1 Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; But he that is brutish hateth reproof.
2 A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; But a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. .
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; But he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous cometh out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; But a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no mischief befall the righteous; But the wicked are filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; But they that deal truly are His delight. .
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is guided by his friend; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
27 The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; But the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in the pathway thereof there is no death.