He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!

Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh -- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

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

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.

The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.

Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;

If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging: