He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.

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

Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.

A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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].

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

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

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

The desire of the righteous is to seek good, but the hope of the wicked results in wrath.

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.

A generous person will be enriched,
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.

The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it],
But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.

The one who searches for what is good finds favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.

A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.

A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

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

After they're overthrown, the wicked won't be found, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.

The unjust one desired the net of the evil: and the root of the just will give.

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

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

The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.

No iniquity shall approach to the just one: and the unjust were filled with evil.

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

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

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

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.

The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

The soul of the slothful one desiring, and nothing: and the soul of the active shall be made fat

The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all;
Another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

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

The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

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

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful [brings] healing.

Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Adversity pursues sinners,
But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

{When there are no} oxen the manger is empty, but an abundance of crops [comes] by the strength of an ox.

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

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

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

An impatient man handleth foolishly; but he that is well advised, doth other ways.

The ignorant have foolishness in possession; but the wise are crowned with knowledge.

The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

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

A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

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