[1]HE who loves discipline loves knowledge; but he who hates reproof is a fool[2]A good man obtains favor of the LORD; but a wicked one will be condemned[3]A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall flourish[4]A virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite[5]The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit[6]The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them[7]The wicked shall be overthrown, and shall not be found; but the house of the righteous shall stand[8]A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised[9]Better is a poor man who serves himself than one who is proud and yet lacks bread[10]A righteous man regards the life of his beast; but the mercies of the wicked are suppressed[11]He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vain pursuits lacks understanding[12]The wicked desire to do evil; but the root of the righteous shall sprout[13]The ungodly is caught by the wickedness of his lips; but the righteous shall come out of trouble[14]A good man shall be satisfied with the fruits of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him[15]The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise[16]A fool's wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame[17]A righteous man speaks truth as it is evident; but a false witness is deceptive[18]There are those whose speech is like the piercing of a sword; but the tongue of the wise heals[19]The lips of truth are forthright; but the tongue of a lying witness is wicked[20]Deceit is in the heart of the wicked who plot evil; but those who give counsel of peace shall have joy[21]A deceitful thing is not good in the eyes of the righteous; but the wicked are filled with mischief[22]Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but those who deal truly are his delight[23]A prudent man is the seat of knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaims evil[24]The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the deceitful shall be under tribute[25]A fearful word troubles a man's heart; but a good word makes it glad[26]A righteous man gives good counsel to his neighbor; but the way of the wicked shall lead them astray[27]The deceitful man shall not find his prey; but the substance of a diligent man is precious[28]In the way of righteousness is life; but the way of animosity leads to death