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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

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.

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

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.

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

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.

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.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

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

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

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

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

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

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

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

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

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

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?

“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

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.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.

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

…for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

“They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?”

“They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?”

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

…but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise accorded him.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.