Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

The wicked man earns deceptive wages,
But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying].

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Hand to hand, the evil one shall not be unpunished: and the seed of the just were delivered.

There is the one who [generously] scatters [abroad], and yet increases all the more;
And there is the one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want and poverty.

If the righteous will be rewarded on the earth [with godly blessings],
How much more [will] the wicked and the sinner [be repaid with punishment]!

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].

In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].

A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless,
But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Good understanding wins favor [from others],
But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].

Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.

Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Riches are an ornament unto the wise; but the ignorance of fools is very foolishness.

The fear of the LORD is a stronghold; and his children are under a sure defense.

A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.

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.

The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.

Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

In the house of the righteous are great riches; but the increase of the ungodly are nigh destruction.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Roll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,

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

An abomination of Yahweh [are] all who are arrogant of heart; {rest assured}, he will not go unpunished.

By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

When the ways of a man are pleasing [to] Yahweh, even his enemies he will cause to make peace with him.

Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.

An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

A man of wickedness concocts evil, and his lips [are] like a scorching fire.

He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.

A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

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

Dry crumbs in peace are better than a full meal with strife.

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker,
And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.

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

It were better to come against a she Bear robbed of her whelps, than against a fool in his foolishness.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
When he has no common sense or even a heart for it?

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

It is also not good to fine the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain; and so there followeth shame and dishonour.

The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.

A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.