The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

The sacrifice made by 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 the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weighs the motives.

A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

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

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.

The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.

A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink." he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.

for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.

His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.

The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.

Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.