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¹ Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

² A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

³ A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

⁴ An excellent [fn] wife is the crown of her husband,But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are, "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 commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

⁹ Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

¹⁰ A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. [fn]

¹² The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

¹³ The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

¹⁴ A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.

¹⁷ He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

¹⁹ The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

²¹ No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

²³ A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

²⁵ Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

²⁶ The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷ The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man's precious possession.

²⁸ In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.