1 Dishonest scalesarean abomination to theLord, But a just weightisHis delight. 2 When pride comes, then comesshame; But with the humbleiswisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright will guidethem, But…

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correctionisstupid. 2 A goodmanobtains favor from theLord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. 3 A man is…

1 A wise sonheedshis father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 A man shall eat well by the fruit ofhismouth, But the soul of the unfaithful…

1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears theLord, Buthewhoisperverse in his ways despises…

1 Asoft answer turns away wrath, Buta harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3…

1 Thepreparations of the heartbelongto man, But the answer of the tongueisfrom theLord. 2 All the ways of a manarepure in his owneyes, But theLordweighs the spirits. 3 Commit your…

1 Betterisa dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feastingwithstrife. 2 A wise servant will rule overa son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the…

1 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing hisown heart. 3…

1 Betteristhe poor who walks in his integrity Thanonewhoisperverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not goodfora soultobewithout knowledge, And he sins who hastens withhisfeet….

1 Wineisa mocker, Strong drinkisa brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The wrath of a kingislike the roaring of a lion; Whoeverprovokes him to…