.

My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will also be glad;

Even though you pound a [hardened, arrogant] fool [who rejects wisdom] in a mortar with a pestle like grain,
Yet his foolishness will not leave him.

He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].