1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. | 1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. |
2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. | 2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes. |
3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. | 3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. |
4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. | 4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. |
5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | 5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. |
6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. | 6The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. |
7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. | 7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. |
8A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. | 8A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. |
9Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. | 9Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. |
10A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. | 10A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. |
11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. | 11The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. |
12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. | 12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. |
13The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. | 13The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. |
14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. | 14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. |
15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. | 15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. |
16A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. | 16A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. |
17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. | 17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. |
18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. | 18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. |
19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. | 19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. |
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. | 20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. | 21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. |
22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. | 22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. |
23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. | 23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. |
24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. | 24The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. |
25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. | 25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. |
26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. | 26The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. |
27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. | 27The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. |
28In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. | 28In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. |
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