When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The hope of the righteous'shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked'speaketh perverseness.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

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

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit .

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

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

A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

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.

A wise son heareth his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous'shall eat violence.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

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.

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

Poverty and shame'shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

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

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

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

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

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

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.