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

A wise king winnows out the wicked, and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.

A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

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

Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

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

The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

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

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

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

The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.

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

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind.

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

A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.

The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets."

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under the LORD's wrath will fall into it.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

That your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.

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?

for the LORD will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.

Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger:

lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

Do not be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

If you do not have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

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.

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

Do not eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and do not 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.

The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

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

Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.

Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

Let your father and your mother be glad. Let her who bore you rejoice.

For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

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

In the end, it bites like a serpent, and poisons like a viper.

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

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

Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

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.

If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.

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

If you say, "Behold, we did not 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?

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.

for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

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

My son, fear the LORD and the king. Do not join those who are rebellious:

for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both?who knows?

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

but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with your lips.

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

I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

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

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

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

Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Do not 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.

Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

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

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.