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Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.^(m)

A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.⁽ⁿ⁾

Without guidance, people fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.^(o)

If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it,^(p) but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

A gracious woman gains honor, but violent^[c] men gain only riches.

A kind man benefits himself,^(q) but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.^(r)

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.^(s)

Genuine righteousness leads to life,^(t) but pursuing evil leads to death.^(u)

Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord , but those with blameless conduct are His delight.^(v)

Be assured^[d] that the wicked will not go unpunished,^(w) but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

A beautiful woman who rejects good sense is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.^(x)

The desire of the righteous turns out well,^(y) but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.^(z)

One person gives freely, yet gains more;^(aa) another withholds what is right, only to become poor.^(ab)

A generous person will be enriched,^(ac) and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.^(ad)

People will curse^(ae) anyone who hoards grain, but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.^(af)

The one who searches for what is good^(ag) finds favor, but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.^(ah)

Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,^(ai) but the righteous will flourish like foliage.^(aj)

The one who brings ruin on his household^(ak) will inherit the wind,^(al) and a fool will be a slave to someone whose heart is wise.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,^(am) but violence^[e] takes lives.

If the righteous will be repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and sinful.^(an)

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.^(a)

The good person obtains favor from the Lord ,^(b) but He condemns a man who schemes.^(c)

Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.^(d)

A capable wife^[a] is her husband's crown,^(e) but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.^(f)

The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(g) but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(h)

The wicked are overthrown and perish,⁽ⁱ⁾ but the house of the righteous will stand.^(j)

A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.

Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant, than to act important but have no food.^(k)

A righteous man cares about his animal's health,^(l) but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food,^(m) but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.⁽ⁿ⁾

The wicked desire what evil men have,^[b] but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,^(o) but a righteous one escapes from trouble.^(p)

A man will be satisfied with good by the words of his mouth,^(q) and the work of a man's hands will reward him.^(r)

A fool's way is right in his own eyes,^(s) but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(t)

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit.^(u)

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword;^(v) but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(w)

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.^(x)

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.^(y)

No disaster overcomes the righteous,^(z) but the wicked are full of misery.

Lying lips are detestable to the Lord ,^(aa) but faithful people are His delight.^(ab)

A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^(ac)

The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.^(ad)

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.^(ae)

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^[c] but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^(af)

A lazy man doesn't roast his game,^(ag) but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.^(ah)

There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.^[d](ai)

A wise son responds to his father's discipline, but a mocker doesn't listen to rebuke.

From the words of his mouth, a man will enjoy good things,^(a) but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.^(b)

The one who guards his mouth protects his life;^(c) the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.^(d)

The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.^(e)

The righteous hate lying, but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

Righteousness guards people of integrity,^[a] but wickedness undermines the sinner.^(f)

One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;^(g) another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.^(h)

Riches are a ransom for a man's life,⁽ⁱ⁾ but a poor man hears no threat.

The light of the righteous shines brightly,^(j) but the lamp of the wicked is put out.^(k)

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,^(l) but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,^(m) but whoever earns it through labor^[b] will multiply it.⁽ⁿ⁾

Delayed hope makes the heart sick, but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.^(o)

The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,^(p) but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.^(q)

A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life,^(r) turning people away from the snares of death.^(s)

Good sense wins favor,^(t) but the way of the treacherous never changes.^[c]

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.^(u)

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier brings healing.^(v)

Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.^(w)

Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste, but to turn from evil^(x) is an abomination to fools.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous.^(y)

A good man leaves an inheritance to his^[d] grandchildren, but the sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(z)

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food, but without justice, it is swept away.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,^(aa) but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.^(ab)

A righteous man eats until he is satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.^(ac)