1 Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,

but he who hates reproof is stupid.

2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,

but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,

but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,

but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,

but the speech of the upright rescues them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,

but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,

but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,

than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10 A righteous man respects the life of his animal,

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,

but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,

but the root of the righteous flourishes.

13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,

but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.

The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but he who is wise listens to counsel.

16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day,

but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17 He who is truthful testifies honestly,

but a false witness lies.

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise heals.

19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,

but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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

but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,

but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,

but those who do the truth are his delight.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,

but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,

but laziness ends in slave labor.

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

but a kind word makes it glad.

26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship,

but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The slothful man doesn’t roast his game,

but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

28 In the way of righteousness is life;

in its path there is no death.

1 Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.2 A good {man} obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.4 A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.5 The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.6 The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.7 Overthrow the wicked, and they are no {more}; but the house of the righteous shall stand.8 A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.10 A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.12 The wicked desireth the net of evil {men}; but the root of the righteous yieldeth {fruit}.13 In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous {man} shall go forth out of trouble.14 A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent {man} covereth shame.17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous {man}; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful {hand} shall be under tribute.25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.26 The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.27 The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.