A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.

The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.

The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food.

The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.