As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

As, a dog, returneth onto his own vomit, a dullard, repeateth his folly.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

As one pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

In the ceasing of wood, fire will go out: and in not being a tale-bearer, strife will subside.

Like breath on coals and wood on fire, so a man given to argument gets a fight started.

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.

Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Though his hatred is covered by dissimulation, his wickedness shall be made manifest in the congregation.

He who digs a pit, in it he will fall, and he who rolls a stone, on him it will come back.

A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

A stone is heavy and sand a burden, and the wrath of the foolish one heavy more than they two.

Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood,
But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy?

Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may reply to him who reproaches (reprimands, criticizes) me.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman.

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

[In] restraining her, he restrains wind, and his right hand will grasp oil.

[As] iron sharpens iron, so {one man sharpens another}.

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Know well the face of your flocks; set your heart on your herds.

For wealth is not for ever, and money does not go on for all generations.

The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.

One poor man oppressing another by violence, is like a continual rain that destroyeth the fruit.

They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.

Happy is the one who is always reverent,
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.

To take note of faces in judgment , is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.

He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “This is no sin,”
Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).

Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,
but the upright care about him.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.

The poor and a man of oppression have [this] in common: Yahweh gives {light to the eyes of them both}.

The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Many are those who seek the {favor} of a ruler, but from Yahweh {one obtains justice}.