1Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise. | 1Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise. |
2The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself. | 2The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself. |
3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels. | 3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels. |
4The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing. | 4The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing. |
5Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. | 5Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out. |
6Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person--who can find? | 6Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person--who can find? |
7The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him. | 7The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him. |
8A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes. | 8A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes. |
9Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"? | 9Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"? |
10Diverse weights and diverse measures--the LORD abhors both of them. | 10Diverse weights and diverse measures--the LORD abhors both of them. |
11Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right. | 11Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right. |
12The ear that hears and the eye that sees--the LORD has made them both. | 12The ear that hears and the eye that sees--the LORD has made them both. |
13Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food. | 13Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food. |
14"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts. | 14"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts. |
15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel. | 15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel. |
16Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge. | 16Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge. |
17Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. | 17Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. |
18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance. | 18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance. |
19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth. | 19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth. |
20The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness. | 20The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness. |
21An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. | 21An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. |
22Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the LORD, so that he may vindicate you. | 22Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the LORD, so that he may vindicate you. |
23The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked. | 23The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked. |
24The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD--so how can anyone understand his own way? | 24The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD--so how can anyone understand his own way? |
25It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed. | 25It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, "Holy!" and only afterward to consider what he has vowed. |
26A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them. | 26A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them. |
27The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts. | 27The human spirit is like the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts. |
28Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love. | 28Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love. |
29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. | 29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. |
30Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being. | 30Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being. |
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