Proverbs 14:15-25 in English

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

¹⁸ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

¹⁹ Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

²² They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

²³ With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

²⁴ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

¹⁸ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

¹⁹ Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that dishonors the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

²² They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

²³ With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in lack.

²⁴ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: but the folly of fools is only folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

¹⁵ Foolish people believe everything that people tell them; those who have good sense think carefully about what will be the result of their actions.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and avoid doing things that will give them trouble; foolish people are careless and act ◄too quickly/without thinking►.

¹⁷ Those who quickly become angry IDM do foolish things; people hate those who plan to do wicked things (OR, those who have good sense remain calm/patient).

¹⁸ Foolish people get what they deserve for doing foolish things; those with good sense are rewarded MET by being able to learn a lot.

¹⁹ Some day evil people will bow down in front of righteous people to show that they respect them; they will humbly stand at the gates of the houses of righteous people and request their help.

²⁰ No one likes poor people; even their friends/neighbors do not like them; rich people have many friends, but only while the rich people still have money.

²¹ It is sinful to despise your poor neighbors; God is pleased with those who do kind things for the poor.

²² Those who plan to do things that are evil/wrong are walking on the wrong road; people faithfully love, respect and are loyal to those who plan to do what is good.

²³ If you work hard, you will ◄accomplish something good/get a good income►, but if all you do is to talk and not work, you will remain poor.

²⁴ One of the rewards MET of being wise is to become rich; the reward of acting foolishly is to become more foolish.

²⁵ By saying in court what is true, you can save the life of the one who is being falsely accused; if you tell lies, you are abandoning someone who needs your help to defend him.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

¹⁸ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

¹⁹ Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

²² They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

²³ With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in lack.

²⁴ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

¹⁶ The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

¹⁷ He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

¹⁸ Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.

²⁰ The poor man is hated even by his neighbour, but the man of wealth has numbers of friends.

²¹ He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

²² Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but talk only makes a man poor.

²⁴ Their wisdom is a crown to the wise, but their foolish behaviour is round the head of the unwise.

²⁵ A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous man.

²⁰ He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

¹⁵ The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

¹⁷ The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

¹⁸ The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

²⁰ The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

²² They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

²³ In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

¹⁵ Stupid people believe whatever they're told, but sensible people think about what they're doing.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and avoid evil, but stupid people are confidently reckless.

¹⁷ Quick-tempered people act foolishly, while people who make evil plans are hated.

¹⁸ The inheritance of stupid people is stupidity, but sensible people are rewarded with knowledge.

¹⁹ Evil people bow down before good people, and the wicked bow down at the doors of those who do right.

²⁰ The poor are hated even by their neighbors, while the rich have many friends.

²¹ People who look down on their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are blessed.

²² Aren't people who plan to do evil wrong? But those who plan to do good have trustworthy love and faithfulness.

²³ There's profit in hard work, but chatting just leads to poverty.

²⁴ The wise are rewarded with wealth, but stupid people are rewarded with stupidity.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.

¹⁵ The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.

¹⁷ He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

¹⁸ The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The euill shall bowe before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

²¹ The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

²² Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.

²³ In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.

²⁴ The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.

²⁵ A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.

¹⁵ The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.

²² Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools remaineth folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: And a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: But the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labour there is profit: But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: But the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man understandeth his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man is fearful, and departeth from evil; but the fool exciteth himself, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry committeth folly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; but the prudent crown themselves with knowledge.

¹⁹ The bad sink down before the good; and the wicked are at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Even to his own neighbor is the poor man hateful; but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbor is a sinner; but he that is gracious to the poor—happiness attend him!

²² Behold, those who contrive evil are in error; but kindness and truth attend on those who contrive what is good.

²³ In all painful labor there is profit; but mere words of the lips lead only to want.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools is only folly.

²⁵ A deliverer of souls is the true witness; but a witness of deceit uttereth lies.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: But the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; But the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; But a sensible man bears up under many things.

¹⁸ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; But the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.

¹⁹ Evil men shall fall before the good; And the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Friends will hate poor friends; But the friends of the rich are many.

²¹ He that dishonors the needy sins: But he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

²² They that go astray devise evils: But the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: But compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

²³ With everyone who is careful there is abundance: But the pleasure taking and indolent shall be in want.

²⁴ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: But the occupation of fools is evil.

²⁵ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: But a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

¹⁵ The simple man believeth every word; But the prudent looketh well to his steps.

¹⁶ The wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool is haughty and confident.

¹⁷ He who is hasty in his anger will commit folly; And the man of wicked devices will be hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; Yea, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even by his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He who despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But happy is he who hath mercy on the poor.

²² Do not they who devise evil fail of their end? But they who devise good meet with kindness and truth.

²³ In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ Riches are a crown to the wise; But the promotion of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the upright.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many 'ahav ·affectionate lovers, friends·.

²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But cheshed ·loving-kindness· and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ The one who is naive believes everything, but the prudent man thinks about his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and turns away from evil, but the fool confidently dismisses a warning.

¹⁷ One who is quick to become angry does foolish things, and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.

¹⁸ The naive inherit foolishness, but prudent people are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ Evil people will bow down before those who are good and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person.

²⁰ The poor person is hated even by his own companions, but the rich people have many friends.

²¹ The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.

²² Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan to do good will receive covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness.

²³ With all hard work comes a profit, but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of wise people is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness breathes out lies.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich hath many friends.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

²² Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

²³ In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.

²¹ He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

¹⁵ An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell or witting man beholdeth his goings.

¹⁶ A wise man dreadeth, and boweth away from evil; a fool skippeth over, and trusteth.

¹⁷ A man unpatient shall work folly; and a guileful man is odious.

¹⁸ Little men of wit shall hold folly; and fell or witting men shall abide knowing.

¹⁹ Evil men shall lie down before good men; and unpious men before the gates of just or rightwise men.

²⁰ A poor man shall be hateful, yea, to his neighbour; but many men be friends of rich men.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.

²² He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy; they err that work evil. Mercy and truth make ready goods;

²³ abundance shall be in each good work or in every good work. Soothly where full many words be, there neediness is oft.

²⁴ The crown of wise men is the riches of them; the folly of fools is unwariness.

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings.

¹⁵ An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell man beholdeth his goings. (An innocent person believeth each and every word; a clever person regardeth, or watcheth, his own steps.)

¹⁶ A wise man dreadeth, and boweth away from evil; a fool skippeth over, and trusteth.

¹⁷ A man unpatient shall work folly; and a guileful man is odious. (An impatient person will act foolishly; and a deceitful person is odious.)

¹⁸ Little men of wit shall hold folly; and fell men shall abide knowing. (People of little wit, or of low intelligence, shall hold fast to foolishness; but clever people shall gain understanding.)

¹⁹ Evil men shall lie (down) before good men; and unpious men before the gates of just men. (Evil people shall lie down before good people; and the wicked shall bow before the gates of the righteous.)

²⁰ A poor man shall be (thought) hateful, yea, (even) to his neighbour; but many men be (the) friends of rich men.

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.

²² He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy; they err that work evil. Mercy and truth make ready goods (or Mercy and truth bring forth good things);

²³ abundance shall be in each good work/in every good work. Soothly where full many words be, there neediness is oft, (or Truly, where there be a great many words, there often is neediness, or lack, or want).

²⁴ The crown of wise men is the riches of them; the folly of fools is unwariness. (The reward of the wise is their riches; the foolishness of fools is their recklessness.)

²⁵ A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings. (A faithful witness saveth lives; but a false accuser bringeth forth only lies.)

¹⁵ The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

¹⁶ The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

¹⁷ Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.

¹⁸ The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.

²¹ Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.

²² Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,

²³ In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.

²⁵ A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.