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It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
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A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
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The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
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A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
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The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
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There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
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The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
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The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
