The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
Whoever fears the lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Each heart knows its own bitterness and no one else can share its joy.
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.
The simple believe anything but the prudent give thought to their steps.
The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
The simple inherit folly but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
All hard work brings a profit but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Makers, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
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