The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

A wise son heareth his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

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

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?