Man

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.

The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.

Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.

Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

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

The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

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.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

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

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

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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

A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

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.

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.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

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.

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

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

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

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,