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Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

There are many devices in a man"s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

The king"s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.