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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
The House of the Righteous Shall Stand
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
A man will not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones.
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
But the house of the righteous will stand.
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
But the house of the righteous will stand.
A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse mind will be despised.
But one of perverse mind will be despised.
A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
But the righteous will come through trouble.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
But a prudent man covers shame.
He who speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
But a false witness, deceit.
He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
But a false witness, deceit.
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
But counselors of peace have joy.
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
But counselors of peace have joy.
No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad.
But a good word makes it glad.
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
But a good word makes it glad.
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
A lazy man does not roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
But diligence is man’s precious possession.