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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.

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To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

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A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

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Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

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The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

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The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

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It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

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The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

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Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

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A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

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It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

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The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

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He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.

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It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

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There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

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He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

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Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

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The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

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The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

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There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!

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A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.

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A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

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There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.

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The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

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

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The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.

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A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

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Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.

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

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The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

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He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

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He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

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Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

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He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.

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The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”

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The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.

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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

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Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

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For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

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That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you.

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Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,

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To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

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Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;

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for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.

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Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:

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lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

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Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.

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If you don’t have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

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Don’t move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have set up.

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Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.

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When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;

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put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

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Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

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Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

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Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

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Don’t eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don’t crave his delicacies:

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for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

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The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.

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Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

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Don’t move the ancient boundary stone. Don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless:

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for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

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Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

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Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

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Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.

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My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:

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yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.

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Don’t let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

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

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Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

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Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:

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for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

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Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

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Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

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The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

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Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!

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My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.

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For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.

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Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

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Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.

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Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

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In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper.

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Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine confusing things.

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Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

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“They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don’t feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another.”

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Don’t be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:

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for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.

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Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

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by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

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A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

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for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.