If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth, how much more will the wicked and the sinner.

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

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 thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

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 shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

It is better to be lowly and a servant {to someone} than self-glorifying and lacking food.

Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.

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

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, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.

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

A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.

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

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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

A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.

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

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

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

There is life in the path of righteousness,
but another path leads to death.

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A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.

A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

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

The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

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

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Every prudent one will do in knowledge: and the foolish one will spread folly.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

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 to the fallow ground of the poor: and in no judgment there is destroying

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

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy.

Leave {the presence of a foolish man}, [for] you will not [come to] know {words of knowledge}.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.

The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

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

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

Their wisdom is a crown to the wise, but their foolish behaviour is round the head of the unwise.

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

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

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who listens to correction is wise.

What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

The hell with her pain is known to the LORD; how much more then the hearts of men?

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

A heart of joy will do the face good: and by pains of heart the spirit was dejected.

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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 heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

All a man's ways are clean to himself; but the Lord puts men's spirits into his scales.

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice.

A balance and scales of justice [belong] to Yahweh; all the weights of the bag [are] his work.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.