Proverbs

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.

He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

In a multitude of people is a king’s glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.

In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.

A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.

The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.

In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.

The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.