1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

2A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.

4An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames [him] is like rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just, [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But [even] the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

11He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless [things] lacks sense.

12The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields [fruit].

13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

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

16A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

17He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

21No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.

22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack [hand] will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man [is] diligence.

28In the way of righteousness is life, And in [its] pathway there is no death.