1 W hoever 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 A n excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.

5 T he thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 T he words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 T he 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 B etter 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 H e who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.

12 T he wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 A n 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 T he 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 H e who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

18 T here is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 T ruthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

20 D eceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

21 N o harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 L ying 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 T he hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

25 A nxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

26 T he 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 I n the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.