- 1. ¶ HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool.
- 2. ¶ A good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned.
- 3. ¶ A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall flourish.
- 4. ¶ A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite.
- 5. ¶ The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
- 6. ¶ The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
- 7. ¶ The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall not be found; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
- 8. ¶ A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised.
- 9. ¶ Better is a poor man who serves himself than one who is proud and yet lacks bread.
- 10. ¶ A righteous man regards the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed.
- 11. ¶ He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding.
- 12. ¶ The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous shall sprout.
- 13. ¶ The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
- 14. ¶ A good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered to him.
- 15. ¶ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.
- 16. ¶ A fool’s wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.
- 17. ¶ A righteous man speaks truth as it is evident; but a false witness is deceptive.
- 18. ¶ There are those whose speech is like the piercing of a sword; but the tongue of the wise heals.
- 19. ¶ The lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked.
- 20. ¶ Deceit is in the heart of the wicked who plot evil; but those who give counsel of peace shall have joy.
- 21. ¶ A deceitful thing is not good in the eyes of the righteous; but the wicked are filled with mischief.
- 22. ¶ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but those who deal truly are his delight.
- 23. ¶ A prudent man is the seat of knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaims evil.
- 24. ¶ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the deceitful shall be under tribute.
- 25. ¶ A fearful word troubles a man’s heart; but a good word makes it glad.
- 26. ¶ A righteous man gives good counsel to his neighbor; but the way of the wicked shall lead them astray.
- 27. ¶ The deceitful man shall not find his prey; but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- 28. ¶ In the way of righteousness is life; but the way of animosity leads to death.
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