1He that loves instruction loves sense, But he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2He that has found favor with the Lord is made better; But a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3A man shall not prosper by wickedness; But the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; But ungodly men devise deceits.
6The words of ungodly men are crafty; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.
8The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; But he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.
11aHe that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.