[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
[2] A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
[3] No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
[4] An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
[6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand.
[8] A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
[9] Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.
[10] Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
[11] Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
[12] Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
[13] An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
[14] From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
[16] The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
[17] Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
[18] There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
[19] Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
[21] No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
[23] A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
[24] The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
[25] Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
[26] One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
[27] Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
[28] In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.