| 1 | Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. | |
| 2 | A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. | |
| 3 | A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. | |
| 4 | An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. | |
| 5 | The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | |
| 6 | The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | |
| 7 | The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. | |
| 8 | A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. | |
| 9 | Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. | |
| 10 | A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. | |
| 11 | He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. | |
| 12 | The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | |
| 13 | The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble. | |
| 14 | A man will be satisifed with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him. | |
| 15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. | |
| 16 | A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | |
| 17 | He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. | |
| 18 | There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. | |
| 19 | The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. | |
| 20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. | |
| 21 | No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. | |
| 22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. | |
| 23 | A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. | |
| 24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. | |
| 25 | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | |
| 26 | The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. | |
| 27 | The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession. | |
| 28 | In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death. | |