Proverbs 14:18-34 in English

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

³² The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

³² The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

³³ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

³² The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

³² The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honors him has pity upon the poor.

³² The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

³³ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.

³² The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ Those who revere Yahweh are confident that he will protect them, and their family will also be protected.

²⁷ Having an awesome respect for Yahweh is like MET having a fountain that gives life; it will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.

²⁸ If a king rules over many people, many people will be able to honor him; if he has only a few people in his kingdom, he will have very little HYP power.

²⁹ Those who do not quickly become angry are very wise; by quickly becoming angry, people show that they are foolish.

³⁰ Having a mind that is peaceful results in having a healthy body; having a mind that is often in turmoil is like MET cancer in a person's bones.

³¹ Those who oppress poor people are insulting God, the one who made those poor people, but acting kindly toward them is respecting God.

³² Wicked people ruin themselves by the evil things that they do, but righteous/good people are kept safe/protected even when they die (OR, because of their continually doing what is right).

³³ Those who have good sense always think what is wise; foolish people do not know anything about being wise.

³⁴ When the people of a nation continually act righteously, it causes that nation to be great; continually doing what is evil causes a nation to be disgraced.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

³² The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

³³ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.

²⁸ A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

²⁹ He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

³⁰ A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.

³¹ He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.

³² The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.

³³ Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.

³⁴ By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

³² The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

³⁰ Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

³² The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

³³ In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

³⁴ Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

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.

²⁶ People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.

²⁷ Respecting the Lord is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

²⁸ The glory of a king is the number of his subjects, for a ruler is nothing without them.

²⁹ If you're slow to get angry, you're very wise; but if you have a short fuse you glorify stupidity.

³⁰ A peaceful mind makes your body healthy, but jealousy makes your bones rot.

³¹ Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but anyone who is kind to the needy honors him.

³² Wicked people are brought down by their own evil actions, but those who live right are confident even in death.

³³ Wisdom is at home in a mind that understands, but it's not found among stupid people.

³⁴ Doing right makes a nation successful, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.

²⁷ The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.

²⁹ He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.

³⁰ A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

³² The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding, and is knowen in the mids of fooles.

³⁴ Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.

³² The wicked is thrust down in his misfortune; but the righteous, even when he is brought to death, hath hope.

³³ In the heart of him that hath discernment wisdom resteth; but in the inward part of fools it maketh itself known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

³² The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: But the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is the strong confidence of man, and unto his children will it be a place of shelter.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is the source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of a population is the downfall of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit holdeth up to view his folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the body; but jealousy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious to the needy honoreth him.

³² Through his own evil is the wicked thrust down; but even in his death doth the righteous have confidence.

³³ In the heart of the man of understanding resteth wisdom: but the little which is in the bosom of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a people; but the disgrace of nations is sin.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And he leaves his children a support.

²⁷ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; And it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

²⁸ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: But in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: But a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: But a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: But he that honors him has pity upon the poor.

³² The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: But he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

³³ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: But in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation: But sins diminish tribes.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.

²⁸ In a numerous people is the glory of a king; But the want of people is the destruction of a prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger is of great understanding. But he who is of a hasty spirit setteth folly on high.

³⁰ A quiet heart is the life of the flesh; But the ferment of passion is rottenness to the bones.

³¹ He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.

³² By his wickedness the wicked is thrust down; But the righteous hath hope even in death.

³³ Wisdom resteth quietly in the heart of the wise; But in the breast of fools it will be made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a people; But the reproach of nations is sin.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Adonai is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the upright has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a cheshed ·disgrace· to any people.

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.

²⁶ When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸ The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, but without people the prince is ruined.

²⁹ A patient person has great understanding, but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is life for the body, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ The one who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.

³² The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions, but the righteous person has a refuge even in death.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but even among fools she lets herself be known.

³⁴ Doing what is right exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰ A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.

³² The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.

³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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.

²⁶ In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him.

²⁷ The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death.

²⁸ The dignity of the king is in the multitude of people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of people.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

³⁰ Health of heart is the life of flesh; envy is the rot of bones.

³¹ He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his Maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his Maker.

³² A wicked man is put out for his malice; but a just or rightwise man hopeth in his death.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of a wise man; and he shall teach all unlearned men.

³⁴ Rightfulness or Rightwiseness raiseth up a folk; sin maketh peoples wretches.

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.)

²⁶ In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him. (He who feareth the Lord or He who revereth the Lord hath trust in his strength; and his sons and daughters shall have hope and security.)

²⁷ The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death. (The fear of the Lord or Reverence for the Lord is a well of life; yea, so that thou turn away from deadly traps, or snares.)

²⁸ The dignity of the king is in the multitude of (his) people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of (his) people.

²⁹ He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

³⁰ (The) Health of (the) heart is the life of (the) flesh; envy is (the) rot of (the) bones.

³¹ He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his maker. (He who oppresseth the needy, despiseth his Maker; but he who hath mercy on the poor, honoureth his Maker.)

³² A wicked man is put out for his malice; but a just man hopeth in his death. (A wicked person is brought down by his own malice; but a righteous person hath hope in his death.)

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of a wise man; and he shall teach all unlearned men. (Wisdom resteth in the hearts of the wise; and they shall teach all the unlearned.)

³⁴ Rightfulness raiseth up a folk; sin maketh peoples wretches. (Uprightness raiseth up the nation; sin maketh people into wretches.)

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.

²⁶ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

²⁸ In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.

²⁹ Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

³⁰ A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.

³¹ An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.

³² In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death is the righteous.

³³ In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.