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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

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

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

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

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.

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

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

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.

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

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

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

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.

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

The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.

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

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

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.

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.

…for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

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

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

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

…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.

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

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

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

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

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.

Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.

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

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.

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

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 faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!

Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

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.

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.

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

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

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

…for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

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 clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

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

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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

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

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

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

Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

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

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

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

The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”

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!”

Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

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

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

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?

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

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

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

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

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