He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.
When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong men perishes.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls.
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.
A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.
The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.
A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful envoy brings healing.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his.
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
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