With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.

It is by me that kings reign
and rulers enact just law;

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

I walk on the way of righteousness, along paths that are just,

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Yahweh, had constituted me the beginning of his way, before his works, at the commencement of that time;

The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself.

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

For, he that findeth me, findeth life, and hath obtained favour from Yahweh;

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.

Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding."

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

The woman Stupidity, is boisterous, so simple that she knoweth not what she would do;

To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

"Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread that is privily eaten, hath a good taste."

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

Treasures that are wickedly gotten, profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

The wise in heart, will accept commandments, but, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust away.

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it.

The thing that the ungodly are afraid of, shall come upon them; but the righteous shall have their desire.

The ungodly is like a tempest that passeth over, and is no more seen; but the righteous remaineth sure forever.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Be assured that the wicked
will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,'so is a fair woman that is without discretion.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

In the path of righteousness is life, And in the way of that path is no death!

A wise son will receive his father's warning; but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.

A good man shall enjoy the fruit of his mouth; but he that hath a froward mind, shall be spoiled.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Get thee from the presence of a man that is a dullard, when thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.

The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.