1Whoever loves [†]discipline loves knowledge,

But he who hates reproof is senseless.

2A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh,

But a man of evil schemes He will condemn.

3A man will not be established by wickedness,

But the root of the righteous will not be shaken.

4[†]An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,

But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5The thoughts of the righteous are just,

But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,

But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7The wicked are overthrown and are no more,

But the house of the righteous will stand.

8A man will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse heart will be despised.

9Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant

Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10A righteous man knows the value of the life of his animal,

But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

11He who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread,

But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom.

12The wicked man desires a stronghold of evil men,

But the root of the righteous gives fruit.

13The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,

But the righteous man will come out from distress.

14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,

And the good deed of a man’s hands will return to him.

15The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,

But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

16An ignorant fool’s [†]anger is known at once,

But a prudent man conceals disgrace.

17He who breathes out truth declares what is right,

But a false witness, deceit.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,

But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19Truthful lips will be established forever,

But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have gladness.

21No misfortune befalls the righteous,

But the wicked are filled with calamity.

22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,

But doers of faithfulness are His delight.

23A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,

But [†]the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,

But a good word makes it glad.

26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,

But the way of the wicked makes them wander about.

27A slack handed man does not [†]roast his prey,

But the wealth of a man is precious for the diligent.

28In the path of righteousness is life,

And in its pathway there is no death.