1Every wise woman builds up her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
2The person who lives with integrity respects Yahweh, but the person who acts in dishonest ways shows contempt for him.
3A fool’s talk brings punishment to himself, but the words of the wise protect them.
4When there are no oxen, the stall is clean, but a lot of produce comes from the strength of an ox.
5A truthful witness tells no lies, but a false witness fabricates lies.
6A mocker searches for wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to an understanding person.
7Stay away from a foolish person, because you won't find knowledge in anything they say.
8A smart person's wisdom is to think carefully about their path, but the foolishness of fools is deception.
9Fools make fun of trying to make things right after sinning, but among those who live uprightly, there is good will.
10The heart understands its own pain and joy; it will not share these with a stranger.
11The house of the wicked will be torn down, but the home of the upright will thrive.
12There is a path that seems right to a person, but in the end, it leads to death.
13Even when laughing, the heart can be sad, and joy can end in sorrow.
14People who are unfaithful will get what they deserve; similarly, a good person will be rewarded for their actions.
15An unthinking person believes everything, but a smart person carefully considers their actions.
16A wise person fears and avoids evil, but a fool is impulsive and careless.
17Someone who is quick to get angry will act foolishly, and a deceitful person is disliked.
18Naive people inherit foolishness, but those who are smart are credited with knowledge.
19Evil people bow down before good people, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20A poor person is avoided even by their own neighbor, but a rich person has many friends.
21Anyone who looks down on their neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who shows kindness to the poor.
22Those who plan evil go astray, but love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the foolishness of fools crowns them with folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceptive.
26Respect for Yahweh provides a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27Respect for Yahweh is a source of life, turning people away from the traps of death.
28A king's glory is found in a large population, but a lack of people leads to a ruler's ruin.
29Someone who is slow to get angry has great understanding, but someone with a quick temper shows foolishness.
30A peaceful heart gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Creator, but anyone who is kind to the needy honors him.
32The wicked person is brought down by their disaster, but the righteous person has a refuge in death.
33Wisdom rests in the heart of an understanding person, and is even made known in the inner thoughts of fools.
34Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin disgrace any people.
35The king favors a servant who acts wisely, but he is angry with one who brings shame.