Better a poor man who walks with integrity - than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Even zeal is no good without knowledge , and he who hurries his footsteps misses the Mark -.
A man’s own folly subverts his way , yet his heart rages against the LORD.
Wealth attrActs - many friends , but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
A false witness will not go unpunished , and one who utters lies will not escape.
Many seek the favor of the prince , and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
All the brothers of a poor man hate him — how much more ... do his friends avoid him ! He may pursue them with pleading , but they are nowhere to be found.
He who acquires wisdom loves himself ; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
A false witness will not go unpunished , and one who pours out lies will perish.
Luxury vvv is unseemly for a fool — how much worse ... for a slave to rule over princes !
A man’s insight gives him patience ... , and his virtue is to overlook ... an offense.
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion , but his favor is like dew on the grass.
A foolish son is his father’s ruin , and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers , but a prudent wife (is) from the LORD.
Laziness brings on deep sleep , and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul , (but) he who is careless in his ways will die.
Kindness to the poor ... is a loan to the LORD , and He will repay
Discipline your son , for in that there is hope ; do not be party ... to his death.
A man of great anger ... must pay the penalty ; ... if you rescue (him) , vvv you will have to do so again.
Listen to counsel and accept discipline , that you may be wise the rest of your days.
Many plans are in a man’s heart , but the purpose ... of the LORD will prevail.
The desire of a man is loving devotion ; better to be poor than a liar.
The fear of the LORD leads to life , that one may rest content , without visitation from harm.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish ; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Strike a mocker , and the simple will beware ; rebuke the discerning (man) , and he will gain knowledge.
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
If you cease to hear instruction , my son , you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks justice , and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
Judgments are prepared for mockers , and beatings for the backs of fools.