Proverbs 13:8-20 in English

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

²⁰ If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

²⁰ If you walk with wise men you shall be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise: but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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).

¹⁶ Those who have good sense always think carefully/wisely before they do something; foolish people show by what they say and do that they are foolish.

¹⁷ Messengers who are not reliable cause trouble, but those who faithfully deliver their messages cause people to act peacefully.

¹⁸ Those who refuse to pay attention when others discipline/correct them will become poor and disgraced; people respect those who accept it when they are rebuked for their bad behavior.

¹⁹ It is delightful to receive what we desire; foolish people hate/refuse to turn away from doing evil.

²⁰ Those who habitually associate with wise people become wise; those who ◄are close friends of/associate with► foolish people will ◄regret it/be ruined►.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

²⁰ If you walk with wise men you shall be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.

¹⁷ A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.

¹⁸ Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.

¹⁹ To get one's desire is sweet to the soul, but to give up evil is disgusting to the foolish.

²⁰ Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

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.

¹⁶ The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.

¹⁹ The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

²⁰ He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.

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.

¹⁶ All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.

¹⁷ A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore instruction, but those who accept correction are honored.

¹⁹ It's nice to see a wish come true, but stupid people hate to turn away from evil to achieve this.

²⁰ Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only cause you problems.

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.

¹⁶ Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.

¹⁸ Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

²⁰ He that walketh with the wise, shalbe wise: but a companion of fooles shalbe afflicted.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador bringeth healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: But the fool displays his own mischief.

¹⁷ A rash king shall fall into mischief: But a wise messenger shall deliver him.

¹⁸ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: But he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, But the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

²⁰ If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: But he that walks with fools shall be known.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into trouble; But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame are for him who rejecteth instruction; But he that regardeth reproof shall come to honor.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He who walketh with wise men shall be wise; But the companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.

¹⁸ The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.

¹⁹ A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.

²⁰ Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.

¹⁹ Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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.

¹⁶ A fell or witting man doeth all things with counsel; but he that is a fool, shall open folly.

¹⁷ The messenger of a wicked man shall fall into evil; a faithful messenger is health.

¹⁸ Neediness and shame is to him that forsaketh teaching; but he that assenteth to a blamer, shall be glorified.

¹⁹ Desire, if it is ful filled, delighteth the soul; fools loathe them that flee evils.

²⁰ He that goeth with wise men, shall be wise; the friend of fools shall be made like them.

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.)

¹⁶ A fell man doeth all things with counsel; but he that is a fool, shall open folly. (A clever person doeth everything with forethought, or only after advice; but he who is a fool, shall lay open his foolishness for all to see.)

¹⁷ The messenger of a wicked man shall fall into evil; a faithful messenger is health. (A wicked messenger shall fall into evil; but a faithful messenger bringeth health, or victory, or salvation, or deliverance.)

¹⁸ Neediness and shame is to him that forsaketh teaching; but he that assenteth to a blamer, shall be glorified. (Neediness and shame shall be for him who abandoneth his teaching, or his instruction; but he who assenteth to a rebuker, shall be honoured.)

¹⁹ Desire, if it is ful filled, delighteth the soul; fools loathe them that flee evils.

²⁰ He that goeth with wise men, shall be wise, (or He who goeth with the wise, shall be wise); the friend of fools shall be made like them.

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.

¹⁶ Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.

¹⁸ Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

¹⁹ A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.

²⁰ Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.