1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
2Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
3A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
4A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
5A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
6A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
7A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
8A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
9The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
10The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
11The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
12The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
13The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
14The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
15A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.12.8 of a…: Heb. perverse of heart
16A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.12.8 of a…: Heb. perverse of heart
17He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
18He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
19A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.12.10 tender…: or, bowels
20A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.12.10 tender…: or, bowels
21He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
22He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
23The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.12.12 the net: or, the fortress
24The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.12.12 the net: or, the fortress
25The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.12.13 The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips
26The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.12.13 The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips
27A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
28A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
29The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
30The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
31A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.12.16 presently: Heb. in that day
32A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.12.16 presently: Heb. in that day
33He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
34He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
35There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
36There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
37The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
38The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
39Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
40Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
41There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
42There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
43Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
44Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
45A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
46A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
47The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.12.24 slothful: or, deceitful
48The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.12.24 slothful: or, deceitful
49Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
50Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
51The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.12.26 excellent: or, abundant
52The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.12.26 excellent: or, abundant
53The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
54The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
55In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
56In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.