An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

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

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

Fraudulent food is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth is filled with gravel.

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

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

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to 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.

The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;

Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:

Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

Don't move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have set up.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

Don't eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don't crave his delicacies:

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Don't move the ancient boundary stone. Don't encroach on the fields of the fatherless:

Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.

Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.

Don't look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

"They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

Don't be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!

If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?

My son, eat honey, for it is good; the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting place:

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked:

for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him --

Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips.

Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep;

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.