[1] Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,	 But he who hates reproof
is stupid. [2] A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh,    But he will
condemn a man of wicked devices. [3] A man shall not be established by
wickedness,    But the root of the righteous shall not be moved. [4] A
worthy woman is the crown of her husband,    But a disgraceful wife is as
rottenness in his bones. [5] The thoughts of the righteous are just.	The
advice of the wicked is deceitful. [6] The words of the wicked are about
lying in wait for blood,    But the speech of the upright rescues them. [7]
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,    But the house of the
righteous shall stand. [8] A man shall be commended according to his
wisdom,    But he who has a warped mind shall be despised. [9] Better is he
who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant,    Than he who honors himself,
and lacks bread. [10] A righteous man regards the life of his animal,	
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [11] He who tills his land
shall have plenty of bread,    But he who chases fantasies is void of
understanding. [12] The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,    But the
root of the righteous flourishes. [13] An evil man is trapped by sinfulness
of lips,    But the righteous shall come out of trouble. [14] A man shall
be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.    The doings of a man`s
hands shall be rewarded to him. [15] The way of a fool is right in his own
eyes,	 But he who is wise listens to counsel. [16] A fool shows his
annoyance the same day,    But one who overlooks an insult is prudent. [17]
He who is truthful testifies honestly,	  But a false witness lies. [18]
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,	But the
tongue of the wise heals. [19] Truth`s lips will be established forever,   
But a lying tongue is only momentary. [20] Deceit is in the heart of those
who plot evil,	  But joy comes to the promoters of peace. [21] No mischief
shall happen to the righteous,	  But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
[22] Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,	 But those who do the truth
are his delight. [23] A prudent man keeps his knowledge,    But the hearts
of fools proclaim foolishness. [24] The hands of the diligent ones shall
rule,	 But laziness ends in slave labor. [25] Anxiety in a man`s heart
weighs it down,    But a kind word makes it glad. [26] The righteous is
cautious in friendship,    But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
[27] The slothful man doesn`t roast his game,	 But the possessions of
diligent men are prized. [28] In the way of righteousness is life;    In
its path there is no death.