Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge , but he who hates correction is stupid.
The good (man) obtains favor from the LORD , but (the LORD) condemns a man who devises evil.
A man cannot be established through wickedness , but the righteous cannot be uprooted ....
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown , but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
The plans of the righteous are just , (but) the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood , but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The wicked are overthrown and perish , but the house of the righteous will stand.
A man is praised according to his wisdom , but a twisted mind is despised.
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant than to be self-important but lack food.
A righteous (man) regards the life of his animal , but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food , but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men , but the root of the righteous flourishes.
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech , but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things , and the work of (his) hands returns
The way of a fool (is) right in his own eyes , but a wise (man) listens to counsel.
A fool’s anger is known at once , but a prudent (man) overlooks an insult.
(He who) speaks the tRuth - declares what is right , but a false witness (speaks) deceit.
vvv Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword , but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
TRuth -ful lips endure forever ... , but a lying tongue (lasts) only a moment.
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil , but the counselors of peace have joy.
No harm befalls the righteous ... , but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD , but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge {to himself} , but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
The hand of the diligent will rule , but laziness ends in forced labor.
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man , but a good word cheers it up.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship , but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
A lazy man does not roast his game , but a diligent man prizes his possession.
There is life in the path of righteousness , but another path ... ... leads to death.