1 Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.
3 The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.
4 Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
8 He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 The king' wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man' heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also for the soul to be without knowledge is not good, and he who hurries with his feet sins.
3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against Jehovah.
4 Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
5 A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he who utters lies shall not escape.
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, and everyone is friends with him who gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of the poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him? He pursues them with words, yet they are nowhere to be found.
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall perish.
10 Luxury is not befitting a fool; much less for a servant to rule over princes.
11 The prudence of a man puts off his anger; and it is his glory to sweep aside a transgression.
12 The kings wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is the ruin of his father, and the contentions of a wife, a continual dripping.
14 Houses and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
15 Laziness causes one to fall into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps the Commandment keeps his own soul; he who despises His ways shall die.
17 He who has pity upon the poor lends to Jehovah, and He will make compensation for what he has given.
18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul hold back, lest he be put to death.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
20 Give heed to counsel, and receive instruction, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
21 There are many plans in a mans heart; nevertheless the counsel of Jehovah shall stand.
22 What is desired of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he rests satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A sluggard puts his hand in a dish, and he will not even return it to his mouth.
25 Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father and chases away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 My son, cease to hear correction, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backs of fools.