1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man wins favor from the LORD, but he condemns a man who devises schemes.
3 No one is made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be shaken.
4 A wife of strength is her husband's crown, but one who acts shamefully is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just; the guidance of the wicked is treachery.
6 The words of the wicked are an ambush for blood, but the mouth of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overturned and are gone, but the house of the righteous stays standing.
8 A man is commended for his insight, but one with a twisted heart is held in contempt.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed and have a servant than to play the great man and have no bread.
10 The righteous man cares for the life of his animal, but even the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 One who tills his ground will be filled with bread, but one who chases empty things has no sense.
12 The wicked covet the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives its yield.
13 In the transgression of the lips lies an evil snare, but the righteous man gets out of trouble.
14 From the fruit of his mouth a man has his fill of good, and what his hands have done is paid back to him.
15 A fool thinks his own way is right, but one who listens to advice is wise.
16 A fool shows his vexation the same day, but a shrewd man ignores an insult.
17 He who speaks truth tells what is just, but a false witness tells lies.
18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips stand firm for ever, but a lying tongue lasts only an instant.
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who give counsel for peace.
21 No trouble comes upon the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of harm.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully please him.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge hidden, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
24 The diligent hand will govern, but the slack hand will end in forced labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous man guides his neighbor, but the way of the wicked sends them astray.
27 The lazy man does not roast his prey, but a diligent man's possessions are precious.
28 On the way of righteousness there is life, and along its path there is no death.