[1] Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
[2] He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
[3] The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
[4] Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
[5] An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
[6] A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
[7] Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
[8] The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
[9] Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
[10] The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
[11] The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
[12] There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
[13] Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
[14] The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
[15] The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
[16] A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
[17] A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
[18] The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
[19] The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
[20] The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
[21] He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
[22] Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
[23] There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
[24] The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
[25] A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
[26] He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
[27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
[28] A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
[29] A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
[30] A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
[31] Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
[32] The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
[33] Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
[34] Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
[35] A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.