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A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

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

He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

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.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

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

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

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

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.

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

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

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

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

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.

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

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

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

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

Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.

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

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

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

He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

…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 speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

…for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

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

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

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.

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?

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?

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

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

…lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.

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

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

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

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.

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

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.

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will bear the guilt.

The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.

Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.

What does a man gain from all his labor, at which he toils under the sun?

And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile.

When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.

For what does a man get for all the toil and striving with which he labors under the sun?

To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.