Proverbs

1He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish.

2He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.

3Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

4A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

7Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

8A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

9Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

10The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

12The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

13For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

14By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

18There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

24The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

25Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

26He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

27The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

28In the path of justice is life: but the by-way leadeth to death.

Loving Discipline and Knowledge

1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates correction is stupid.

2The good man obtains favor from the LORD,but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

3A man cannot be established through wickedness,but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

5The plans of the righteous are just,but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,but the speech of the upright rescues them.

7The wicked are overthrown and perish,but the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man is praised according to his wisdom,but a twisted mind is despised.

9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant,than to be self-important but lack food.

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal,but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

11The one who works his land will have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,and the work of his hands returns to him.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,but a wise man listens to counsel.

16A fool’s anger is known at once,but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

17He who speaks the truth declares what is right,but a false witness speaks deceit.

18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips endure forever,but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,but the counselors of peace have joy.

21No harm befalls the righteous,but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD,but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,but laziness ends in forced labor.

25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man,but a good word cheers it up.

26A righteous man is cautious in friendship,but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27A lazy man does not roast his game,but a diligent man prizes his possession.

28There is life in the path of righteousness,but another path leads to death.