1 W hoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

4 A n excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5 T he thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 T he words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 T he wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 B etter is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 H e who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

12 T he wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 T he wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.

15 T he way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.

17 H e who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

18 T here is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

19 T he truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 D eceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

21 N o grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 L ying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 T he hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

25 A nxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

26 T he righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 T he lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.

28 I n the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.