1Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed: but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.
2A good man is acceptable unto the LORD: but the wicked will he condemn.
3A man can not endure in ungodliness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband: but she that behaveth herself unhonestly is a corruption in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
6The talking of the ungodly is how they may lay wait for blood, but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them.
7Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown: but the house of the righteous shall stand.(stode)
8A man shall be commended for his wisdom, but a fool shall be despised.
9A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and wanteth bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle, but the ungodly have cruel hearts.
11He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread: but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.
12The desire of the ungodly hunteth after mischief, but the root of the righteous bringeth forth fruit.
13The wicked falleth into the snare thorow the malice of his own mouth, but the just shall escape out of peril.
14Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth, and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded.
15Look what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done: but he that is wise, will be counseled.
16A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.
17A just man will tell the truth, and shew the thing that is right: but a false witness deceiveth.
18A scanderlous person pricketh like a sword, but a wise man's tongue is wholesome.
19A true mouth is ever constant, but a dissembling tongue is soon changed.
20They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive: but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.
21There shall no misfortune happen unto the just, but the ungodly shall be filled with misery.
22The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips, but they that labour for truth please him.
23He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom: but an undiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.
24A diligent hand shall bear rule, but the idle shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again.
26The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.
27A deceitful man shall find no vantage, but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.
28In the way of righteousness there is life, as for any other way it is the path unto death.