1  The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

1  A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

2  Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

2  Treasures shall not profit the lawless: but righteousness shall deliver from death.

2  Treasures of impiety will profit nothing. Truly, justice shall liberate from death.

3  YHWH will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; but He thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

3  The Lord will not famish a righteous soul: but he will overthrow the life of the ungodly.

3  The Lord will not afflict with famine the soul of the just, and he will overthrow the treacheries of the impious.

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

4  Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

4  Poverty humbles a man; but the hands of diligent men make rich.

5  A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.

5  A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.

5  He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion.

6  Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

6  The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

7  The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

7  The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.

7  The remembrance of the just is with praises. And the name of the impious shall decay.

8  The wise in heart will receive commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

8  A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.

8  The wise of heart accept precepts. The foolish are cut down by the lips.

9  He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.

9  He who walks in simplicity walks in confidence. But he who corrupts his ways shall be discovered.

10  He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; and a prating fool shall fall.

10  He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

10  He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

11  The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

11  There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.

11  The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.

12  Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

12  Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.

12  Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.

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

13  He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

14  Wise men lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.

14  The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

14  The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.

15  The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.

15  The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

15  The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.

16  The wages of the righteous is life; the increase of the wicked is sin.

16  The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

16  The work of the just is unto life. But the fruit of the impious is unto sin.

17  He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

17  Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

17  The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray.

18  He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

18  Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.

19  In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

19  By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

19  In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.

20  The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

21  The lips of the righteous feed many; but the foolish die for want of understanding.

22  The blessing of YHWH, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto.

22  The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.

22  The blessings of the LORD bring riches, and there shall be no sorrow in them.

23  It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness, and so is wisdom to a man of discernment.

23  A fool does mischief in sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.

23  The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.

24  The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; and the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

24  The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

24  What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire.

25  When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

25  Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.

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

26  As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.

26  As unripe grapes are hurtful to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so does wickedness hurt those who indulge in it.

27  The fear of YHWH prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27  Reverence for the LORD prolongs life; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28  The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

28  Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

28  The expectation of the just is rejoicing. But the hope of the impious will perish.

29  The way of YHWH is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.

29  The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

29  The strength of the simple is the way of the Lord, and it is fear to those who work evil.

30  The righteous shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

30  The just in eternity shall not be moved. But the impious will not live upon the earth.

31  The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off.

32  The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.

32  The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

11:1  A false balance is an abomination to YHWH; but a perfect weight is His delight.

1  FALSE scales are an abomination to the LORD; but just weights are his delight.

11:2  When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.

2  Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.

2  Where baseness comes, then comes shame; but with the meek is wisdom.

11:3  The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.

3  When a just man dies he leaves regret: but the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.

3  The hope of the upright shall be granted; but the pride of the wicked shall be destroyed.

11:4  Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.

4  Wealth will not profit in the day of vengeance. But justice shall liberate from death.

11:5  The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

5  Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.

5  The justice of the simple shall direct his way. And the impious will fall in his impiety.

11:6  The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.

6  The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

6  The justice of the upright shall free them. And the iniquitous will be seized by their own treachery.

11:7  At the death of a wicked man, hope perishes, and the hope of strength perishes.

7  When a just man dies, hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

7  When the impious man is dead, there will no longer be any hope. And the expectation of the anxious will perish.

11:8  The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

8  A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

8  The just one is freed from anguish. And the impious one will be handed over instead of him.

11:9  With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

9  In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

9  The pretender deceives his friend by mouth. But the just shall be freed by knowledge.

11:10  When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.

10  In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers

10  In the good of the just, the city shall exult. And in the perdition of the impious, there shall be praise.

11:11  By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

11  but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.

11:12  He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.

12  A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

12  Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.

11:13  He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

13  A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

13  An adversary reveals secrets; but he who is faithful in his spirit conceals the matter.

11:14  Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

14  They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

14  Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.

11:15  He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.

11:16  A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.

16  A gracious wife brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the diligent support themselves with wealth.

16  A gracious woman sustains the honor of her husband; a woman who hates the truth is the seat of dishonor. Lazy men are in want even when they are rich; and strong men retain knowledge.

11:17  The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

17  A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.

17  A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.

11:18  The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

18  An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.

18  The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.

11:19  Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

19  A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.

19  Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.

11:20  They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to YHWH; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

20  Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.

20  A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.

11:21  My hand upon it! the evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.

21  He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.

11:22  As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.

22  As an ornament in a swine’s snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded women.

22  A beautiful and senseless woman is like a gold ring in the snout of a swine.

11:23  The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

23  All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

11:24  There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

24  There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet have less.

24  Some distribute their own goods, and they become wealthier. Others seize what is not their own, and they are always in need.

11:25  The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.

25  Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.

25  The liberal soul shall be enriched; and the accursed one shall be cursed more.

11:26  He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

26  Whoever hides away grain shall be cursed among the people. But a blessing is upon the head of those who sell it.

26  He who holds back grain in the day of distress shall fall into the hands of his enemies; but a blessing shall be upon the head of him who sells it.

11:27  He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.

27  He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.

27  He who diligently seeks good procures favor; but he who seeks mischief, it shall come upon him.

11:28  He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.

28  Whoever trusts in his riches will fall. But the just shall spring up like a green leaf.

11:29  He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

29  Whoever troubles his own house will possess the winds. And whoever is foolish will serve the wise.

29  He who builds his house with deceit shall leave to his children sorrows; and he who fails to make his household tranquil shall bequeath the wind to his children; and the fool shall be servant to the wise.

11:30  The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls.

30  Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.

11:31  Behold, the righteous shall be requited in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!

31  If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

31  If the just are repaid upon the earth, how much more the impious and the sinner!

12:1  Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.

1  He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.

12:2  A good man shall obtain favour of YHWH; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

2  He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.

2  Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.

12:3  A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.

3  Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.

12:4  A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.

4  A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.

12:5  The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

12:6  The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

6  The counsel of the wicked is to lie in wait for the shedding of the blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

12:7  The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

7  When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.

7  Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.

12:8  A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.

8  A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.

12:9  Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.

9  Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.

9  Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.

12:10  A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

10  A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.

10  The just one knows the lives of his beasts. But the inner most parts of the impious are cruel.

12:11  He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

11  Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever continually pursues leisure is most foolish. Whoever is soothed by lingering over wine leaves behind contempt in his strongholds.

12:12  The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

12  The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.

12  The desire of the impious is the fortification of what is most wicked. But the root of the just shall prosper.

12:13  In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.

13  For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

12:14  A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

14  The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

14  By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.

12:15  The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

12:16  A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.

16  A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

16  The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.

12:17  He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

17  A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

17  He is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.

12:18  There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

18  Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

18  He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.

12:19  The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

19  True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

19  The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.

12:20  Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

20  There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

12:21  There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.

21  Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.

12:22  Lying lips are an abomination to YHWH; but they that deal truly are His delight.

12:23  A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

23  An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

23  A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.

12:24  The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.

24  The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

12:25  Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.

25  A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.

12:26  The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

26  A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.

26  He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.

12:27  The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.

27  A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.

27  The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.

12:28  In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

28  In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.

28  In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.

13:1  A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

1  A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.

1  WISE son hears his father's instructions; but an evil son does not listen to rebuke.

13:2  A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; but the desire of the faithless is violence.

2  A good man shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: but the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time.

2  From the fruit of his own month, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.

13:3  He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.

3  Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.

3  He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who speaks too much shall bring ruin upon himself.

13:4  The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.

4  Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.

4  The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.

13:5  A righteous man hateth lying; but a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.

5  A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.

5  The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded.

13:6  Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

6  Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner.

13:7  There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

7  There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

7  One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.

13:8  The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.

8  A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

8  The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction.

13:9  The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

9  The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

13:10  By pride cometh only contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

10  A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

10  Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.

13:11  Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.

11  Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

11  Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.

13:12  Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

12  Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

13:13  Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

13  He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

13  Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.

13:14  The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

14  The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

13:15  Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.

15  Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

15  Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.

13:16  Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.

16  The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.

13:17  A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

17  A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

17  The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.

13:18  Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

18  Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.

18  Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.

13:19  The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

19  The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.

19  The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.

13:20  He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

20  If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.

20  Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.

13:21  Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

13:22  A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

22  A good man shall inherit children’s children; and the wealth of ungodly men is laid up for the just.

22  The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.

13:23  Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is swept away by want of righteousness.

23  The righteous shall spend many years in wealth: but the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.

23  Those who do not understand the manner of life are destroyed by riches; yea, many men are destroyed completely.

13:24  He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

24  He that spares the rod hates his son: but he that loves, carefully chastens him.

24  He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.

13:25  The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

25  A just man eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.

25  The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.

14:1  Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

1  Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.

1  A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.

14:2  He that walketh in his uprightness feareth YHWH; but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

2  One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.

2  He who walks in uprightness has reverence for the LORD; but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

14:3  In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

3  Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.

14:4  Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

4  Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

14:5  A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness breatheth forth lies.

14:6  A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.

6  Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.

14:7  Go from the presence of a foolish man, for thou wilt not perceive the lips of knowledge.

7  All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.

7  Go against a foolish man, and he does not acknowledge lips of prudence.

14:8  The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.

8  The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray.

14:9  Amends pleadeth for fools; but among the upright there is good will.

9  The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

9  The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just.

14:10  The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and with its joy no stranger can intermeddle.

10  If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

10  Fools commit sins; but the children of the upright have good will.

14:11  The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

11  The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

11  A heart which has understanding knows its own bitterness; and a stranger does not share in its joy. The house of the wicked shall be destroyed; but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

14:12  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

14:13  Even in laughter the heart acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

13  Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

13  Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.

14:14  The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

14  A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

14  The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.

14:15  The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

15  The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

15  The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.

14:16  A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.

16  The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.

16  A wise man is cautious, and departs from evil; but the fool tampers with it confidently.

14:17  He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

17  A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

17  A man hasty in whatever he does never seeks counsel; but a wise man is moderate.

14:18  The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

18  The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge.

18  Fools inherit folly; but the prudent dispense knowledge.

14:19  The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

19  Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.

19  The evil will fall down before the good. And the impious will fall down before the gates of the just.

14:20  The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

20  Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.

20  The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many.

14:21  He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.

21  Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy.

21  He who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

14:22  Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.

22  They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.

22  They wander astray who work evil. But mercy and truth prepare good things.

14:23  In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

23  With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

23  In all your labor there is profit; but he who is young is carefree and at ease. The LORD heals every wound; but the talk of the lips of the wicked tends only to poverty.

14:24  The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools remaineth folly.

24  A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.

14:25  A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.

25  A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.

14:26  In the fear of YHWH a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.

26  In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.

26  in reverence for the LORD is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

14:27  The fear of YHWH is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

27  The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.

27  Reverence for the LORD is a fountain of life to those who turn away from the snares of death.

14:28  In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.

28  In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

28  In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.

14:29  He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

29  A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

29  Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

14:30  A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

30  A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

30  He who cools down his anger is a healer of his own heart; but wrath is the rottenness of the bones.

14:31  He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.

31  Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.

31  He who oppresses the poor provokes his Maker; but he who honors the LORD has mercy on the needy.

14:32  The wicked is thrust down in his misfortune; but the righteous, even when he is brought to death, hath hope.

32  The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

32  The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death.

14:33  In the heart of him that hath discernment wisdom resteth; but in the inward part of fools it maketh itself known.

33  There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

14:34  Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

34  Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.

14:35  The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; but his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.

35  An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.

15:1  A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

1  Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

1  A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.

15:2  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

15:3  The eyes of YHWH are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

3  The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

3  In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.

15:4  A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.

4  The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

4  A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.

15:5  A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

5  A fool scorns his father’s instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.

5  A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.

15:6  In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

6  In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

6  The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.

15:7  The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.

15:8  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

8  The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.

8  The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.

15:9  The way of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

9  The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

9  The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.

15:10  There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.

10  The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

10  Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.

15:11  The nether-world and Destruction are before YHWH; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

11  Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

11  Sheol and destruction are before the LORD; how much more than the hearts of men?

15:12  A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.

12  An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

15:13  A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

13  When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

13  A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.

15:14  The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

14  An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

15:15  All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

15  The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

15:16  Better is little with the fear of YHWH, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.

16  Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

16  Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.

15:17  Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

17  Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

17  It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

15:18  A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

18  A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

18  A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.

15:19  The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.

19  The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.

15:20  A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

15:21  Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.

21  The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.

21  A foolish man lacks understanding; but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

15:22  For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

22  Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.

22  Those who have undue respect for the counsel fail to appreciate its purpose; but in the multitude of counsellors the counsel is established.

15:23  A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!

23  A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

15:24  The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.

24  The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

24  The way of life leads upward for the wise, that he may depart from the depths of Sheol.

15:25  YHWH will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.

25  The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

25  The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.

15:26  The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to YHWH; but words of pleasantness are pure.

26  An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

26  Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.

15:27  He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

27  A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away;but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

15:28  The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

28  The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

28  The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.

15:29  YHWH is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.

29  God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

29  The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.

15:30  The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.

15:31  The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

15:32  He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

32  Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart.

32  He who refuses instruction despises his own soul; but he who listens to reproof gains wisdom.

15:33  The fear of YHWH is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.

33  The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.

33  Reverence for the LORD is the instruction of life; and the glory of the meek goes before him.

16:1  The preparations of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue is from YHWH.

1  It is for man to prepare the soul, and for the Lord to govern the tongue.

1  THE reasoning of the mind is from man; but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

16:2  All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but YHWH weigheth the spirits.

2  All the works of the humble man are manifest with God; but the ungodly shall perish in an evil day.

16:3  Commit thy works unto YHWH, and thy thoughts shall be established.

3  Open your works to the Lord, and your intentions will be set in order.

3  Commit your works to the LORD, and he will establish your thoughts.

16:4  YHWH hath made every things for His own purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

4  The Lord has wrought all things because of himself. Likewise the impious is for the evil day.

4  All the works of the LORD are for those who will hearken to him; but the wicked are reserved for the day of calamity.

16:5  Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to YHWH; my hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.

5  All the arrogant are an abomination to the Lord. Even if hand will be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice. And this is more acceptable with God than to immolate sacrifices.

5  Every one who is proud in his heart is an abomination to the LORD; and he who stretches out his hand against his neighbor shall not be pardoned because of this evil.

16:6  By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of YHWH men depart from evil.

16:7  When a man's ways please YHWH, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

7  The beginning of a good way is to do justly; and it is more acceptable with God than to offer sacrifices.

7  When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

16:8  Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

8  He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: and they that rightly seek him shall find peace.

16:9  A man's heart deviseth his way; but YHWH directeth his steps.

9  All of the works of the Lord are done with righteousness; and the ungodly man is kept for the evil day.

9  The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.

16:10  A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth trespasseth not in judgment.

10  There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgement.

16:11  A just balance and scales are YHWH'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.

11  The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.

11  Weights and scales are judgments of the Lord. And all the stones in the bag are his work.

16:12  It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

12  An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.

12  Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.

16:13  Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

13  Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

13  The lips of a righteous man are the delight of a king; and he loves the word of the upright.

16:14  The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

14  The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.

16:15  In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

15  The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favour with him are as a cloud of latter rain.

15  In the cheerfulness of the king’s countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.

16:16  How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

16  The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

16  Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

16:17  The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

17  The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

17  The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way.

16:18  Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

18  Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.

18  Disgrace goes before destruction, and pride before misfortune.

16:19  Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

19  Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

19  It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the arrogant.

16:20  He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in YHWH, happy is he.

20  He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

20  The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed.

16:21  The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

21  Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

21  Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater.

16:22  Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.

22  Learning is a fountain of life to one who possesses it. The doctrine of the foolish is senseless.

16:23  The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

23  The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

16:24  Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

16:25  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

25  There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

16:26  The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.

26  A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

26  A sorrowful person grieves himself; from his own mouth comes his destruction.

16:27  An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

27  But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

27  The impious man digs up evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

16:28  A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.

28  A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

28  A wicked man threatens justice and persecutes his neighbor without cause.

16:29  A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

29  A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

29  A wicked man entices his neighbor and leads him into the way that is not good.

16:30  He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; he that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

30  And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.

30  Whoever, with astonished eyes, thinks up depravities, biting his lips, accomplishes evil.

16:31  The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness.

31  Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

16:32  He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

32  A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

32  A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.

16:33  The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of YHWH.

33  All evils come upon the ungodly into their bosoms; but all righteous things come of the Lord.

33  Lots are cast into the lap, but they are tempered by the Lord.