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. |