Day 196 of 364

^12:1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ^12:2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans. ^12:3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. ^12:4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. ^12:5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. ^12:6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. ^12:7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. ^12:8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. ^12:9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread. ^12:10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ^12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. ^12:12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. ^12:13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble. ^12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him. ^12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. ^12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. ^12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies. ^12:18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals. ^12:19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary. ^12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. ^12:21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil. ^12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight. ^12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. ^12:24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. ^12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. ^12:26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. ^12:27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. ^12:28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death. ^13:1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke. ^13:2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. ^13:3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. ^13:4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. ^13:5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. ^13:6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. ^13:7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. ^13:8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. ^13:9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. ^13:10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. ^13:11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. ^13:12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. ^13:13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. ^13:14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. ^13:15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. ^13:16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. ^13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. ^13:18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. ^13:19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. ^13:20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. ^13:21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. ^13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. ^13:23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away. ^13:24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. ^13:25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. ^14:1Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. ^14:2He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. ^14:3The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. ^14:4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox. ^14:5A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. ^14:6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. ^14:7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips. ^14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. ^14:9Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. ^14:10The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. ^14:11The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish. ^14:12There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. ^14:13Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness. ^14:14The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. ^14:15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. ^14:16A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. ^14:17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated. ^14:18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. ^14:19The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ^14:20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. ^14:21He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed. ^14:22Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good. ^14:23In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. ^14:24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly. ^14:25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful. ^14:26In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. ^14:27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. ^14:28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. ^14:29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. ^14:30The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones. ^14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. ^14:32The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. ^14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. ^14:34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. ^14:35The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.