A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

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

The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

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

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence.

The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

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

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.