Bible : American Standard Version

1. Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2. A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3. A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4. A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5. The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6. The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7. The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9. Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

13. In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

16. A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

17. He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

18. There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

19. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21. There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22. Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

25. Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

26. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

27. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

28. In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.