^{1 Ref} Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof `is' brutish.

^{2 Ref} The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.

^{3 Ref} A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.

^{4 Ref} A virtuous woman `is' a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones `is' one causing shame.

^{5 Ref} The thoughts of the righteous `are' justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.

^{6 Ref} The words of the wicked `are': `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

^{7 Ref} Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.

^{8 Ref} According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.

^{9 Ref} Better `is' the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.

^{10 Ref} The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked `are' cruel.

^{11 Ref} Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

^{12 Ref} The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.

^{13 Ref} In transgression of the lips `is' the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

^{14 Ref} From the fruit of the mouth `is' one satisfied `with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

^{15 Ref} The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

^{16 Ref} The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

^{17 Ref} Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.

^{18 Ref} A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

^{19 Ref} The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment -- a tongue of falsehood.

^{20 Ref} Deceit `is' in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace `is' joy.

^{21 Ref} No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

^{22 Ref} An abomination to Jehovah `are' lying lips, And stedfast doers `are' his delight.

^{23 Ref} A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

^{24 Ref} The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

^{25 Ref} Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.

^{26 Ref} The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

^{27 Ref} The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

^{28 Ref} In the path of righteousness `is' life, And in the way of `that' path `is' no death!

^{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.