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A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.

Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.