Thomson(i)
1 He who loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he who hateth reproofs is a fool.
2 He who hath found favour with the Lord groweth better; but the transgressor shall be put to silence.
3 A man cannot prosper by wickedness: but the roots of the righteous shall not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but a mischievous woman, like a Worm in wood, ruineth her husband.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are judgments: but the wicked manage deceits.
6 The words of the wicked are deceitful: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7 When the wicked is overthrown, he vanisheth: but the houses of the righteous shall remain.
8 The mouth of the wise is praised by man: but the stupid heart is despised.
9 Better is the man, who unhonoured serveth himself: than he who honoureth himself and wanteth bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tilleth his own ground shall be satisfied with bread: but they who pursue vanities are void of understanding. He who taketh pleasure in taverns shall leave disgrace in his own fortresses.
12 The desires of the wicked are evil: but the roots of the righteous are in secure places.
13 By the transgression of his lips a sinner falleth into snares: but out of them a righteous man maketh his escape. He whose looks are mild will gain compassion: but he who contendeth in the gates will afflict souls.
14 From the fruits of his mouth the soul of man shall be satisfied with good things; and the recompence of his lips shall be given him.
15 The ways of fools are right in their own eyes: but a wise man hearkeneth to advice.
16 A fool presently sheweth his wrath: but a prudent man concealeth his dishonour.
17 A righteous man declareth the truth as it appeareth to him: but a false witness is deceitful.
18 They who wound with their speeches are swords: but the tongues of the wise are healing.
19 True lips establish testimony: but a hasty witness hath an unrighteous tongue.
20 Deceit is in the heart of him, who contriveth evils: but the counsellors of peace shall have joy.
21 Nothing unjust can please a righteous man: but the wicked can fill themselves with mischief.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but he who dealeth faithfully is acceptable to him.
23 A prudent man is a throne of knowledge: but the heart of fools will encounter curses.
24 The hand of the valiant can easily conquer: but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
25 Awful news trouble the heart of a righteous man: but good news make him glad.
26 A righteous judge will be a friend to himself: but evils shall pursue sinners: and the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
27 A deceitful man shall not enjoy what he hath caught; but as for a pure man, his acquisition is precious.
28 In the ways of righteousness there is life; but the ways of the revengeful lead to death.