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

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

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.

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

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.

Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

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.

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 soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

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

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

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

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

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

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

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

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.

…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.

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

…or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.

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

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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.

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

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

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

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.

Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

…so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

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

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.

Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.

If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted to him as a curse.

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

Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.

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

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

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

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

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.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

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

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

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