^{1 Ref} Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

^{2 Ref} A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

^{3 Ref} A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

^{4 Ref} A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

^{5 Ref} The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

^{6 Ref} The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, But the speech of the upright rescues them.

^{7 Ref} The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, But the house of the righteous shall stand.

^{8 Ref} A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

^{9 Ref} Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, Than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

^{10 Ref} A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

^{11 Ref} He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

^{12 Ref} The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous flourishes.

^{13 Ref} An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

^{14 Ref} A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

^{15 Ref} The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

^{16 Ref} A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

^{17 Ref} He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

^{18 Ref} There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

^{19 Ref} Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.

^{20 Ref} Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.

^{21 Ref} No mischief shall happen to the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

^{22 Ref} Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.

^{23 Ref} A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

^{24 Ref} The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.

^{25 Ref} Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

^{26 Ref} A righteous person is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

^{27 Ref} The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

^{28 Ref} In the way of righteousness is life; In its path there is no death.