1:24 However, because I called but you refused to listen,
because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,
3:32 for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord,
but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.
4:22 for they are life to those who find them
and healing to one’s entire body.
7:12 at one time outside, at another in the wide plazas,
and by every corner she lies in wait.)
8:34 Blessed is the one who listens to me,
watching at my doors day by day,
waiting beside my doorway.
8:36 But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself;
all who hate me love death.”
10:13 Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person,
but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
10:23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool,
and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
10:31 The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom,
but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.
11:19 True righteousness leads to life,
but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
11:24 One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy,
but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.
11:25 A generous person will be enriched,
and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.
11:28 The one who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
11:29 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing,
and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
11:30 The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life,
and the one who wins souls is wise.
12:8 A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom,
but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.
12:11 The one who works his field will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion,
but the one who listens to advice is wise.
13:3 The one who guards his words guards his life,
but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
13:11 Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away,
but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
14:26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
and it will be a refuge for his children.
14:31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator,
but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
14:35 The king shows favor to a wise servant,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
15:15 All the days of the afflicted are bad,
but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
15:18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,
but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
16:17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;
the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
17:5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator;
whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
17:8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it;
in whatever he does he succeeds.
17:18 The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge,
and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,
and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
18:22 The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable,
and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.
19:2 It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge,
and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.
19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.
19:26 The one who robs his father and chases away his mother
is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
20:19 The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
20:20 The one who curses his father and his mother,
his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
21:16 The one who wanders from the way of wisdom
will end up in the company of the departed.
21:17 The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person;
whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
22:5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse,
but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.
22:11 The one who loves a pure heart
and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.
24:24 The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”
peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.
25:10 lest the one who hears it put you to shame
and your infamy will never go away.
25:14 Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain,
so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
26:24 The one who hates others disguises it with his lips,
but he stores up deceit within him.
27:7 The one whose appetite is satisfied loathes honey,
but to the hungry mouth every bitter thing is sweet.
27:9 Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice,
likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.
28:1 The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing,
but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.
28:7 The one who keeps the law is a discerning child,
but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.
28:8 The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest
gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.
28:9 The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination.
28:13 The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper,
but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
28:14 Blessed is the one who is always cautious,
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.
28:16 The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom,
but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
28:18 The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
29:4 A king brings stability to a land by justice,
but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
29:23 A person’s pride will bring him low,
but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
29:26 Many people seek the face of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.
31:6 Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,
and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;