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

Whoever loves discipline 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.

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

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

A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

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

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.

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

The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

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

The words of the wicked 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 shall stand.

The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

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

A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

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

Better 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.

A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

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

The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

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

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from 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.

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.

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

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

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

A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

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

He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

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

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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

Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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

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

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

No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

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

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

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

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

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

The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

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

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

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

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, 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.

A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

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

In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.