Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.

Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

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

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.

The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand.

There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.

A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.

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

Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.

A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

A tranquil heart is life to the body,
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.

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

A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

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

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.

A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

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

All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.

A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

The Lord destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow’s territory.

The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.

The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.

A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

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

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A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.

It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
or to beat a noble for his honesty.

A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.

A man’s spirit can endure sickness,
but who can survive a broken spirit?

The poor man pleads,
but the rich one answers roughly.

A man with many friends may be harmed,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him;
how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,
but they are not there.

A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A house and wealth are inherited from fathers,
but a sensible wife is from the Lord.

Many plans are in a man’s heart,
but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;
but a man of understanding draws it out.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?

“It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.

There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.

Take his garment,
for he has put up security for a stranger;
get collateral if it is for foreigners.

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.

The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.

A guilty man’s conduct is crooked,
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.

He is filled with craving all day long,
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.

A lying witness will perish,
but the one who listens will speak successfully.

A wicked man puts on a bold face,
but the upright man considers his way.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory comes from the Lord.

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A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.

The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;
a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.