so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes,

when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you.

When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time.

Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.

When I was a son to my father, a tender only child before my mother,

When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

And at the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are wasted away.

How long, you sluggard, will you lie there? When will you rise from your sleep?

When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

People do not despise a thief when he steals to fulfill his need when he is hungry.

for jealousy kindles a husband's rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

When there were no deep oceans I was born, when there were no springs overflowing with water;

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

when he established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep grew strong,

when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.

When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

When a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!

my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw:

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

When the hay is removed and new grass appears, and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.