1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but one who hates correction is stupid.  *

2 One who is good obtains favor from the  Lord,  *

but he condemns a person who schemes.  *

3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous is immovable.  *

4 A wife of noble character  * is her husband’s crown,  *

but a wife who causes shame

is like rottenness in his bones.  *

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,

but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,  *

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 for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,

than to act important but have no food.  *

10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,  *

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food,  *

but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.  *

12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught,  *

but the root of the righteous is productive.

13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,  *

but a righteous person escapes from trouble.  *

14 A person will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,  *

and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.  *

15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,  *

but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,

but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.  *

17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,

but a false witness speaks deceit.  *

18 There is one who speaks rashly,

like a piercing sword;  *

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.  *

19 Truthful lips endure forever,

but a lying tongue, only a moment.  *

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.  *

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,  *

but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the  Lord,  *

but faithful people are his delight.  *

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.  *

24 The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor.  *

25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,

but a good word cheers it up.  *

26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,  *

but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.  *

27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,  *

but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.  *

28 There is life in the path of righteousness,

and in its path there is no death.  *,*