whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;

to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

who leaves the husband from her younger days, and forgets her marriage covenant made before God.

None who go in to her will return, nor will they reach the paths of life.

For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

for they are life to those who find them and healing to one's entire body.

a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

So it is with the one who has sex with his neighbor's wife; no one who touches her will escape punishment.

A man who commits adultery with a woman lacks wisdom, whoever does it destroys his own life.

so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who flatters you with her words.

and I saw among the naive -- I discerned among the youths -- a young man who lacked wisdom.

You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.

"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.

For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.

But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."

"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil -- it will come to him.

The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.

Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous.

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.