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