Proverbs

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scorner doesn’t hear rebuke.

The slothful man doesn’t roast what he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them.

Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop, but a good word makes it glad.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute.

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

Lying lips are abomination to Jehovah, but they that deal truly are his delight.

No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.

Deceit is in the heart of those that plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.