These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways,

Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are riches and honor.

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peaceful.

For they cannot sleep unless they are doing evil, and they are robbed of their sleep unless they cause someone to stumble.

But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness, and they do not know what they are stumbling over.

For they are life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

You aren't thinking about where her life is headed; her steps wander, but you do not realize it.

You will cry out in anguish when your end comes, when your flesh and body are consumed,

They should be for you alone and not for strangers who are with you.

Here are six things that the LORD hates seven, in fact, are detestable to him:

During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you.

Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life

For many are the victims whom she has conquered, and many are her slain.

I walk on the way of righteousness, along paths that are just,

"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

She calls out to those passing by on the road, who are minding their own business,

"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."

Those who wink their eyes are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.

The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.

What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.

Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse.

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are trapped by their evil desires.

Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.

Devious minds are abhorrent to the LORD, but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.

If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth, how much more will the wicked and the sinner.

The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox.

Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.

The naive inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge.

The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.

Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good.

Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.

To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.

Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.

The LORD detests those who are proud; truly they will not go unpunished.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.

Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.

A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.

Dry crumbs in peace are better than a full meal with strife.

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the pride of children is their parents.

Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince!

Exonerating the wicked and condemning the righteous are both detestable to the LORD.

The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.

An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

All the relatives of a poor person shun him how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he runs after them pleading, they aren't around.

A house and self-sufficiency are a father's inheritance, but from the LORD comes an insightful wife.

Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.

The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.

The righteous person lives a life of integrity; happy are his children who follow him!

Who can say, "My intentions are pure; I am clean from any sin?"

Even a child is known by his actions, whether his deeds are pure and right.

There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not good.

A man's steps are directed by the LORD; how then can anyone understand his own way?

Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.

Whoever wanders from the path of understanding will end up where the dead are gathered.

The wicked are ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.

Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.

Surely she lies in wait like a bandit, increasing those who are faithless among mankind.

because they plan violence, and they are always talking about trouble.

By knowledge its rooms are furnished with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.

If you grow weary when times are troubled, your strength is limited.

Rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.

My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.

The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels; they sink down deep within.

A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.

Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.

Rocks are heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation outweighs them both.

Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.

Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

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

Sheol and Abaddon are never satiated, and neither are human eyes.

The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.

When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.

Three things cause wonder for me; four are beyond my understanding:

Four things on earth are small, but they are very, very wise:

Ants aren't a strong species, yet they prepare their food in the summer.

The rock badgers aren't a strong species either, yet they build their dens in the rocks.

Three things are stately in procession, four which are stately in their gait:

She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night.

She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed.

Strength and dignity are her garments; she smiles about the future.