1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Many Bible Versions
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. Many Bible Versions
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Many Bible Versions
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Many Bible Versions
5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. Many Bible Versions
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Many Bible Versions
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Many Bible Versions
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Many Bible Versions
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Many Bible Versions
10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. Many Bible Versions
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. Many Bible Versions
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Many Bible Versions
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. Many Bible Versions
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Many Bible Versions
15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Many Bible Versions
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Many Bible Versions
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Many Bible Versions
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Many Bible Versions
19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Many Bible Versions
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. Many Bible Versions
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Many Bible Versions
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Many Bible Versions
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Many Bible Versions
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Many Bible Versions
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. Many Bible Versions
26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Many Bible Versions
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Many Bible Versions
28In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. Many Bible Versions
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Many Bible Versions
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Many Bible Versions
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Many Bible Versions
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. Many Bible Versions
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Many Bible Versions
34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Many Bible Versions
35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Many Bible Versions