You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small!

If you say, "But we did not know about this," does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

The one who says to the guilty, "You are innocent," peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.

I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw:

and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber."

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.

Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

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

Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passer-by.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A lion in the streets!"

Like a door that turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.

The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone -- it will come back on him.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey, but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.

Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.

Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not enter your brother's house in the day of your disaster; a neighbor nearby is better than a brother far away.

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.

If someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him.

A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person's heart reflects the person.

If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

When the hay is removed and new grass appears, and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.