Evil pursueth, sinners, but, unto the righteous, shall good be recompensed.

A good man, leaveth an inheritance to children's children, but, laid up for the righteous, is the wealth of the sinner.

Much food, is in the fallow ground of the poor, but there is that is swept away, for want of justice.

He that withholdeth his rod, hateth his son, - but, he that loveth him, carefully correcteth him.

The righteous, eateth to satisfy his appetite, but, the belly of the lawless, shall want.

Every, wise woman, buildeth up her house, but, a foolish one, with her own hands, would break it down.

He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!

Without cattle, the crib is clean, but, much increase, is in the strength of the ox.

A faithful witness, will not deceive, but a false witness, uttereth deceitful things.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and there is none, but, knowledge, to the discerning, is easy.

The wisdom of the prudent, is to understand his way, but, the folly of dullards, is a fraud.

the foolish, scoff at guilt, but, between the upright, is good pleasure.

The house of the lawless, shall be destroyed, but, the tent of the upright, shall flourish.

There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death!

The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.

A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.

The simple inherit folly, but, the shrewd, crowneth himself with knowledge.

Even by his neighbour, is poor man hated, but, the lovers of the rich man, are many.

He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, sinneth, but, he that sheweth favour to the afflicted, how happy is he!

Shall they not, become vagrants, who devise evil? but, lovingkindness and faithfulness, be to them who devise good.

By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.

the crown of the wise, is their wealth, but, the folly of dullards, is, folly.

A deliverer of souls, is a faithful witness, but, he that uttereth falsehoods, is a fraud.

In the multitude of a people, is the majesty of the king, but, in the ceasing of population, is the ruin of the prince.

One slow to anger, hath great understanding, but, the hasty in spirit, exalteth folly.

The life of the whole body, is a tranquil mind, but, a decay of the bones, is jealousy.

The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.

By his own wickedness, shall the lawless man, be thrust down, but the righteous, seeketh refuge in his integrity.

In the heart of the intelligent, reposeth wisdom, but, in the midst of dullards, it maketh itself known.

Righteousness, exalteth a nation, but, a reproach to any people, is sin.

The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.

A soft answer, turneth away wrath, but a cutting word raiseth anger.

The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge, - but, the month of dullards, belcheth out folly.

Gentleness of the tongue, is a tree of life, but, crookedness therein, a grievous wound in the spirit.

A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.

The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.

The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.

The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.

An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.

A joyful heart, maketh a pleasing countenance, - but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit.

The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.

All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.

A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.

The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.

A wise son, maketh a glad father, - but, a dullard, despiseth his own mother.

Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense, - but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.

Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counsellors, shall counsel, be established.

The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.

An abomination to Yahweh, are the plottings tings of the wicked, but, with the pure, are sayings of sweetness.

He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.

The heart of the righteous, studieth to answer, but, the mouth of the lawless, belcheth out mischiefs.

Far off is Yahweh, from the lawless, but, the prayer of the righteous, will he hear.

He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.

To man, belong the preparations of the heart, but, from Yahweh, cometh the answer of the tongue.

All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.

A man's heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.

The wrath of a king, meaneth messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.

A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.

There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.

Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.

Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.

He that hideth a transgression, seeketh love, but, he that repeateth a matter, separateth intimate friends.

A joyful heart, worketh an excellent cure, - but, a stricken spirit, drieth up the bone.

Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth.

The spirit of a man, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?

Supplications, doth the poor man utter, but, the rich, answereth fiercely.

A man having many friends, shall come to ruin, but there is a loving one, who sticketh closer than a brother.

Wealth, addeth many friends, but, the poor man, from his own friend, is parted.

The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.

House and substance, are an inheritance from one's fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.

Many are the devices in a man's heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.

The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence - he will understand teaching.

Honour, hath the man who sitteth away from strife, but, any fool, may break through.

Deep water, is counsel in a man's heart, but, a man of understanding, will draw it out.

A kind man one may call, a great man, - but, a faithful man, who can find?

Bad! bad! saith the buyer, but, going his way, then, he boasteth.

There are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.

Sweet to a man, may be the bread of falsehood, but, afterward, shall his mouth be filled with gravel.

Whoso revileth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in deep darkness.

Every way of a man, may be right in his own eyes, but, he that testeth hearts, is Yahweh.

The plans of the diligent, tend only to abundance, but, of every one that is urgent, only to want.

Crooked is the way of a guilty man, but, as for the pure, straight is his dealing.

It is a joy, to a righteous man, to do justice, but, dismay, to the workers of iniquity.

Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.

A false witness, shall perish, but, the man who hearkeneth, with abiding effect, shall speak.

A lawless man emboldeneth his face, but, as for the upright, he, directeth his ways.

The horse, is prepared for the day of battle, but, to Yahweh, pertaineth the victory.

A prudent man, seeth calamity, and hideth himself, but, the simple, pass on, and suffer.

If thou hast nothing to pay, why should one take away thy bed from under thee?

And shalt put a knife to thy throat, if, of great appetite, thou art:

For, just as he hath thought in his own mind, so, he is: Eat and drink! he may say to thee, but, his heart, is not with thee.

For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!

Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.

For, a deep chasm, is the unchaste woman, and, a narrow pit, the female unknown;

For, seven times, may the righteous fall and yet arise, but, lawless men, shall stumble into calamity.

But, to reprovers, one should be pleasant, and, upon them, should come an excellent blessing:

The glory of God, is to conceal a thing, but, the glory of kings, is to search out a thing.

The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but, the heart of kings, cannot be searched.

For better it be said to thee, Come up hither, - than that thou be put lower down before a noble, whom thine own eyes, have beheld.