1 He who loves knowledge loves discipline,
but he that hates reproof is a boor.
2 A good man wins the Lord's good-will,
but a man of evil designs He condemns.
3 By wickedness no man can stand forever,
but the root of the righteous remains unmoved.
4 A worthy wife is a crown to her husband,
but one that brings shame is as rot in his bones.
5 The aims of the righteous are just;
the designs of the wicked are treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked lurk for blood,
but the speech of the upright delivers.
7 The wicked will be overthrown and vanish,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is commended according to his insight.
but a wrong-headed man is despised.
9 Better a man of no rank, with a servant,
than one who apes greatness and yet has no bread.
10 A righteous man cares for the life of his beast,
but the heart of the wicked is cruel.
11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread.
but he who pursues empty aims will have none.
12 The wicked is snared by his wickedness,
but the root of the righteous endures.
13 By the sin of his lips is the wicked ensnared,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14 The words of a man bring forth good fruit in plenty,
and the deeds of his hands will come back upon him.
15 A fool is certain his way is right,
but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool displays his anger at once,
but a prudent man hides an affront.
17 One who speaks out the truth affirms justice.
but a false witness utters lies.
18 The chatter of some is like sword-thrusts.
but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The man who speaks truth stands forever,
but the false tongue is but for a moment.
20 Hearts of deceit have the men who plan evil,
but happy are those who plan other men's good.
21 No evil thing can befall the righteous,
but the wicked are full of misfortune.
22 The Lord abhors lying lips,
But delighteth in those that deal faithfully.
23 A man of prudence conceals what he knows,
but a fool shouts his folly aloud.
24 The diligent comes to power,
but the slothful becomes a serf.
25 Care bows down a man's heart,
but a good word makes it glad.
26 The righteous departs from evil;
but the way of the wicked is error.
27 The indolent man will not hunt his game,
but the diligent man wins precious wealth.
28 In the path of righteousness there is life,
but the way of wickedness leads to death.