Proverbs 10:4-20 in English

⁴ He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich.

^4a A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

⁵ A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

⁶ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

⁷ The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

⁸ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

⁹ He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

¹¹ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

⁵ A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

⁶ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

⁷ The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

⁸ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

⁹ He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

¹¹ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the righteous: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all transgressions.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life; the increase of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ Lazy people soon become poor; it is those who work hard who become rich.

⁵ Those who are wise, harvest the crops when they are ripe; it is shameful/disgraceful to sleep and not work during harvest time.

⁶ Righteous people will be blessed by God; the nice things that wicked people say MTY sometimes conceal the fact that they are planning to act violently.

⁷ After righteous people die, other people are blessed as they remember what those people did before they died; but we will soon forget wicked people MTY after they die.

⁸ Wise people heed good instruction/advice, but people who talk foolishly will ruin themselves.

⁹ Honest people will be safe, but others (OR, God) will find out those who are dishonest.

¹⁰ Those who signal wihth their eyes that they are about to do something that is wrong cause trouble, but those who rebuke others truthfully cause them to be peaceful.

¹¹ What righteous people say MTY is like a fountain that ◄gives life/enables people to live many years► MET, but what wicked people say MTY hides the fact that they intend to act violently.

¹² When we hate others, it causes quarrels, but if we love others, we forgive them for the wrong things that they do.

¹³ Those who have good sense say MTY what is wise, but people who do not have good sense must be punished.

¹⁴ Wise people continue to learn all that they can, but when foolish people speak, they soon cause trouble.

¹⁵ The wealth that rich people have protects them like a city is protected by a strong wall around it MET, but people who are poor suffer much because they have no one to help them.

¹⁶ If you are righteous, your reward will be a good life, but all that sinful people gain is to sin more.

¹⁷ Those who pay attention when others try to ◄correct them/teach them what they are doing that is wrong► will live ◄happily/for many years►; but those who reject being rebuked will not find the road to life (OR, cause others to go astray).

¹⁸ Those who will not admit that they hate others are liars, and those who slander others are foolish.

¹⁹ When people talk a lot, that will lead them to sin a lot by what they say; if you are wise, you will refuse to say very much.

²⁰ What righteous/good people say MTY is as valuable as pure silver MET; what wicked people think is worthless.

⁴ Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigourous make rich. A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

⁵ A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

⁶ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

⁷ The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

⁸ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

⁹ He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

¹¹ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He who is slow in his work becomes poor, but the hand of the ready worker gets in wealth.

⁵ He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

⁷ The memory of the upright is a blessing, but the name of the evil-doer will be turned to dust.

⁸ The wise-hearted man will let himself be ruled, but the man whose talk is foolish will have a fall.

⁹ He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.

¹⁰ He who makes signs with his eyes is a cause of trouble, but he who makes a man see his errors is a cause of peace.

¹¹ The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

¹² Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.

¹³ In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.

¹⁴ Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.

¹⁵ The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.

¹⁶ The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.

¹⁷ He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.

¹⁸ Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.

¹⁹ Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.

⁴ He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

⁷ The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

¹³ In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of a righteous man tendeth to life; the revenue of a wicked man, to sin.

¹⁷ Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

¹⁸ He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous man is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away.

⁵ He that gathered in the harvest is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.

⁶ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.

⁹ He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

¹¹ The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.

¹³ In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

¹⁷ The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

¹⁸ Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

⁴ Lazy hands make you poor, but hard-working hands make you rich.

⁵ A son who gathers crops during the summer is sensible, but the one who sleeps during harvest brings disgrace.

⁶ Those who are good are blessed, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.

⁷ The good are remembered as a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.

⁸ Those who think wisely pay attention to instruction, but a stupid chatterbox ends up in disaster.

⁹ Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.

¹⁰ People who wink slyly cause trouble, but someone who gives a strong rebuke brings peace.

¹¹ What good people say is a spring that gives life, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.

¹² Hatred causes conflict, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom comes from people with good judgment, but stupid people are punished with a rod.

¹⁴ Wise people accumulate knowledge, but the chattering of stupid people is a prelude to disaster.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich provides them protection, while the poverty of the poor ruins them.

¹⁶ If you do right you're rewarded with life, but if you're wicked all you gain is sin.

¹⁷ If you accept instruction, you're on the path to life, but if you reject correction you'll go astray.

¹⁸ Anyone who hides their hatred is lying, and anyone who spreads slander is stupid.

¹⁹ If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.

²⁰ What good people say is like the best silver, but the mind of the wicked isn't worth much.

⁴ A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.

⁵ He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.

⁶ Blessings are vpon the head of the righteous: but iniquitie shall couer the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memoriall of the iust shalbe blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rotte.

⁸ The wise in heart will receiue commandements: but the foolish in talke shalbe beaten.

⁹ He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye, worketh sorowe, and he yet is foolish in talke, shalbe beaten.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth vp contentions: but loue couereth all trespasses.

¹³ In the lippes of him that hath vnderstanding wisdome is founde, and a rod shalbe for the backe of him that is destitute of wisedome.

¹⁴ Wise men lay vp knowledge: but ye mouth of the foole is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.

¹⁷ He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.

¹⁸ He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.

¹⁹ In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the iust man is as fined siluer: but the heart of the wicked is litle worth.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

⁷ The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; and a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The wages of the righteous is life; the increase of the wicked is sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is blessed: But the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: But a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: But love covereth all sins.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: The fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ He becometh poor that laboreth with an indolent hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is an intelligent son; but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings come upon the head of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

⁷ The memory of the just is destined to be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ The wise in heart will accept commandments; but he that is a fool in his speaking will stumble.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly ever walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways will be punished.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth vexation; and he that is a fool in his speaking will stumble.

¹¹ A source of life is the mouth of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love throweth a cover over all transgressions.

¹³ On the lips of the man of understanding there is found wisdom: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of sense.

¹⁴ Wise men treasure up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an approaching terror.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich man is his strong town: the terror of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the product of the wicked is for sin.

¹⁷ On the way unto life is he that observeth correction; but he that forsaketh reproof is in error.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred hath lips of falsehood; and he that spreadeth abroad an evil report, is a fool.

¹⁹ In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.

²⁰ Like choice silver is the tongue of the righteous: the heart of the wicked is worth but very little.

⁴ Poverty brings a man low: But the hands of the vigorous make rich.

^4a A son who is instructed shall be wise, And shall use the fool for a servant.

⁵ A wise son is saved from heat: But a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

⁶ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: But untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

⁷ The memory of the just is praised; But the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

⁸ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; But he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

⁹ He that walks simply, walks confidently; But he that perverts his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; But he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

¹¹ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; But destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife; But affection covers all that do not love strife.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips Smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; But the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; But poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; But the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; But instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; But they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; But if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is tried silver; But the heart of the ungodly shall fail.

⁴ He that worketh with a slack hand becometh poor; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son causing shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the just; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

⁷ The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸ He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be punished.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a foolish talker falleth headlong.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strife; But love covereth all offences.

¹³ Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The earnings of the righteous minister to life; The revenues of the wicked, to sin.

¹⁷ He that keepeth instruction is in the path of life; But he that refuseth reproof goeth astray.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred hath lying lips; And he that uttereth slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The understanding of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the upright, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the upright is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart receives mitzvot ·instructions·, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the upright is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the upright leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the upright is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ A lazy hand causes a person to be poor, but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.

⁵ A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.

⁶ Gifts from God are upon the head of the righteous person, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.

⁷ The righteous person makes those who remember him happy, but the name of the wicked will rot away.

⁸ Those who are sensible accept commands, but a talkative fool will come to ruin.

⁹ He who walks in integrity walks in safety, but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.

¹⁰ He who winks the eye causes grief, but a talkative fool will be thrown down.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.

¹² Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers over all offenses.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense.

¹⁴ Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.

¹⁵ The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

¹⁶ The wage of the righteous person leads to life; the profit of the wicked leads them to sin.

¹⁷ There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline, but the one who rejects correction is led astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who is careful in what he says is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver; there is little value in the heart of the wicked.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶ Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall perish.

⁸ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

⁹ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

¹³ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵ He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰ One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹² Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

⁴ A slow hand hath wrought needi-ness; but the hand of strong men maketh ready riches. Forsooth he that enforceth or endeavoureth to get any-thing by leasings, feedeth the winds; soothly the same man pursueth birds flying or followeth flying birds.

⁵ He that gathereth together in harvest, is a wise son; but he that sleepeth in summer, is a son of confusion.

⁶ The blessing of God is over the head of a just or rightwise man; but wickedness covereth the mouth of wicked men.

⁷ The mind or memory of a just or rightwise man shall be with praisings; and the name of wicked men shall wax rotten.

⁸ A wise man shall receive commandments with heart; a fool is beaten with his own lips.

⁹ He that goeth simply, goeth trustily; but he that maketh shrewd his ways, shall be made open.

¹⁰ He that beckoneth with the eye, shall give sorrow; a fool shall be beaten with his own lips.

¹¹ The vein of life is the mouth of a just or rightwise man; but the mouth of wicked men covereth wickedness.

¹² Hatred raiseth up chidings; and charity covereth all sins.

¹³ Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart.

¹⁴ Wise men hide knowing; but the mouth of a fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The chattel or substance of a rich man is the city of his strength; the dread of poor men is the neediness of them.

¹⁶ The work of a just or rightwise man is to life; but the fruit of a wicked man is to sin.

¹⁷ The way of life is to him that keepeth chastising or discipline; but he that forsaketh blamings, erreth.

¹⁸ False lips hide hatred; he that bringeth forth despising is unwise.

¹⁹ Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent.

²⁰ Chosen silver is the tongue of a just or rightwise man; the heart of wicked men is for nought.

⁴ A slow hand hath wrought neediness; but the hand of strong men maketh ready riches. Forsooth he that enforceth to get anything by leasings, feedeth the winds; soothly the same man followeth birds flying. (Lazy hands create neediness; but strong hands create riches. He who endeavoureth to get anything by lying, feedeth the wind; yea, that person runneth after birds in flight.)

⁵ He that gathereth together in harvest, is a wise son; but he that sleepeth in summer, is a son of confusion. (He who gathereth together at harvest time, is wise; but he who sleepeth in summer, is a disgrace.)

⁶ The blessing of God is over the head of a just man; but wickedness covereth the mouth of wicked men. (The blessing of God is upon the heads of the righteous; but wickedness covereth the mouths of the wicked.)

⁷ The mind of a just man shall be with praisings; and the name of wicked men shall wax rotten. (The righteous shall be remembered with praise or The memory of the righteous is blessed; but the names of the wicked shall grow rotten.)

⁸ A wise man shall receive commandments with heart (or A wise person shall take commandments to heart); a fool is beaten with (his own) lips.

⁹ He that goeth simply, goeth trustily; but he that maketh shrewd his ways, shall be made open. (He who goeth with honesty, or with integrity, goeth with security; but he who maketh his ways depraved, shall be exposed.)

¹⁰ He that beckoneth with the eye, shall give sorrow; a fool shall be beaten with (his own) lips.

¹¹ The vein of life is the mouth of a just man; but the mouth of wicked men covereth wickedness. (The words of the righteous be a fountain of life; but wickedness covereth the mouths of the wicked.)

¹² Hatred raiseth up chidings; and charity covereth all sins. (Hatred raiseth up arguments, or strife; but love covereth all sins.)

¹³ Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart. (Wisdom is found on the lips of the wise; and a rod on the back of him who is foolish.)

¹⁴ Wise men hide knowing (or The wise store up knowledge); but the mouth of a fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The chattel of a rich man is the city of his strength; the dread of poor men is the neediness of them. (The substance of a rich man is his strong city; the fear of the poor is their own neediness.)

¹⁶ The work of a just man is to life; but the fruit of a wicked man is to sin. (The work of a good person serveth unto life; but the fruit of the wicked is sin.)

¹⁷ The way of life is to him that keepeth chastising; but he that forsaketh blamings, erreth. (The way of life is for him who receiveth discipline; but he who forsaketh rebukes, erreth.)

¹⁸ False lips hide hatred; he that bringeth forth despising is unwise.

¹⁹ Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent. (Sin shall abound with much speaking; but he who ruleth his lips, is most prudent.)

²⁰ Chosen silver is the tongue of a just man; the heart of wicked men is for nought. (Choice silver is like the tongue of a righteous person; but the hearts of the wicked be worth nothing.)

⁴ Poor is he who is working — a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵ Whoso is gathering in summer is a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest is a son causing shame.

⁶ Blessings are for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

⁷ The remembrance of the righteous is for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.

⁸ The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

⁹ Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.

¹⁰ Whoso is winking the eye giveth grief, And a talkative fool kicketh.

¹¹ A fountain of life is the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

¹² Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.

¹³ In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

¹⁴ The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool is near ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich is his strong city, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The wage of the righteous is for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.

¹⁷ A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

¹⁸ Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

¹⁹ In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is chosen silver, The heart of the wicked — as a little thing.