The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.

In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred.

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!

The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

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

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

In the light of the king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.

A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

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

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

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

Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

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

It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

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.

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

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

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

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

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

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.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

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

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.