1One who loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates argument is stupid.2A pleasant man promotes acceptance from the LORD, but a man of plots acts wickedly.3A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous does not shake.4A capable wife is a crown to her husband, but one who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.5The plans of the righteous are justice, but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright rescues them.7The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands.8A man is praised according to his understanding, but a twisted heart leads to contempt.9Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant than one who honors himself yet lacks bread.10The righteous knows the life of his animal, but the compassions of the wicked are cruel.11One who works his land has enough food, but one who pursues worthless things lacks sense.12The wicked desires the net of the harmful, but the root of the righteous gives fruit.13Transgression of the lips is a harmful snare, but the righteous comes out of distress.14A man is satisfied with good from the fruit of his lips, and the recompense of a man's hands returns to him.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but one who listens to counsel is wise.16A fool's vexation is known on the day, but the prudent covers dishonor.17One who breathes faithfulness declares righteousness, but a deceitful witness utters lies.18There is one whose rash speech is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.19The lip of truth is established forever, but the tongue of deceit I will disturb.20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy belongs to those who counsel peace.21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with evil.22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully obtain his favor.23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.24The hand of the diligent rules, but slackness leads to forced labor.25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.26The righteous seeks out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.27Slackness does not roast game, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.28In the path of righteousness there is life, and the way does not lead to death.