Proverbs 15:2-29 in English

² The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

¹³ A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

²² Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ A fool scorns his father's instruction: but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

⁸ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

¹³ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

¹⁴ An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

¹⁵ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

¹⁶ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸ A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.

^18a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

¹⁹ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

²⁰ A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

²¹ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

²² They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.

²³ A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

²⁴ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.

^27a By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.

^28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.

^29a Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.

^29b Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ A fool scorns his father's instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

⁸ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

¹³ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

¹⁴ An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

¹⁵ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

¹⁶ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸ A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

¹⁹ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

²⁰ A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

²¹ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

²² They that honor not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.

²³ A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

²⁴ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

² The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

²² Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² When wise people speak MTY, it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say MTY what is foolish.

³ Yahweh sees MTY what is happening everywhere; he observes what bad people do as well as what good people do.

⁴ Those who speak MTY kindly to people are like MET trees whose fruit gives life; speaking what is false causes people to ◄despair/feel very discouraged►.

⁵ Foolish children despise their parents when their parents correct/discipline them; wise children accept it.

⁶ There are many valuable things in the houses of righteous people; the wealth of wicked people causes them to have troubles/difficulties.

⁷ What wise people teach MTY causes others to know much more, but foolish people cannot teach others what is useful.

⁸ Yahweh detests the sacrifices that are offered by wicked people; what delights/pleases him very much are the prayers of righteous/good people.

⁹ Yahweh hates/detests the behavior of wicked people, but he loves those who always do what is righteous/just/fair.

¹⁰ Those who do what is wrong will be severely punished; those who do not want to be corrected will die.

¹¹ Yahweh knows what is happening in the place where dead people DOU are, so he certainly knows RHQ what people are thinking.

¹² Some people do not want to be corrected; they never go to wise people to seek good advice from them.

¹³ When people are happy, they have smiles on their faces; but when they are sad, by looking at their faces we can see that they are sad.

¹⁴ Those who have good sense want to learn more; foolish people MTY are very satisfied with being foolish/ignorant.

¹⁵ Those who are oppressed constantly have difficulties, but those who (OR, if they) are happy, it is as though MET they are having a big feast every day.

¹⁶ Being poor and revering Yahweh is better than being rich and having a lot of troubles.

¹⁷ Eating meals with people whom you love and having only vegetables to eat is better than eating with people who hate each other and having lots of good meat to eat.

¹⁸ Those who quickly become angry cause arguments/quarreling, but those who do not quickly become angry cause people to act peacefully.

¹⁹ Lazy people constantly have difficulties MET; it is as though they are walking through thorns; but those who are honest and hard-working will have few difficulties; it is as though they are walking on a level highway MET.

²⁰ Children who are wise cause their parents to be happy; it is foolish children who despise their parents.

²¹ Foolish people are happy to continually act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.

²² If there is no one to give us good advice, we will not accomplish what we are planning to do; but when we have many good advisors, we will succeed.

²³ People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; truly, it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.

²⁴ Wise people walk on a road that leads up to a long life; they do not walk on a road that leads down to the place where dead people are.

²⁵ Yahweh tears down the houses of proud people, but he protects the property of widows.

²⁶ Yahweh detests what wicked people are thinking about doing; but when people say what is kind, he considers those words to be pure.

²⁷ Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family; those who refuse to accept bribes will live for a long time.

²⁸ Righteous/Good people think carefully before they answer what others ask them; wicked people very quickly say what is evil.

²⁹ Yahweh does not listen MTY to what wicked people request him to do; he listens to righteous people when they pray.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ A fool scorns his father's instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

⁸ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

¹³ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

¹⁴ An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

¹⁵ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

¹⁶ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸ A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

¹⁹ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

²⁰ A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

²¹ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

²² They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.

²³ A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

²⁴ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.

⁵ A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

⁶ In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

⁸ The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.

⁹ The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

¹⁰ There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

¹¹ Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men!

¹² The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.

¹⁵ All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.

¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.

¹⁸ An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

¹⁹ Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.

²¹ Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

²² Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

²³ A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!

²⁴ Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.

²⁵ The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

²⁶ Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

²⁷ He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

²⁸ The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

⁶ In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

¹⁰ Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

¹³ A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!

²⁴ The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

³ The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

⁴ A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

⁵ A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

⁶ The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

⁸ The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

¹⁰ Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.

¹⁴ The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,

¹⁷ It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

²² Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

²³ A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

²⁴ The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

²⁵ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

²⁶ Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

²⁸ The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

² What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.

³ The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.

⁴ Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.

⁵ Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.

⁶ There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

⁷ Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.

⁸ The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.

⁹ The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.

¹⁰ If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.

¹¹ Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts!

¹² Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.

¹³ If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.

¹⁴ An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.

¹⁵ The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.

¹⁶ It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.

¹⁷ Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.

¹⁸ Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.

¹⁹ The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.

²¹ Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.

²² Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.

²³ A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!

²⁴ Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.

²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.

²⁷ People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.

²⁸ Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.

²⁹ The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.

² The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.

³ The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.

⁵ A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.

⁶ The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.

¹⁰ Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?

¹² A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

¹³ A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.

¹⁵ All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.

¹⁶ Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.

²⁰ A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.

²² Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.

²³ A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?

²⁴ The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.

²⁵ The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.

²⁶ The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.

²⁷ He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.

²⁹ The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.

²² For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.

²⁵ The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: And he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: How much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: Neither will he go unto the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil: But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: But the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ The way of life is above to the wise, That he may depart from hell beneath.

²⁵ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.

³ In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.

⁴ A healing word of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.

⁵ A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright obtaineth his favor.

⁹ An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.

¹⁰ An evil correction is destined for him that forsaketh the right path; he that hateth admonition will die.

¹¹ The nether world and corruption are open before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.

¹³ A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.

¹⁴ The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.

¹⁷ Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled road.

²⁰ A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.

²² Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken at the proper time, how good is it!

²⁴ The path of life leadeth upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath.

²⁵ The Lord, will tear down the house of the proud; but he will set up firmly the boundary -stone of the widow.

²⁶ An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure before him.

²⁷ He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold Both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ A fool scorns his father’s instruction: But he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: But the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

⁸ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; But the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; But he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise.

¹³ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

¹⁴ An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

¹⁵ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.

¹⁶ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸ A passionate man stirs up strife; But he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.

^18a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

¹⁹ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.

²⁰ A wise son gladdens his father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother.

²¹ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

²² They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.

²³ A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

²⁴ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.

^27a By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.

^28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; And through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; But he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.

^29a Better are small receipts with righteousness, Than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.

^29b Let the heart of a man think justly, That his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

² The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.

⁴ A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.

⁵ The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.

¹⁰ Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!

¹² The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.

¹³ A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵ The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.

¹⁸ The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²² Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!

²⁴ The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.

²⁵ The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

³ Adonai ’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the upright is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Adonai , but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Adonai , but he 'ahav ·affectionately loves· him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol ·Place of the dead· and Abaddon ·Destruction, Unrighteous side of Sheol· are before Adonai, how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer does not 'ahav ·affectionately love· to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Adonai , than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol ·Place of the dead·.

²⁵ Adonai will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Adonai detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the upright weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Adonai is far from the wicked, but he sh'ma ·hears obeys· the prayer of the upright.

² The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

³ The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, keeping watch over the evil and the good.

⁴ A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure, but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.

⁷ The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, but not so the hearts of fools.

⁸ Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people, but the prayer of upright people is his delight.

⁹ Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, but he loves the one who pursues what is right.

¹⁰ Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way and he who hates correction will die.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?

¹² The mocker resents correction; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of oppressed people are miserable, but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure with confusion.

¹⁷ Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf served with hatred.

¹⁸ An angry man stirs up arguments, but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.

¹⁹ The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

²¹ Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.

²² Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.

²³ A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.

²⁶ Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.

²⁷ The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.

¹³ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is !

²⁴ The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

³ The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

² The tongue of wise men honoureth knowing; the mouth of fools boileth out folly.

³ In each place the eyes of the Lord behold good men, and evil men.

⁴ A pleasant tongue is the tree of life; but the tongue that is unmeasurable or untempered, shall defoul the spirit.

⁵ A fool scorneth the teaching of his father; but he that keepeth blamings, shall be made wiser. Most virtue shall be in plenteous rightfulness or rightwiseness; but the thoughts of wicked men shall be drawn up by the root.

⁶ The house of a just or rightwise man is full great strength; and troubling is in the fruits of a wicked man.

⁷ The lips of wise men shall sow abroad knowing; the hearts of fools shall be unlike, that is, they shall be full of ignorance.

⁸ The sacrifices of wicked men be abominable to the Lord; the avows of just men or the vows of rightwise men be pleasant.

⁹ The life of the unpious man is abomination to the Lord; he that pur-sueth rightfulness or followeth right-wiseness, shall be loved of the Lord.

¹⁰ Evil teaching is of men that forsake the way of life; he that hateth blamings shall die.

¹¹ Hell and perdition be open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

¹² A man full of pestilence loveth not him that reproveth him; and he goeth not to wise men.

¹³ A joyful heart maketh glad the face; the spirit is cast down in the mourning of soul.

¹⁴ The heart of a wise man seeketh teaching; and the mouth of fools is fed with unknowing.

¹⁵ All the days of a poor man be evil; a secure soul is a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is a little with the dread of the Lord, than many treasures and unfillable.

¹⁷ It is better to be called to worts with charity, than with hatred to a calf made fat.

¹⁸ A wrathful man raiseth chidings; he that is patient, assuageth chidings that were raised.

¹⁹ The way of slow men is as an hedge of thorns; the way of just or rightwise men is without thing of hurting.

²⁰ A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond or foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall address his steps.

²² Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed.

²³ A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best.

²⁴ The path of life is on a learned man; that he bow away from the last hell.

²⁵ The Lord shall destroy the house of proud men; and he shall make steadfast the coasts of a widow.

²⁶ Evil thoughts is abomination of the Lord; and a clean word most fair shall be made steadfast of him.

²⁷ He that pursueth or followeth avarice, troubleth his house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Sins be purged by mercy and faith; each man boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord.

²⁸ The soul of a just or rightwise man bethinketh obedience; the mouth of wicked men is full of evils.

²⁹ The Lord is far from wicked men; and he shall hear the prayers of just or rightwise men.

² The tongue of wise men honoureth knowing (or The speaking of the wise honoureth knowledge); the mouth of fools boileth out folly.

³ In each place the eyes of the Lord behold good men, and evil men.

⁴ A pleasant tongue is the tree of life; but the tongue that is unmeasurable or untempered, shall defoul the spirit.

⁵ A fool scorneth the teaching of his father; but he that keepeth blamings (or but he who receiveth rebukes), shall be made wiser. Most virtue shall be in plenteous rightfulness; but the thoughts of wicked men shall be drawn up by the root.

⁶ (In) The house of a just man is full great strength; and troubling is in the fruits of a wicked man. (In the house of the righteous is very great wealth; and trouble is in the fruits of the wicked.)

⁷ The lips of wise men shall sow abroad knowing (or The lips of the wise sow abroad knowledge); (but) the heart(s) of fools shall be unlike (them, that is, they shall be full of ignorance).

⁸ The sacrifices of wicked men be abominable to the Lord; the avows of just men be pleasant. (The sacrifices of the wicked be abominable to the Lord; but the vows of the righteous be pleasing to him.)

⁹ The life of the unpious man is (an) abomination to the Lord; he that followeth rightfulness, shall be loved of the Lord. (The life of an evil person is an abomination to the Lord; but he who followeth righteousness, shall be loved by the Lord.)

¹⁰ Evil teaching is of men that forsake the way of life; he that hateth blamings shall die. (Evil teaching is from those who abandon the way of life; he who hateth rebukes shall die.)

¹¹ Hell and perdition be open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the sons (and daughters) of men.

¹² A man full of pestilence loveth not him that reproveth him; and he goeth not to wise men.

¹³ A joyful heart maketh glad the face; (but) the spirit is cast down in the mourning of (the) soul.

¹⁴ The heart of a wise man seeketh teaching; and the mouth of fools is fed with unknowing, (or with ignorance).

¹⁵ All the days of a poor man be evil; a secure soul is a continual feast. (All the days of the poor be evil; the life of a secure soul is a continual feast.)

¹⁶ Better is a little with the dread of the Lord, than many treasures and unfillable. (Better is a little with the fear of the Lord or with reverence for the Lord, than many treasures and troubles.)

¹⁷ It is better to be called to worts with charity, than with hatred to a calf made fat. (It is better to be warmly, or cordially, called to herbs, or vegetables, than to be hatefully invited to share a fattened calf.)

¹⁸ A wrathful man raiseth chidings; he that is patient, assuageth chidings that were raised.

¹⁹ The way of slow men is as an hedge of thorns; the way of just men is without thing of hurting. (A lazy person’s way (is) a hedge of thorns; but the way of the righteous (is) without a cause of stumbling.)

²⁰ A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond man despiseth his mother. (A wise son maketh his father happy; but a fool despiseth his mother.)

²¹ Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall (ad)dress his steps. (Foolishness bringeth joy to a fool; but a prudent person shall direct his steps.)

²² Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed. (Plans come to naught, where there is no wise advice; but where there be many counsellors, the plans succeed.)

²³ A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best (or but a suitable word is always best).

²⁴ The path of life is on a learned man; that he bow away from the last hell. (The path of life leadeth upward for the learned; yea, so that they turn away from Sheol, or the land of the dead, or so that they turn away from hell, which is below.)

²⁵ The Lord shall destroy the house of proud men; and he shall make steadfast the coasts of a widow. (The Lord shall destroy the house of the proud; but he shall make firm the property lines, or the boundary stones, of a widow.)

²⁶ Evil thoughts is abomination of the Lord; and a clean word most fair shall be made steadfast of him. (Evil thoughts be an abomination to the Lord; but a most fair, and clean, word is his delight.)

²⁷ He that followeth avarice, troubleth his house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Sins be purged by mercy and faith; each man boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord, (or Sins be cleansed by love and faith; all can turn away from evil by the fear of the Lord or with reverence for the Lord).

²⁸ The soul of a just man bethinketh obedience; the mouth of wicked men is full of evils. (The righteous think before that they answer; but the ready reply of the wicked is usually full of evil.)

²⁹ The Lord is far from wicked men; and he shall hear the prayers of just men. (The Lord is far from the wicked; but he shall hear the prayers of the righteous.)

² The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

³ In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.

⁴ A healed tongue is a tree of life, And perverseness in it — a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked — trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.

⁹ An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

¹⁰ Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

¹² A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

¹³ A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

¹⁴ The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.

¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

¹⁷ Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.

¹⁸ A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹ The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

²⁰ A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.

²² Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.

²³ Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season — how good!

²⁴ A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.

²⁶ An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.

²⁷ A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

²⁹ Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.