[1] The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
[2] He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
[3] In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
[4] Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
[5] A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
[6] A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
[7] Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
[8] The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
[9] Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
[10] The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
[11] The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
[12] There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
[13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
[14] The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his.
[15] The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
[16] A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
[17] A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
[18] The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
[19] The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
[20] The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
[21] He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
[22] Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
[23] In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.
[24] The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.
[25] A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
[26] In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.
[27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
[28] In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.
[29] He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
[30] A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
[31] He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
[32] The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
[33] Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
[34] Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
[35] The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.