Proverbs 13:3-15 in English

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

³ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

⁴ Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.

⁵ A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

⁷ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched.

^9a Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

⁴ Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.

⁵ A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

⁷ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favor, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches: but the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged.

³ Those who are very careful about what they say MTY will live a long life; those who talk ◄without thinking/too much► will ruin themselves.

⁴ People who are lazy want things very much, but they will not get anything HYP. People who work hard will get all that they want.

⁵ Righteous/Honest people hate/detest lies, but what wicked people do ◄is very disgraceful/stinks► DOU.

⁶ The behavior PRS of those who always do what is right will protect them, but sinful behavior will ruin wicked people.

⁷ Some people who have nothing pretend to be rich, but other people who are very rich pretend to be poor.

⁸ Rich people are able to pay people who want to kill them, with the result that they will be protected, not killed, but poor people do not have to worry about that because no one threatens to kill them.

⁹ Righteous people are like a lamp MET that shines brightly, but wicked people are like MET a lamp that will soon be extinguished.

¹⁰ People who are arrogant/proud always cause strife; those who are wise ask other people for good advice.

¹¹ Those who acquire a lot of money quickly by doing what is wrong, probably will lose it quickly, but if people earn money slowly, the amount of money they have will increase.

¹² When people do not receive the things that they are expecting to receive, ◄it causes them to despair/they become very sad►; but if you receive what you are desiring to get, that will be like a tree MET whose fruit gives you life (OR, that will cause you to be joyful).

¹³ Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves; those who pay attention to that advice will ◄be secure/succeed►.

¹⁴ What wise people teach is like a fountain whose water gives life MET; what they teach you will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.

¹⁵ People respect those who have good sense, but those who cannot be trusted are on the road to being ruined/destroyed (OR, will have a lot of difficulties/troubles).

³ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

⁴ Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.

⁵ A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

⁷ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

⁴ The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

⁵ The upright man is a hater of false words: the evil-doer gets a bad name and is put to shame.

⁶ Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

⁷ A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.

⁸ A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

⁹ There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.

¹⁰ The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

¹¹ Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.

¹² Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.

¹³ He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

¹⁵ Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.

⁴ A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

³ He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

⁴ The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

⁵ The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

⁶ Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.

⁹ The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

¹¹ Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

¹² Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

¹³ Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

¹⁵ Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

³ Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.

⁴ Lazy people want a lot, but get nothing; if you work hard you'll be well rewarded.

⁵ Good people hate lies, but the wicked cause a stink and bring disgrace.

⁶ Goodness protects those who live right, but sin overcomes the wicked.

⁷ Some pretend to be rich, but don't have anything, while others pretend to be poor and are very rich.

⁸ The rich can pay a ransom to save their lives, but the poor aren't troubled in this way.

⁹ The life of good people shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.

¹² Hope that's delayed makes you feel sick, but a wish that comes true revives you.

¹³ If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good sense earns appreciation, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.

⁴ The sluggard lusteth, but his soule hath nought: but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.

⁶ Righteousnesse preserueth the vpright of life: but wickednes ouerthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.

⁸ A man will giue his riches for the ransome of his life: but the poore cannot heare ye reproch.

⁹ The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.

¹¹ The riches of vanitie shall diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.

¹² The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying; but a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.

⁶ Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He that watcheth his mouth guardeth his soul; but he that openeth wide his lips prepareth himself destruction.

⁴ The sluggard longeth in his soul, and there cometh nothing; but the soul of the diligent will be abundantly gratified.

⁵ The righteous hateth the word of falsehood; but the wicked bringeth shame and dishonor.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him that is upright on his way; but wickedness perverteth the man of sin.

⁷ There is some one that pretendeth to be rich without having any thing; another that pretendeth to be poor while having abundant wealth.

⁸ As the ransom of a man's life hath he often to give his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.

⁹ The light of the righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.

¹⁰ Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.

¹² Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

³ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: But he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

⁴ Every slothful man desires, But the hands of the active are diligent.

⁵ A righteous man hates an unjust word: But an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

⁷ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: And there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

⁸ A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: But the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: But the light of the ungodly is quenched.

^9a Crafty souls go astray in sins: But just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: But they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: But he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, Than he that promises and leads another to hope: For a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: But he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: But a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, And his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: But the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

¹⁵ Sound discretion gives favor, And to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: But the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

³ He who keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; But destruction shall be to him who openeth wide his lips.

⁴ The appetite of the sluggard longeth, and hath nothing; But the appetite of the diligent is fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hateth words of falsehood; But a wicked man causeth disgrace and shame.

⁶ Righteousness preserveth him who is upright in his way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is who maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing, Who maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

⁸ A man's wealth is the ransom of his life; But the poor man heareth no threatenings.

⁹ The light of the righteous shall rejoice; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed; But he who revereth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.

¹⁵ A good understanding winneth favor; But the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A upright man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor sh'ma ·hear obey· no threats.

⁹ The light of the upright shines brightly, but the lamp candle of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a charge will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins chen ·grace·; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.

⁴ The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.

⁵ The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.

⁶ Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.

⁷ There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.

⁸ The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.

⁹ The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.

¹² When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

⁵ A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is lothsome, and cometh to shame.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

⁷ There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.

¹⁰ Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

⁴ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

⁵ A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

⁶ Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

³ He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul; but he that is unwary to speak, shall feel evils.

⁴ A slow man will, and will not; but the soul of them that work shall be made fat.

⁵ A just or rightwise man shall loathe a false word; but a wicked man shameth, and shall be shamed.

⁶ Rightfulness or Rightwiseness keepeth the way of an innocent man; but wickedness deceiveth a sinner.

⁷ A man is as rich, when he hath nothing; and a man is as poor, when he is in many riches.

⁸ The Redemption of the soul of a man is his riches; but he that is poor, suffereth not blaming.

⁹ The light of just or rightwise men maketh glad; but the lantern of wicked men shall be quenched.

¹⁰ Strives be ever among proud men; but they that do all things with counsel, be governed by wisdom.

¹¹ Hasted chattel or substance, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied.

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is desire coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming or to come; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace.

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell.

¹⁵ Good teaching shall give grace; a swallow is in the way of despisers.

³ He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul; but he that is unwary to speak, shall feel evils. (He who guardeth his mouth, keepeth his soul safe; but he who is careless when he speaketh, shall experience evil.)

⁴ A slow man will, and will not; but the soul of them that work shall be made fat. (A lazy person desireth, and desireth not; but those who do work shall prosper.)

⁵ A just man shall loathe a false word; but a wicked man shameth, and shall be shamed. (The righteous loathe a lie; but the wicked shame, and shall be shamed.)

⁶ Rightfulness keepeth (safe) the way of an innocent man; but wickedness deceiveth a sinner.

⁷ A man is as rich, when he hath nothing; and a man is as poor, when he is in many riches. (A person can be rich, even when he hath nothing; and a person can be poor, even when he hath many riches.)

⁸ The Redemption of the soul of a man is his riches; but he that is poor, suffereth not blaming. (The ransom for a man’s lifeis his riches; but he who is poor, shall not even suffer threats.)

⁹ The light of just men maketh glad; but the lantern of wicked men shall be quenched. (The light of the righteous maketh happy, or inspireth; but the lantern of the wicked shall be quenched.)

¹⁰ Strives be ever among proud men; but they that do all things with counsel, be governed by wisdom. (There is always strife, or arguments, among the proud; but they who do all things with advice, be governed by wisdom.)

¹¹ Hasted chattel, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied, (or but that which is gathered little by little, shall be multiplied).

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is (a) desire (that is) coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace. (He who backbiteth for something said to him, bindeth himself to the time to come; but he who feareth the commandment, shall live in peace.)

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell. (The teaching of the wise is a well of life; so that thou bow away from the falling of death, that is, from sin, and from hell.)

¹⁵ Good teaching shall give grace; a swallow is in the way of despisers. (Good teaching shall bring favour; a pit is on the way of despisers.)

³ Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him!

⁴ The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

⁵ A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.

⁶ Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.

⁷ There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth is abundant.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life are his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

¹⁰ A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

¹² Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.

¹³ Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous is hard.