1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid. w
2 One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, x
but he condemns a person who schemes. y
3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable. z
4 A wife of noble character J is her husband’s crown, a
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones. b
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, c
but the speech of the upright rescues them. d
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, e
but the house of the righteous will stand. f
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. g
10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health, h
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, i
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense. j
12 The wicked desire what evil people have caught, K
but the root of the righteous is productive.
13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, k
but a righteous person escapes from trouble. l
14 A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth, m
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him. n
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, o
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. p
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit. q
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword; r
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. s
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment. t
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy. u
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous, v
but the wicked are full of misery.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, w
but faithful people are his delight. x
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. y
24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor. z
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up. a
26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor, L
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. b
27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, c
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious. d