As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

He that is stedfast in righteousness'shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,'so is a fair woman that is without discretion.

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

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

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

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

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

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

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

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

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.

Poverty and shame'shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

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

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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

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

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

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

Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth'shall be to them that devise good.

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

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

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

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

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

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

A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

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.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

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.

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

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.

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

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

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

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

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

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.

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

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.

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

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

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

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.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And'such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.