The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent -- both of them are an abomination to the Lord.

The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.

A person's spirit sustains him through sickness -- but who can bear a crushed spirit?

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.

A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.

Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person -- who can find?

Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.

The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious -- the king will be his friend.

The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich -- both end up only in poverty.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

for the Lord will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,

Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

May your father and your mother have joy; may she who bore you rejoice.

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes?

Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.

And you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging.

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

If you say, "But we did not know about this," does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring?

The one who says to the guilty, "You are innocent," peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.

I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passer-by.

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,

so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, "Was I not only joking?"

The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone -- it will come back on him.

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home.

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.