In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

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

The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

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

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.

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

The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

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

By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

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

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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

A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

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

The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.