Proverbs 12:4-27 in English

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

¹⁶ A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.

⁶ The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.

⁸ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

⁹ Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

¹¹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.

^11a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.

¹² The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; but a righteous man escapes from them.

^13a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶ A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

²⁶ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

²⁷ A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.

⁶ The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.

⁸ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

⁹ Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

¹¹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonor in his own strong holds.

¹² The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶ A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

²⁶ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

²⁷ A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

¹⁶ A fool’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no mischief happen to the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

⁴ A good wife is one who causes her husband to be greatly honored, but a wife who does things that cause her husband to be ashamed will destroy him like SIM cancer destroys his bones.

⁵ What righteous people want to do is to treat people fairly; what wicked people want to do is to deceive people.

⁶ What wicked people say is like a trap MET that kills MTY people who pass by, but what righteous people say MTY rescues those whom wicked people threaten to harm.

⁷ Wicked people will die before they become old and we will see them no more, but righteous people will live for many years and have many descendants.

⁸ People will praise those who have good sense, but people will despise those ◄who are always thinking about doing evil things/whose thinking is twisted►.

⁹ It is better to be a humble/ordinary person who has only one servant than to think that you are very important while you have nothing to eat.

¹⁰ Righteous people take care of their domestic animals, but wicked people act cruelly toward their animals.

¹¹ Farmers who work hard in their fields will produce good crops that will give them plenty to eat, but those who waste their time working on worthless projects are foolish.

¹² Wicked people desire to take away what other evil people have, but Yahweh enables righteous/godly people to be steadfast and productive MET.

¹³ Evil people are trapped by the evil things that they say MTY, but righteous people escape from trouble.

¹⁴ People are rewarded for the good things that they say to others, and people are also rewarded for the good work that they do MTY.

¹⁵ Foolish people always think that what they are doing is right; wise people heed other people when they give them good advice.

¹⁶ Foolish people quickly become angry when someone does something that they don't like; but those who have good sense ignore it when others insult them.

¹⁷ In the courtroom, honest people say what is true, but untruthful/dishonest people tell nothing but lies.

¹⁸ What some people say hurts people badly, as much as SIM a sword can; but what wise people say ◄heals others' souls/comforts others►.

¹⁹ When people tell MTY lies, others soon realize that what they said is not true IDM; but when people say what is true, others will rember that forever.

²⁰ Those who plan to do what is evil are always wanting to deceive others, but things will go well for those who plan to do good things.

²¹ Bad things usually HYP do not happen to righteous people, but wicked people always have troubles.

²² Yahweh detests those MTY who tell lies, but he is delighted with those who faithfully do what they promise that they will do.

²³ Those with good sense do not reveal all that they know; foolish people show clearly by what they say that they ◄are ignorant/have not learned much►.

²⁴ Those SYN who work hard become rulers of others; those who are lazy become slaves of others.

²⁵ When people are anxious/worried, they become depressed/dejected, but when others speak kindly to them, it causes them to be cheerful again.

²⁶ Godly/Righteous people try to give good advice to their friends (OR, try to make friends with others), but the manner in which wicked people live misleads their friends.

²⁷ Lazy people do not even cook the meat of the animals that they catch/kill, but those who work hard will acquire (OR, are like) a valuable treasure.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.

⁶ The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.

⁸ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

⁹ Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and lacking bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

¹¹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.

¹² The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶ A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

²⁶ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

²⁷ A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honours himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.

⁵ The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.

⁶ The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.

⁷ Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.

⁸ A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

⁹ He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

¹⁰ An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

¹¹ He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

¹² The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

¹³ In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

¹⁴ From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

¹⁵ The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

¹⁶ A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

¹⁷ The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

¹⁸ There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

¹⁹ True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

²¹ No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.

²² False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

²³ A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

²⁴ The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

²⁵ Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

²⁶ The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

²⁷ He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.

⁴ A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

¹⁶ The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

²⁷ The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

⁴ A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

⁷ Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

⁸ A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

⁹ Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

¹⁰ The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

¹² The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

¹³ For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

¹⁴ By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

¹⁶ A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

¹⁸ There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

²³ A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

²⁶ He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

²⁷ The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

⁴ A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.

⁵ Good people make plans that are fair, but the advice of the wicked is deceptive.

⁶ The words of the wicked are like a violent ambush, but those of honest people save them.

⁷ The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.

⁸ People are appreciated for talking sense, but those with perverted minds are despised.

⁹ Better to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.

¹⁰ Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.

¹¹ If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.

¹² Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.

¹³ The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.

¹⁴ What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.

¹⁵ Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.

¹⁶ Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.

¹⁷ Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.

¹⁹ Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

²¹ No harm comes to the good, but trouble fills the wicked.

²² The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.

²³ If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.

²⁴ Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.

²⁵ If you're anxious, you're weighed down, but an encouraging word will cheer you up.

²⁶ Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.

²⁷ Lazy people don't catch their prey, but if you work hard you can become rich.

⁴ A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.

⁵ The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.

⁶ The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.

⁷ God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

⁹ He that is despised, and is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked are cruell.

¹¹ He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.

¹³ The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.

¹⁴ A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.

¹⁵ The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.

¹⁶ A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.

²⁰ Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

²¹ There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.

²² The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.

²³ A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.

²⁵ Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.

²⁷ The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

¹⁶ A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.

¹⁷ He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right: But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men: But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: But the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: And the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: But to the counsellers of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just: But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: But they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame on him.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are justice: the best counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are suddenly overthrown, and are no more; but the house of the righteous will endure.

⁸ In accordance with his intelligence is a man praised; but he that is perverse of heart will come to be despised.

⁹ Better is he that is lightly esteemed who hath a servant, than he that aimeth after honor, and lacketh bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man careth for the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are cruelty.

¹¹ He that tilleth his ground will be satisfied with bread; but he that runneth after idle persons is void of sense.

¹² The wicked is covetous for the net of evil men; but God giveth root to the righteous.

¹³ In the transgression of his lips is the snare of the wicked; but the righteous cometh out of distress.

¹⁴ From the fruit of his mouth will a man be satisfied with what is good; and the recompense of a man's hands will be brought back unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.

¹⁷ He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is some one that useth words which are like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those that contrive evil; but for the counsellors of peace there is joy.

²¹ No wrong can come unawares to the righteous; but the wicked are full of evil.

²² An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness obtain his favor.

²³ A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth their folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will bear rule; but the indolent must become tributary.

²⁵ If there be care in the heart of man, let him suppress it; and a good word will change it into joy.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

²⁷ The indolent roasteth not that which he hath caught in hunting; but the most precious wealth of man is diligence.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; But ungodly men devise deceits.

⁶ The words of ungodly men are crafty; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; But the houses of the just remain.

⁸ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; But he that is dull of heart is had in derision.

⁹ Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

¹¹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.

^11a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.

¹² The desires of the ungodly are evil; But the roots of the godly are firmly set.

¹³ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; But a righteous man escapes from them.

^13a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, But he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

¹⁴ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; And the recompense of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; But a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶ A fool declares his wrath the same day; But a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷ A righteous man declares the open truth; But an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸ Some wound as they speak, like swords; But the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹ True lips establish testimony; But a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; But they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹ No injustice will please a just man; But the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; But the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

²⁴ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; But the deceitful shall be for a prey.

²⁵ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; But a good message rejoices him.

²⁶ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; But mischief shall pursue sinners; And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

²⁷ A deceitful man shall catch no game; But a blameless man is a precious possession.

¹⁰ Good people take care of their tame animals. Bad people keep theirs badly.

²¹ ...bad things always happens for a bad person.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.

¹⁰ The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

¹³ In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.

¹⁴ By the fruit of a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.

²¹ No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.

²² False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the upright are mishpat ·just·, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the upright shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a linnened mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A upright man respects the life of his animal, but the tender racham ·merciful love· of the wicked is cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the upright flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the upright shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise sh'ma ·hears obeys· counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the upright, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai , but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A upright person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man does not roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A worthy wife is her husband's crown, but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones.

⁵ The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for a chance to kill, but the words of the upright keep them safe.

⁷ Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, but the house of the righteous person will stand.

⁸ A person is praised by how much wisdom he has, but the one who makes perverse choices is despised.

⁹ Better to have an unimportant position—only being a servant— than to brag about your importance but have no food.

¹⁰ The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

¹¹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense.

¹² The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves.

¹³ An evil person is trapped by his wicked talk, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

¹⁴ From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, just as the work of his hands rewards him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

¹⁶ A fool shows his anger at once, but one who ignores an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ The one who speaks the truth says what is right, but a false witness tells lies.

¹⁸ The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

¹⁹ Truthful lips last forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.

²⁰ There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, but joy comes to the advisors of peace.

²¹ No ill comes on the righteous person, but wicked people are filled with difficulties.

²² Yahweh hates lying lips, but those who live faithfully are his delight.

²³ A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but the heart of fools shouts out folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule, but lazy people will be put to forced labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

²⁶ The righteous person is a guide for his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ Lazy people would not roast their own game, but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honours himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

⁹ He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoreth himself, and is destitute of bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desireth the net of evil men : but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit .

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.

²¹ There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.

²⁶ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

⁷ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

⁸ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

⁹ Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honours himself and lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

¹² The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

¹³ An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

¹⁷ He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

¹⁹ Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

²¹ No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

²³ A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴ The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labour.

²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶ A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

⁴ A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; and rot is in the bones of that woman, that doeth things worthy of confusion.

⁵ The thoughts of just or rightwise men be dooms; and the counsels of wicked men be guileful.

⁶ The words of wicked men set treason to blood; the mouth of just or rightwise men shall deliver them.

⁷ Overturn thou wicked men, and they shall not be; but the houses of just or rightwise men shall dwell perfectly.

⁸ A man shall be known by his teaching; but he that is vain and heartless, shall be open to despising.

⁹ Better is a poor man, and sufficient to himself, than a glorious man, and needy of bread.

¹⁰ A just or rightwise man knoweth the lives of his work beasts; but the entrails of wicked men be cruel.

¹¹ He that worketh his land, shall be filled with loaves; but he that pursueth or followeth idleness, is most foolish. He that is sweet, that is mild, liveth in temperances; and in his admonishings he forsaketh despisings.

¹² The desire of a wicked man is the memorial of worst things; but the root of just or rightwise men shall increase.

¹³ For the sins of lips, falling down nigheth to an evil man; but a just or rightwise man shall escape from anguish.

¹⁴ Of the fruit of his mouth each man shall be ful filled with goods; and by the works of his hands it shall be yielded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is rightful or right in his eyes; but he that is wise, heareth counsels.

¹⁶ A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise.

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness or of rightwiseness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness.

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing.

²⁰ Guile is in the heart of them that think evils; but joy pursueth or followeth them that make counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatever befalleth to a just or rightwise man, it shall not make him sorry or sorrow; but wicked men shall be filled with evil.

²² False lips is abomination to the Lord; but they that do faithfully, please him.

²³ A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly.

²⁴ The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes.

²⁵ Mourning in the heart of a just or rightwise man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word.

²⁶ He that despiseth harm for a friend, is a just or rightwise man; but the way of wicked men shall deceive them.

²⁷ A guileful man shall not find winning; and the substance of a diligent man shall be the price of gold, that is, preciouser than gold.

⁴ A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; and rot is in the bones of that woman, that doeth things worthy of confusion. (A diligent woman is a crown to her husband; but rot is in the bones of her, who doeth shameful things.)

⁵ The thoughts of just men be dooms; and the counsels of wicked men be guileful. (The thoughts of the righteous be lawful; and the plans of the wicked be deceitful or and the advice of the wicked is deceptive.)

⁶ The words of wicked men set treason to blood; the mouth of just men shall deliver them. (The words of the wicked set ambush for blood; the words of the righteous shall save them.)

⁷ (Over)Turn thou wicked men, and they shall not be; but the houses of just men shall dwell perfectly. (Overturn thou, or bring thou down, the wicked, and they shall not be; but the families of the righteous shall continue.)

⁸ A man shall be known by his teaching; but he that is vain and heartless, shall be open to despising.

⁹ Better is a poor man, and sufficient (un)to himself, than (to be) a (self-)glorious man, and needy of bread.

¹⁰ A just man knoweth the lives of his work beasts; but the entrails of wicked men be cruel. (A righteous person careth for the lives of his work beasts; but the hearts of the wicked be cruel.)

¹¹ He that worketh his land, shall be filled with loaves; but he that followeth idleness, is most fool(ish). He that is sweet, that is mild, liveth in temperances; and in his admonishings he forsaketh despisings, (or He who is humble, liveth temperately; and he forsaketh despisings in all of his admonishings).

¹² The desire of a wicked man is the memorial of worst things; but the root of just men shall increase. (The desires of the wicked be a memorial of the worst things; but the roots of the righteous shall increase, or shall go deeper.)

¹³ For the sins of (his) lips, falling down nigheth to an evil man; but a just man shall escape from anguish (or but the righteous shall escape from anguish).

¹⁴ Of the fruit of his mouth each man shall be ful filled with goods (or A person shall be fulfilled with good things by the fruit of his mouth); and by the works of his hands it shall be yielded to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is rightful in his eyes; but he that is wise, heareth counsels, (or but he who is wise, listeneth to good advice).

¹⁶ A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise. (A fool showeth his anger at once; but he who overlooketh wrongs, is wise.)

¹⁷ He that speaketh that, that he knoweth, is a judge of rightfulness; but he that lieth, is a guileful witness. (He who speaketh what he knoweth, is a just judge or is a judge of righteousness; but he who lieth, is a deceitful witness.)

¹⁸ A man is that promiseth, and he is pricked as with the sword of conscience; but the tongue of wise men is health. (There is a person who speaketh, and his words cut like a sword; but the tongues of the wise give health.)

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be steadfast into without end; but he that is a sudden witness, maketh ready the tongue of leasing, (or but he who speaketh a ready answer, often haveth a lying tongue).

²⁰ Guile is in the heart of them that think evils; but joy followeth them that make counsels of peace.

²¹ Whatever befalleth to a just man, it shall not make him sorry; but wicked men shall be filled with evil. (Whatever befalleth to the righteous, shall not bring them sorrow, or grief; but the wicked shall be filled with evil.)

²² False lips is abomination to the Lord; but they that do faithfully, please him.

²³ A fell man covereth knowing; and the heart of unwise men stirreth folly. (A clever person concealeth his knowledge; but the unwise tell out their foolishness.)

²⁴ The hand of strong men shall have lordship; but the hand that is slow, shall serve to tributes. (The hand of the strong shall rule; but those who be lazy, shall become slaves.)

²⁵ Mourning in the heart of a just man shall make him meek; and he shall be made glad by a good word. (Mourning in the heart of a righteous person shall make him weak; but he shall be made happy by a good, or by a kind, word.)

²⁶ He that despiseth harm for a friend, is a just man; but the way of wicked men shall deceive them. (He who despiseth harm to a friend, is a righteous person; but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.)

²⁷ A guileful man shall not find winning; and the substance of (a diligent) man shall be (equal to) the price of gold, that is, preciouser than gold. (A deceitful, or a lazy, person shall not find winning; but the substance, or the reward, of a diligent person shall be equal to the price of gold, that is, shall be more precious than gold.)

⁴ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wicked — deceit.

⁶ The words of the wicked are: 'Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

⁷ Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.

⁸ According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.

⁹ Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.

¹⁰ The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

¹² The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.

¹³ In transgression of the lips is the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

¹⁴ From the fruit of the mouth is one satisfied with good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

¹⁷ Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

¹⁸ A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment — a tongue of falsehood.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

²¹ No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

²² An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.

²³ A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

²⁵ Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.

²⁶ The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

²⁷ The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.