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

The impatient, worketh folly, and, a man of wicked devices, is hated.

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!

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 reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.

The reverence of Yahweh, is a well-spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.

A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.

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

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

Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.

Better is an allowance of herbs, and love, there, than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.

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.

The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.

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

The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.

The reverence of Yahweh, is the correction of wisdom, and, before honour, is humility.

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

An abomination to Yahweh, is every one who is haughty in heart, hand to hand, he shall not be held innocent.

By lovingkindness and fidelity, shall iniquity be covered, and, in the revering of Yahweh, is a turning away from wrong.

An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.

The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.

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

In the light of a king's countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.

The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.

Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.

He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!

The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

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

The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

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

An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief, - and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.

A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.

Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.

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.

The crown of old men, consists of children's children, and the adornment of children, is their fathers.

Unseemly in an unworthy man, is the lip of excellence, much more, in one of noble mind, the lip of falsehood.

A gift, in the eyes of its owner, is, a stone of beauty, whithersoever it turneth, it bringeth prosperity.

A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a dullard? that he who is without sense, may acquire wisdom.

A man lacking sense, is one who striketh hands, giving security, before his neighbour.

A lover of transgression, is one who loveth strife, he that heighteneth his door, seeketh grievous harm.

The crooked in heart, shall not find good, and, he that is perverse with his tongue, shall fall into wickedness.

He that begetteth a dullard, it is to his own grief, neither can the father of the base, rejoice.

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

A vexation to his father, is the son that is a dullard, and a bitterness, to her that bare him.

Surely, to chastise the righteous, is not good, to smite the noble-minded for equity.

Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.

Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise, - He that closeth his lips, is thought to have understanding.

To prefer a lawless man, is not good, thrusting away the righteous, in judgment.

The mouth of a dullard, is his ruin, and, his lips, are a snare to his soul.

Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.

A tower of strength, is the Name of Yahweh, thereinto, runneth the righteous, and is safe.

The substance of a rich man, is his strong city, and like a high wall, in his imagination.

Before grievous injury, a man's heart is haughty, and, before honour, is humility.

He that answereth before he heareth, a folly, it is to him, and, a reproach.

the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.

Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.

A brother estranged, is worse than a strong city, - and, contentions, are as the bar of a citadel.

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

Better is a poor man, walking in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, and, he, a dullard.

Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.

The folly of a man, subverteth his way, and, against Yahweh, his heart is angry.

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

Many, will entreat the favour of a noble, and, every one, is a friend to a man abounding in gifts.

Unseemly for dullard, is delicate living, how much more for, a servant, to bear rule over princes.

The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger, and, his adorning, is to pass over transgression.

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

Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard, - and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.

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

Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.

One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.

A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.

Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.

Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.

The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness, - and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.

He that ruineth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son causing shame and reproach.

Wine is, a scoffer, and strong drink, a brawler, every one therefore who erreth therein, is unwise.

The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.

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

As for a righteous man, walking in his integrity, how happy are his children after him!

Take his garment who is pledge for a stranger, - then, for a woman unknown, accept him as surety.

A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.