[11:1] A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. [11:2] When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. [11:3] The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. [11:4] Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. [11:5] The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [11:6] The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. [11:7] When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing. [11:8] A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. [11:9] With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. [11:10] When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. [11:11] By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [11:12] One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. [11:13] One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. [11:14] Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. [11:15] He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure. [11:16] A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches. [11:17] The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. [11:18] Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. [11:19] He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. [11:20] Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. [11:21] Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered. [11:22] Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. [11:23] The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. [11:24] There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. [11:25] The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. [11:26] People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. [11:27] He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. [11:28] He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. [11:29] He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. [11:30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. [11:31] Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!
[12:1] Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. [12:2] A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. [12:3] A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. [12:4] A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. [12:5] The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. [12:6] The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. [12:7] The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. [12:8] A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. [12:9] Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. [12:10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [12:11] He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. [12:12] The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. [12:13] An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. [12:14] 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. [12:15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. [12:16] A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. [12:17] He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. [12:18] There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. [12:19] Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. [12:20] Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. [12:21] No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. [12:22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. [12:23] A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. [12:24] The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. [12:25] Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. [12:26] A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. [12:27] The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. [12:28] In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. [13:2] By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence. [13:3] He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. [13:4] The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. [13:5] A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. [13:6] Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. [13:7] There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. [13:8] The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. [13:9] The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. [13:10] Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom. [13:11] Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. [13:12] Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. [13:13] Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. [13:14] The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. [13:15] Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard. [13:16] Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. [13:17] A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. [13:18] Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. [13:19] Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. [13:20] One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. [13:21] Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. [13:22] A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. [13:23] An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. [13:24] One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. [13:25] The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
[14:1] Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. [14:2] He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. [14:3] The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. [14:4] Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox. [14:5] A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. [14:6] A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. [14:7] Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips. [14:8] The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. [14:9] Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. [14:10] The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. [14:11] The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish. [14:12] There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. [14:13] Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness. [14:14] The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. [14:15] A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. [14:16] A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless. [14:17] He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated. [14:18] The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. [14:19] The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [14:20] The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. [14:21] He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor. [14:22] Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good. [14:23] In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. [14:24] The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly. [14:25] A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful. [14:26] In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. [14:27] The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. [14:28] In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. [14:29] He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. [14:30] The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones. [14:31] He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. [14:32] The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. [14:33] Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. [14:34] Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. [14:35] The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
[15:1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [15:2] The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly. [15:3] Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. [15:4] A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. [15:5] A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. [15:6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. [15:7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. [15:8] The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. [15:9] The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. [15:10] There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die. [15:11] Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men! [15:12] A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. [15:13] A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. [15:14] The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. [15:15] All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. [15:16] Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. [15:17] Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred. [15:18] A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. [15:19] The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. [15:20] A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. [15:21] Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. [15:22] Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. [15:23] Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! [15:24] The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. [15:25] Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact. [15:26] Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. [15:27] He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. [15:28] The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. [15:29] Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. [15:30] The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. [15:31] The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. [15:32] He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. [15:33] The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
[16:1] The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. [16:2] All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Yahweh weighs the motives. [16:3] Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. [16:4] Yahweh has made everything for its own end-- yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. [16:5] Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished. [16:6] By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil. [16:7] When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. [16:8] Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. [16:9] A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. [16:10] Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth. [16:11] Honest balances and scales are Yahweh's; all the weights in the bag are his work. [16:12] It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. [16:13] Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. [16:14] The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. [16:15] In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. [16:16] How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. [16:17] The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. [16:18] Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. [16:19] It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud. [16:20] He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed. [16:21] The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. [16:22] Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly. [16:23] The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. [16:24] Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. [16:25] There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. [16:26] The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on. [16:27] A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire. [16:28] A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. [16:29] A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. [16:30] One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil. [16:31] Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. [16:32] One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city. [16:33] The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
[17:1] Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. [17:2] A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. [17:3] The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts. [17:4] An evil-doer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. [17:5] Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. [17:6] Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents. [17:7] Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. [17:8] A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. [17:9] He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. [17:10] A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. [17:11] An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. [17:12] Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. [17:13] Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. [17:14] The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. [17:15] He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. [17:16] Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding? [17:17] A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. [17:18] A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. [17:19] He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. [17:20] One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble. [17:21] He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. [17:22] A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. [17:23] A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. [17:24] Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. [17:25] A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. [17:26] Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity. [17:27] He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. [17:28] Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
[18:1] An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment. [18:2] A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. [18:3] When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. [18:4] The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. [18:5] To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice. [18:6] A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. [18:7] A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. [18:8] The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts. [18:9] One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction. [18:10] The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. [18:11] The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. [18:12] Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. [18:13] He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him. [18:14] A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear? [18:15] The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge. [18:16] A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. [18:17] He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him. [18:18] The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart. [18:19] A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle. [18:20] A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. [18:21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. [18:22] Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. [18:23] The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. [18:24] A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
[19:1] Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. [19:2] It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way. [19:3] The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh. [19:4] Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend. [19:5] A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free. [19:6] Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. [19:7] 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. [19:8] He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. [19:9] A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. [19:10] Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes. [19:11] The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. [19:12] The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. [19:13] A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. [19:14] House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. [19:15] Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. [19:16] He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. [19:17] He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. [19:18] Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death. [19:19] A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again. [19:20] Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. [19:21] There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail. [19:22] That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar. [19:23] The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble. [19:24] The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. [19:25] Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. [19:26] He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. [19:27] If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. [19:28] A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity. [19:29] Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.