“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness (upright, in right standing with God);
There is nothing contrary to truth or perverted (crooked) in them.

They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.

Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her.

“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.

I possess good advice and competence;
I have understanding and strength.

Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.

“Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God).

My fruit is good above gold, and above pure gold; and my gain above tried silver.

For whoso is finding me, hath found life, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,

The one who corrects a mocker
will bring dishonor on himself;
the one who rebukes a wicked man will get hurt.

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

For by me (wisdom from God) your days will be multiplied,
And years of life shall be increased.

If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.

"Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread that is privily eaten, hath a good taste."

Nothing good comes from ill-gotten wealth, but righteousness delivers from death.

He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.

Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The memorial of the just shall have a good report; but the name of the ungodly shall stink.

The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.

It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.

The thing feared by the evil-doer will come to him, but the upright man will get his desire.

The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.

The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,
But righteousness rescues from death.

The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.

In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked is singing.

By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

A gracious and good woman attains honor,
And ruthless men attain riches [but not respect].

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

He who is steadfast in righteousness attains life,
But he who pursues evil attains his own death.

A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it],
But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity].

A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

He is good being despised, and a servant to him above him, honoring himself, and wanting bread.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

Get thee from the presence of a man that is a dullard, when thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

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

The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.

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

He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],
But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.

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

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

A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God.

The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.

Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.

The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

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

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

A heart of gladness will make good {countenance}, but in sorrow of heart a spirit is broken.

The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously.

Good is little with the fear of Jehovah more than much treasure and confusion with it

Good a ration of herbs and love there, above an ox of the stall and hatred with it.

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

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

A righteous man museth in his mind how to do good; but the mind of the ungodly imagineth how he may do harm.

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.

Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.

In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Good the cast down of spirit with the humble more than to divide the spoil with the proud.

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.