[1] A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is
like a beast. [2] A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man
of evil designs gets punishment from him. [3] No man will make himself safe
through evil-doing; but the root of upright men will never be moved. [4] A
woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a
cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones. [5] The purposes of
upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit. [6] The
words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright
men is their salvation. [7] Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again,
but the house of upright men will keep its place. [8] A man will be praised
in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down
on. [9] He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who
has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread. [10] An upright man
has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are
cruel. [11] He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he
who goes after foolish men is without sense. [12] The resting-place of the
sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
[13] In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the
upright man will come out of trouble. [14] From the fruit of his mouth will
a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be
rewarded. [15] The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise
man gives ear to suggestions. [16] A foolish man lets his trouble be openly
seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret. [17] The breathing out of true
words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out
deceit. [18] There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a
sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again. [19] True lips are
certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute. [20] Deceit is
in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace
there is joy. [21] No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be
full of evil. [22] False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts
are true are his delight. [23] A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but
the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts. [24] The hand
of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work
will be put to forced work. [25] Care in the heart of a man makes it
weighted down, but a good word makes it glad. [26] The upright man is a
guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to
them. [27] He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but
the ready worker gets much wealth. [28] In the road of righteousness is
life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
