1 W hoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

5 T he thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

6 T he words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

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

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

9 B etter is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

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

11 H e who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

12 T he wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13 A n evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

15 T he way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17 H e who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

18 T here is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19 T ruth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

20 D eceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21 N o mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 L ying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

24 T he hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

25 A nxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 T he slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

28 I n the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.