Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And'so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

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

The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

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

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.

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

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

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

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

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

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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.

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

Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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

When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

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.

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.

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.

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

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

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

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

A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

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

Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

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

The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

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

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

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

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

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

A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him , thou must do it yet again.

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

Diverse weights, and diverse measures, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

Love not sleep, let thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.

It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.