Proverbs

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

2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD,but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

3A man shall not be established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just,but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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

7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10A righteous man respects the life of his animal,but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

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

13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

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

16A fool shows his annoyance the same day,but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17He who is truthful testifies honestly,but a false witness lies.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,but the tongue of the wise heals.

19Truth’s lips will be established forever,but a lying tongue is only momentary.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,but those who do the truth are his delight.

23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,but laziness ends in slave labor.

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,but a kind word makes it glad.

26A righteous person is cautious in friendship,but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

28In the way of righteousness is life;in its path there is no death.

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.