1 But he who hates reproof is stupid. | |
2 Whoever lovesa Or instructiondiscipline loves knowledge, | |
2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD,
But He will condemn a manb Lit of evil deviceswho devises evil. | |
3 A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved. | |
4 Anc Or virtuousexcellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. | |
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. | |
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. | |
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand. | |
8 A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perversed Lit heartmind will be despised. | |
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread. | |
10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. | |
11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lackse Lit heartsense. | |
12 The wicked man desires thef Lit netbooty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit. | |
13 g Lit In the transgression of the lips is an evil snareAn evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble. | |
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of hish Lit mouthwords,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him. | |
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. | |
16 A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor. | |
17 He whoi Lit breathesspeaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit. | |
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing. | |
19 Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment. | |
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy. | |
21 No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble. | |
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | |
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly. | |
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But thej Lit slacknessslack hand will be put to forced labor. | |
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad. | |
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray. | |
27 Ak Lit slacknesslazy man does notl Or catchroast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence. | |
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death. | |
