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A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.

Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.

Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!”

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

…or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is set before you,

…and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

…and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.

In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.

An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.