The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

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

In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!

A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.

A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.

A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.

Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death.

Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.

The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.

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 detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.

A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.

The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously.

The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.

The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.

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

Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.

Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.

The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line.

To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.

Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.

The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.

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

Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.

People do the planning, but the end result is from the LORD.

Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion, but the LORD weighs intentions.

A person plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

The dice is cast into someone's lap, but the outcome is from the LORD.

The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold but the LORD assays hearts.

Anyone who overlooks an offense promotes love, but someone who gossips separates close friends.

What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one's strength.

A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.

Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.

A man's spirit can sustain him during his illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?

The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.

A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

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

A house and self-sufficiency are a father's inheritance, but from the LORD comes an insightful wife.

Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe, but someone who is contemptuous in conduct will die.

Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.

Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.

Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.

A lazy person doesn't plow in the proper season; he looks for a harvest, but there is nothing.

The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.

Many claim "I'm a loyal person!" but who can find someone who truly is?

"This is bad, bad," says whoever is buying but then he brags as he walks away after the sale.

There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but later his mouth will be full of gravel.

Every man's lifestyle is proper in his own view, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.

The conduct of a guilty man is perverse, but the behavior of the pure is upright.

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.

Administering justice brings joy to the righteous, but terror to those who practice iniquity.

Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.

A false witness will perish, but whoever listens will testify successfully.

The wicked man puts up a bold appearance, but the upright thinks about what he is doing.

The horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but to the LORD goes the victory.

The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.

The LORD watches over anyone with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the unfaithful.

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.

for as he thinks within himself, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he'll say to you, but his heart won't be with you.

Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

"They struck me," you will say, "but I never felt it. They beat me, but I never knew it When will I wake up? I want another drink."

for though a righteous man falls seven times, he will rise again, but the wicked stumble into calamity.

But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.

The lazy person buries his hand in the dish, but he's too tired to bring it to his mouth again.

Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.

Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?

Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.

The person who is full spurns honey, but to a hungry person even the bitter seems sweet.

Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.

When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.

Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.

Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.

It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.

Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.

Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.