^{1 Ref} Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.

^{2 Ref} Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

^{3 Ref} By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

^{4 Ref} Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.

^{5 Ref} A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.

^{6 Ref} Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

^{7 Ref} All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...

^{8 Ref} He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

^{9 Ref} A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.

^{10 Ref} Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

^{11 Ref} A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

^{12 Ref} The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

^{13 Ref} A foolish son is the destruction of his father; and the bitter arguments of a wife are like drops of rain falling without end.

^{14 Ref} House and wealth are a heritage from fathers, but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.

^{15 Ref} Hate of work sends deep sleep on a man: and he who has no industry will go without food.

^{16 Ref} He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.

^{17 Ref} He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

^{18 Ref} Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.

^{19 Ref} A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.

^{20 Ref} Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.

^{21 Ref} A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.

^{22 Ref} The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.

^{23 Ref} The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.

^{24 Ref} The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

^{25 Ref} When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

^{26 Ref} He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.

^{27 Ref} A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.

^{28 Ref} A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.

^{29 Ref} Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.

^{1 Ref} Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

^{2 Ref} Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

^{3 Ref} The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

^{4 Ref} Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

^{5 Ref} A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

^{6 Ref} Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

^{7 Ref} All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth `them with' words, `but' they are gone.

^{8 Ref} He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

^{9 Ref} A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

^{10 Ref} Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

^{11 Ref} The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

^{12 Ref} The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

^{13 Ref} A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

^{14 Ref} House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

^{15 Ref} Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

^{16 Ref} He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.

^{17 Ref} He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

^{18 Ref} Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.

^{19 Ref} A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver `him', thou must do it yet again.

^{20 Ref} Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

^{21 Ref} There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

^{22 Ref} That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

^{23 Ref} The fear of Jehovah `tendeth' to life; And he `that hath it' shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

^{24 Ref} The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

^{25 Ref} Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.

^{26 Ref} He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

^{27 Ref} Cease, my son, to hear instruction `Only' to err from the words of knowledge.

^{28 Ref} A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

^{29 Ref} Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

^{1 Ref} Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

^{2 Ref} It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

^{3 Ref} The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.

^{4 Ref} Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.

^{5 Ref} A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

^{6 Ref} Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

^{7 Ref} All the relatives of the poor shun him: How much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

^{8 Ref} He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

^{9 Ref} A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

^{10 Ref} Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

^{11 Ref} The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

^{12 Ref} The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

^{13 Ref} A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.

^{14 Ref} House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

^{15 Ref} Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

^{16 Ref} He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

^{17 Ref} He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him.

^{18 Ref} Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don't be a willing party to his death.

^{19 Ref} A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.

^{20 Ref} Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.

^{21 Ref} There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

^{22 Ref} That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

^{23 Ref} The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.

^{24 Ref} The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

^{25 Ref} Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

^{26 Ref} He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

^{27 Ref} If you stop listening to instruction, my son, You will stray from the words of knowledge.

^{28 Ref} A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

^{29 Ref} Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.