|
[1] HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool
[2] A good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned
[3] A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall flourish
[4] A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite
[5] The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit
[6] The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them
[7] The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall not be found; but the house of the righteous shall stand
[8] A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised
[9] Better is a poor man who serves himself than one who is proud and yet lacks bread
[10] A righteous man regards the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed
[11] He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding
[12] The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous shall sprout
[13] The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble
[14] A good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise
[16] A fool's wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame
[17] A righteous man speaks truth as it is evident; but a false witness is deceptive
[18] There are those whose speech is like the piercing of a sword; but the tongue of the wise heals
[19] The lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked
[20] Deceit is in the heart of the wicked who plot evil; but those who give counsel of peace shall have joy
[21] A deceitful thing is not good in the eyes of the righteous; but the wicked are filled with mischief
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but those who deal truly are his delight
[23] A prudent man is the seat of knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaims evil
[24] The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the deceitful shall be under tribute
[25] A fearful word troubles a man's heart; but a good word makes it glad
[26] A righteous man gives good counsel to his neighbor; but the way of the wicked shall lead them astray
[27] The deceitful man shall not find his prey; but the substance of a diligent man is precious
[28] In the way of righteousness is life; but the way of animosity leads to death
|