1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. | TOSK |
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. | TOSK |
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. | TOSK |
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox. | TOSK |
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. | TOSK |
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. | TOSK |
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. | TOSK |
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. | TOSK |
9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright. | TOSK |
10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy. | TOSK |
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. | TOSK |
12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. | TOSK |
13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow. | TOSK |
14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. | TOSK |
15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. | TOSK |
16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. | TOSK |
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. | TOSK |
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | TOSK |
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. | TOSK |
20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. | TOSK |
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. | TOSK |
22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness. | TOSK |
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. | TOSK |
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. | TOSK |
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. | TOSK |
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. | TOSK |
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. | TOSK |
28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. | TOSK |
29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. | TOSK |
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. | TOSK |
31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. | TOSK |
32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. | TOSK |
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known. | TOSK |
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. | TOSK |
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful. | TOSK |