1. He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
2. [Or, better is he, etc.] He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
3. A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
4. A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
5. The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
6. The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7. When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
8. The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
9. Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
10. A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
11. He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. [(12:11AA)] He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
12. The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13. For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. [(12:13AA)] He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
14. The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
15. The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
16. A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
17. A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
18. Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
19. True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
20. There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
21. No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
22. Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
23. An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
24. The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25. A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
26. A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
27. A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a [Gr. pure] blameless man is a precious possession.
28. In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.