1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid. |
2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD ,
but the LORD condemns a crafty man. |
3 A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted. |
4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown,
but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. |
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. |
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them. |
7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous stands firm. |
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but men with warped minds are despised. |
9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food. |
10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. |
11 He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. |
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes. |
13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble. |
14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. |
15 The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice. |
16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult. |
17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies. |
18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing. |
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. |
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace. |
21 No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble. |
22 The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful. |
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly. |
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor. |
25 An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up. |
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship,1 12:26 Or man is a guide to his neighbor
but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
27 The lazy man does not roast2 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. his game,
but the diligent man prizes his possessions. |
28 In the way of righteousness there is life;
along that path is immortality. |
