He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

The purpose of folly is sin, and he mocking, an abomination to man.

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

For seven [times] the righteous will fall, but he will rise, but the wicked will be overthrown by calamity.

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?

These things also, concern he wise, To take note of faces in judgment, is not good.

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

As the heaven is high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.

For better that he hath said to thee, 'Come thou up hither,' Than that he humble thee before a noble, Whom thine eyes have seen.

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

Whoso beareth false witness against his neighbour, he is a very spear, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

And then sayeth he, "I did it but in sport!"

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

He whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the congregation.

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

He who is satisfied loathes honey,
But to the hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet.

He that oft times flitteth, is like a bird that forsaketh her nest.

Thy friend and thy father's friend thou shalt not forsake; and thou shalt not go to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: good he dwelling near, more than a brother far off.

The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.

[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],
And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].

The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

Lambs are for thy clothing, And the price of the field are he-goats,

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder)
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

To have respect of persons in judgment is not good: And why? He will do wrong; yea, even for a piece of bread.

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, 'It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer.

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

The poor man and the man of usury, meet together, he that enlighteneth the eyes of them both, is Yahweh.

The rod and correction minister wisdom; but if a child be not looked unto, he bringeth his mother to shame.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

A man given to anger, stirreth up strife, and, he that exceedeth in wrath, aboundeth in transgression.

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

He that bringeth up an evil report upon the generation of his father and mother, is not worthy to be commended.

There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

There be three things that are never satisfied, and the fourth sayeth never, "Hoo." The hell, a woman's womb, and the earth hath never water enough. As for fire, it sayeth never, "Hoo."

Whoso laugheth his father to scorn, and setteth his mother's commandment at naught; the ravens pick out his eyes in the valley, and devoured be he of the young Eagles.

There be three things too high for me, and as for the fourth, it passeth my knowledge.

The way an eagle flies in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman.

For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

a mighty lion among the beasts, but he will not turn back from {any face};

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

Who so churneth milk, maketh butter; he that rubbeth his nose, maketh it bleed; and he that causeth wrath, bringeth forth strife.

The words of Lemuel, king of Massa: the teaching which he had from his mother.

Lest he drink, and forget the decree, And change the judgment of any of the sons of affliction.

He drinketh, and forgetteth his poverty, And his misery he remembereth not again.

An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

She purposed a field, and he will take it: from the fruit of her hands she planted a vineyard.