| 12 | Proverbs | ||
| 1 | Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. | ||
| 2 | A good man obtains favour from Yahweh, but a man of evil devices he condemns. | ||
| 3 | A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. | ||
| 4 | A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. | ||
| 5 | The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous. | ||
| 6 | The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers men. | ||
| 7 | The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. | ||
| 8 | A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised. | ||
| 9 | Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread. | ||
| 10 | A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. | ||
| 11 | He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense. | ||
| 12 | The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm. | ||
| 13 | An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. | ||
| 14 | From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. | ||
| 15 | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. | ||
| 16 | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult. | ||
| 17 | He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. | ||
| 18 | There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. | ||
| 19 | Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. | ||
| 20 | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy. | ||
| 21 | No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. | ||
| 22 | Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | ||
| 23 | A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly. | ||
| 24 | The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labour. | ||
| 25 | Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. | ||
| 26 | A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. | ||
| 27 | A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. | ||
| 28 | In the path of righteousness is life, but the way of error leads to death. | ||
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