A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

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

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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

A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

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

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

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.