CLV(i)
1 A woman's wisdom builds her house, Yet the foolish one pulls it down with her hands."
2 He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh, Yet he who deviates in his ways despises Him."
3 In the mouth of the foolish man is a switch for his pride, Yet the lips of the wise shall guard them."
4 When there are no domestic animals the crib is neat, Yet much income depends on the vigor of the ox."
5 A faithful witness does not lie, Yet a false witness breathes out lies."
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds it not, Yet knowledge comes easily to one of understanding."
7 Walk aloof from a stupid man, For you will never become acquainted with lips of knowledge there."
8 The wisdom of the prudent man is to give consideration to his way, Yet the folly of the stupid is self-deceit."
9 Every fool mocks at a guilt offering, Yet among the upright is approval."
10 The heart knows its own bitterness of soul, And in its rejoicing no alien can partake."
11 The house of the wicked, it shall be exterminated, Yet the tent of the upright, it shall burst into bud."
12 There is a way that seems straight before a man, Yet the ways of death are the end of it."
13 Even in mirth the heart may be in pain, And in its pursuit, rejoicing may end in affliction."
14 He whose heart turns away shall be fully repaid for his ways, And the good man for his actions."
15 A simple person believes every word, Yet a prudent man gives consideration to his movements."
16 A wise man is fearing and withdrawing from evil, Yet the stupid one is congenial and trusting to it."
17 One who is short to show anger does folly, And a man of schemes is hated."
18 The simple are allotted folly, Yet the prudent are tenants of knowledge."
19 Evil men bow down before the good And the wicked before the gates of a righteous people.
20 The destitute one is hated even by his associate, And those in friendship with the rich man are many;"
21 He who despises his associate is sinning, Yet happy is he who is gracious to the humble."
22 Do they not stray who are engrossed with evil? Yet those engrossed with good show benignity and truth.
23 In all grievous labor there is advantage, Yet mere speech of the lips leads only to want."
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; The folly of the stupid is folly.
25 A faithful witness rescues souls, Yet he who breathes out lies is lost in deceit."
26 In the fear of Yahweh lies a strong ground of trust, And it shall become a refuge for his sons."
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life To keep one away from the traps of death.
28 In a multitude of people is a king's honor, Yet in a limit of the population is a chancellor's dismay."
29 He who is slow to anger shows great comprehension, Yet he who is short of spirit heightens folly."
30 A healing heart is life to the flesh, Yet jealousy is rottenness to the bones."
31 He who extorts from the poor shows reproach to his Maker, Yet he glorifies Him who is gracious to the needy."
32 The wicked man is tripped up by his evil, Yet the righteous one takes refuge in his integrity."
33 Wisdom finds rest in the heart of the one with understanding, Yet within the stupid it is not known."
34 Righteousness, it exalts a nation, Yet sin is the base thing of populations."
35 A king's benevolence is for an intelligent servant, Yet his rage is bestowed on the one causing shame."