[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
[2] The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
[3] A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
[4] A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
[5] The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
[6] The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
[7] The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
[8] A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
[9] Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
[10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
[11] The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
[12] The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
[13] An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
[14] By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
[16] A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
[17] He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
[18] Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
[19] Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
[20] Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
[21] No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
[22] Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
[23] A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
[24] The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
[25] Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
[26] A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
[27] A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
[28] There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.