They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Before the foundations of the mountains were laid, yea before all hills was I born.

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

Then I am near Him, a workman, And I am a delight -- day by day. Rejoicing before Him at all times,

Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.

"And now, children, listen to me; happy [are] those who will keep my ways.

For whoso is finding me, hath found life, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

She has sent out her young women, while calling out from the heights of the city,

Leave inexperience behind, and you will live;
pursue the way of understanding.

The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

For by Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.

The foolish woman is restless and noisy;
She is naive and easily misled and thoughtless, and knows nothing at all [of eternal value].

Stolen waters, will be sweet, - and a secret meal, will be pleasant;

Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son will gladden a father: and a son of the foolish will grieve his mother.

Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death.

The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

A slothful hand makes poverty, and the hand of the active will make rich.

Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

The memory of righteousness [is] like a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

The lips of the righteous feed a whole multitude; but fools shall die in their own folly.

The blessing of Jehovah it will make rich, and it will not add pain with it

The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.

The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed. But the wicked will not remain in the land.

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a tongue of perversity will be cut off.

Balances of deceit, an abomination of Jehovah: and a whole stone his delight

Pride coming, and dishonor will come: and wisdom with the humble.

The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.

Wealth does not profit on the day of wrath, but righteousness will deliver from death.

The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright will save them, but by a scheme the treacherous will be taken captive.

With the death of a wicked person, hope will die, and the expectation of the godless perishes.

The just one was delivered from straits, and the unjust will come in his stead.

With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

By the blessing of the upright, a city will be exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked, it will be overthrown.

He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel.

When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.

The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.

Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die.

{Rest assured}, the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

The desire of the righteous turns out well,
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.

A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.

A person of blessing will be enriched, and he who gives water also will be refreshed.

People will curse anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.

He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

He who brings trouble [to] his household, he will inherit wind, and a fool will serve the wise of heart.

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]!

Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A person will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown and perish,
but the house of the righteous will stand.

For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse {mind} will be despised.

He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows worthless things lacks {sense}.

The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he is filled with good, and the reward of {a man's labor} will return to him.

Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.

A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.

He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.

There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

{No evil will happen} to the righteous, but the wicked are filled [with] trouble.

A prudent man covered knowledge: and the heart of the foolish will meet folly.

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.

A righteous person will seek out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

The lazy will not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.

A wise son will receive his father's warning; but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.

From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

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

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

The righteous hates a word of falsehood; the wicked will bring shame and {disgrace}.

Righteousness will guard the upright of way, but wickedness will overthrow sin.

There is who feigneth himself rich, yet hath nothing at all, who pleadeth poverty, yet hath great substance.

A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

The light of the righteous will rejoice, but the lamp of the wicked will die out.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.