[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
[2] A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
[3] A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
[4] An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
[6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
[8] A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
[9] Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
[10] A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
[11] He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
[12] The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
[13] An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
[14] 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] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
[16] A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
[17] He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
[18] There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
[19] Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
[20] Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
[21] No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal 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, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
[25] Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
[26] The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
[27] A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
[28] In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.