She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms.

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

lest strangers devour your strength, and your labor benefit another man’s house.

Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no remedy.

by keeping you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the loose woman.

The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge or who puts up security for debts.

The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.