Even in laughter, a heart may be sad, and the end of joy [may be] grief.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

He who is short of {temper} will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.

The simple inherit folly: and the prudent shall be surrounded with knowledge.

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

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

By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.

In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength, and for his children, there will be refuge.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.

He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.

In the heart of him understanding, wisdom shall rest: and in the midst of fools it shall be made known.

By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.

The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

The foolish will deride his father's instruction: and he watching reproof will be crafty.

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].

Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.

The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

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

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.

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! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

The one who understands a matter finds success,
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

There is a way that men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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

At all times, doth a friend love, and, a brother for distress, must be born.

Whoso promiseth by the hand, and is surety for another; he is a fool.

He who is crooked of heart will not find goodness, and he who is perverse, by his tongue he will fall into calamity.

Even a fool who keeps silent {shall be considered wise}; he who closes his lips [is] intelligent.

He separating himself will Seek according to desire; he will be irritated with every purpose.

To show respect to the wicked person is not good,
Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.

A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh; into him the righteous will run and be safe.

In the presence of destruction, the heart of a man will be haughty, but in the presence of honor, humble.

He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.

The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?

The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

A man with many friends may be harmed,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

Wealth makes many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

All the brethren of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth them with words, they are not to be found.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

House and riches may a man have by the heritage of his elders; but a discreet woman is the gift of the LORD.

He who guards commandments guards his life; he who is careless of his ways will be killed.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Discipline and teach your son while there is hope,
And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.

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

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Many plans [are] in the heart of a man, but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.

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

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and any who go astray by it are not wise.

The fear of a king is a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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

The one who lives with integrity is righteous;
his children who come after him will be happy.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

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

Take his garment that became surety for a stranger: and bind him by a pledge for strange women.

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

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

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

Man’s steps are ordered and ordained by the Lord.
How then can a man [fully] understand his way?