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29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. ²He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. ³In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. ⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. ⁵A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. ⁶A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. ⁷Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. ⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. ⁹Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. ¹⁰The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. ¹¹The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. ¹²There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ¹³Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. ¹⁴The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. ¹⁵The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. ¹⁶A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. ¹⁷He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. ¹⁸The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ¹⁹The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ²⁰The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. ²¹He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. ²²Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. ²³In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. ²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. ²⁵A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. ²⁶In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. ²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. ²⁸In the multitude of people is the kings honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. ²⁹He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. ³⁰A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. ³¹He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. ³²The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. ³³Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. ³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. ³⁵The kings favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. ²He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. ³In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. ⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. ⁵A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. ⁶A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. ⁷Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. ⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. ⁹Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. ¹⁰The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. ¹¹The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. ¹²There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ¹³Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. ¹⁴The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. ¹⁵The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. ¹⁶A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. ¹⁷He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. ¹⁸The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ¹⁹The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ²⁰The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. ²¹He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. ²²Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. ²³In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. ²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. ²⁵A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. ²⁶In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. ²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. ²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. ²⁹He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. ³⁰A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. ³¹He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. ³²The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. ³³Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. ³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. ³⁵The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Every wise woman buildeth her house;

But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

²He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah;

But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

³In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride;

But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;

But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

⁵A faithful witness will not lie;

But a false witness uttereth lies.

⁶A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not;

But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

⁷Go into the presence of a foolish man,

And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way;

But the folly of fools is deceit.

⁹A trespass-offering mocketh fools;

But among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰The heart knoweth its own bitterness;

And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹The house of the wicked shall be overthrown;

But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹²There is a way which seemeth right unto a man;

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;

And the end of mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways;

And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵The simple believeth every word;

But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;

But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁷He that is soon angry will deal foolishly;

And a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸The simple inherit folly;

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹The evil bow down before the good;

And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰The poor is hated even of his own neighbor;

But the rich hath many friends.

²¹He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth;

But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

²²Do they not err that devise evil?

But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³In all labor there is profit;

But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches;

But the folly of fools is only folly.

²⁵A true witness delivereth souls;

But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

²⁶In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence;

And his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life,

That one may depart from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's glory;

But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹He that is slow to anger is of great understanding;

But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh;

But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;

But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

³²The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing;

But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

³³Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding;

But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation;

But sin is a reproach to any people.

³⁵The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹A WISE woman builds her house; but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

²¶ He who walks in uprightness has reverence for the LORD; but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

³¶ In the mouth of the foolish is provocation and disgrace; but the lips of wise men shall preserve them.

⁴¶ Where there are no oxen, the cribs are clean; but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

⁵¶ A faithful witness will not deceive; but a false witness will utter lies.

⁶¶ An evil man seeks wisdom, and finds it not; but knowledge is easy to a man of understanding.

⁷¶ Everything is a hindrance to a foolish man; but the lips of a wise man are like a weapon.

⁸¶ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the way of fools is deceit.

⁹¶ Truly the households of the wicked need purifying; but the households of the righteous are acceptable.

¹⁰¶ Fools commit sins; but the children of the upright have good will.

¹¹¶ A heart which has understanding knows its own bitterness; and a stranger does not share in its joy. The house of the wicked shall be destroyed; but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

¹²¶ There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³¶ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of joy is grief.

¹⁴¶ The insolent in heart shall be filled with the fruit of his ways; and a good man shall be satisfied with the respect he receives.

¹⁵¶ The simple man believes every word; but the prudent discerns between good and evil.

¹⁶¶ A wise man is cautious, and departs from evil; but the fool tampers with it confidently.

¹⁷¶ A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.

¹⁸¶ Fools inherit folly; but the prudent dispense knowledge.

¹⁹¶ Evil men shall prostrate themselves before good men; and the wicked shall come to beg at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰¶ The poor is hated even of his own neighbors; but the rich has many friends.

²¹¶ He who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²²¶ The wicked err when they devise evil; but compassionate and righteous men do all kinds of good. The workers of iniquity do not understand truth and mercy; kindness and truth are with the workers of good things.

²³¶ In all your labor there is profit; but he who is young is carefree and at ease. The LORD heals every wound; but the talk of the lips of the wicked tends only to poverty.

²⁴¶ The crown of the wise is their riches; but the perverseness of fools is their folly.

²⁵¶ A true witness delivers lives; but a deceitful witness speaks falsehood.

²⁶¶ in reverence for the LORD is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. ²⁷Reverence for the LORD is a fountain of life to those who turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸¶ In the abundance of population is the king's honor; but in the destruction of the people is the ruin of the king.

²⁹¶ He who is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he who is hasty of temper is exceedingly foolish.

³⁰¶ He who cools down his anger is a healer of his own heart; but wrath is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹¶ He who oppresses the poor provokes his Maker; but he who honors the LORD has mercy on the needy.

³²¶ The wicked is overthrown through his wickedness; but he who is confident that he is without sin is a righteous man.

³³¶ Wisdom shall rest in the heart of the righteous; but in the heart of fools it shall not be made known.

³⁴¶ Righteousness exalts a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

³⁵¶ The king's favor is toward a wise servant; but the wicked shall be overthrown by his own devices. He who is confident that he is without sin is righteous. Anger destroys even wise men. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Wisdom builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. ²He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. ³The talk of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. ⁴Where there are no oxen, there is no grain; but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. ⁵A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. ⁶A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. ⁷Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. ⁸The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. ⁹God scorns the wicked, but the upright enjoy his favor. ¹⁰The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy. ¹¹The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. ¹²There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. ¹³Even in laughter the heart is sad, and the end of joy is grief. ¹⁴A perverse man will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man with the fruit of his deeds. ¹⁵The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going. ¹⁶A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless. ¹⁷A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. ¹⁸The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ¹⁹The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ²⁰The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. ²¹He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor. ²²Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness. ²³In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to want. ²⁴The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but folly is the garland of fools. ²⁵A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is a betrayer. ²⁶In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. ²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death. ²⁸In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. ²⁹He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. ³⁰A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but passion makes the bones rot. ³¹He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. ³²The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing, but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity. ³³Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools. ³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. ³⁵A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. ²He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him. ³A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. ⁴Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest. ⁵A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. ⁶The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. ⁷Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips. ⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. ⁹Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. ¹⁰Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. ¹¹The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. ¹²There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. ¹³Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. ¹⁴The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his. ¹⁵A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. ¹⁶A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless. ¹⁷A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. ¹⁸The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ¹⁹Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ²⁰The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. ²¹He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. ²²Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. ²³All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. ²⁴The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly. ²⁵A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful. ²⁶He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. ²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. ²⁸A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined. ²⁹A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. ³⁰A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. ³¹He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. ³²When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. ³³Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. ³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. ³⁵A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Every wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

²He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh,
But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

³The fool's talk brings a rod to his back,
But the lips of the wise protect them.

⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,
But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

⁵A truthful witness will not lie,
But a false witness pours out lies.

⁶A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it,
But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

⁷Stay away from a foolish man,
For you won't find knowledge on his lips.

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.

⁹Fools mock at making atonement for sins,
But among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰The heart knows its own bitterness and joy;
He will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹²There is a way which seems right to a man,
But in the end it leads to death.

¹³Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful,
And mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways;
Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵A simple man believes everything,
But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶A wise man fears, and shuns evil,
But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

¹⁷He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
And a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹The evil bow down before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
But the rich person has many friends.

²¹He who despises his neighbor sins,
But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

²²Don't they go astray who plot evil?
But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³In all hard work there is profit,
But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵A truthful witness saves souls,
But a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
And he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
Turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's glory,
But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰The life of the body is a heart at peace,
But envy rots the bones.

³¹He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
But he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³²The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
But in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
And is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

³⁵The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹Every wise woman builds her house,
but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

²He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

³The fool's talk brings a rod to his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean,
but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

⁵A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.

⁶A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it,
but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

⁷Stay away from a foolish man,
for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.

⁹Fools mock at making atonement for sins,
but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰The heart knows its own bitterness and joy;
he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹²There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.

¹³Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful,
and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways;
likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶A wise man fears, and shuns evil,
but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

¹⁷He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹The evil bow down before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
but the rich person has many friends.

²¹He who despises his neighbor sins,
but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

²²Don't they go astray who plot evil?
But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³In all hard work there is profit,
but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.

²⁶In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.

³¹He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³²The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.

³⁵The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 14:1-35 ¹A WISE woman builds her house; but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

²He who walks in uprightness has reverence for Yahvah; but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

³In the mouth of the foolish is provocation and disgrace; but the lips of wise men will preserve them.

⁴Where there are no oxen, the cribs are clean; but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

⁵A faithful witness will not deceive; but a false witness will utter lies.

⁶An evil man seeks wisdom, and does not find it; but knowledge is easy to a man of understanding.

⁷Everything is a hindrance to a foolish man; but the lips of a wise man are like a weapon.

⁸The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the way of fools is deceit.

⁹Truly the households of the wicked need purifying; but the households of the righteous are acceptable.

¹⁰Fools commit sins; but the children of the upright have good will.

¹¹A heart which has understanding knows its own bitterness; and a stranger does not share in its joy. The house of the wicked will be destroyed; but the tabernacle of the upright will flourish.

¹²There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

¹³Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of joy is grief.

¹⁴The insolent in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways; and a good man will be satisfied with the respect he receives.

¹⁵The simple man believes every word; but the prudent discerns between good and evil.

¹⁶A wise man is cautious, and departs from evil; but the fool tampers with it confidently.

¹⁷A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.

¹⁸Fools inherit folly; but the prudent dispense knowledge.

¹⁹Evil men will prostrate themselves before good men; and the wicked will come to beg at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰The poor is hated even of his own neighbors; but the rich has many friends.

²¹He who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²²The wicked err when they devise evil; but compassionate and righteous men do all kinds of good. The workers of iniquity do not understand truth and mercy; kindness and truth are with the workers of good things.

²³In all your labor there is profit; but he who is young is carefree and at ease. Yahvah heals every wound; but the talk of the lips of the wicked tends only to poverty.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches; but the perverseness of fools is their folly.

²⁵A true witness delivers lives; but a deceitful witness speaks falsehood.

²⁶In reverence for Yahvah is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge. ²⁷Reverence for Yahvah is a fountain of life to those who turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸In the abundance of population is the king's honor; but in the destruction of the people is the ruin of the king.

²⁹He who is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he who is hasty of temper is exceedingly foolish.

³⁰He who cools down his anger is a healer of his own heart; but wrath is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹He who oppresses the poor provokes his Maker; but he who honors Yahvah has mercy on the needy.

³²The wicked is overthrown through his wickedness; but he who is confident that he is without sin is a righteous man.

³³Wisdom will rest in the heart of the righteous; but in the heart of fools it will not be made known.

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation; but sin is a disgrace to any people.

³⁵The king's favor is toward a wise servant; but the wicked will be overthrown by his own devices. He who is confident that he is without sin is righteous. Anger destroys even wise men. (BRB)