9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,

and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up conflict,

but love covers over all wrongs.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,

but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.

14 The wise store up knowledge,

but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

15 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,

but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

16 The wages of the righteous is life,

but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.

17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,

but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes:

But love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge:

But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life:

The fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction:

But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

9 People with integrity walk safely,

but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,

but a bold reproof promotes peace.

11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;

the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,

but love makes up for all offenses.

13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,

but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

14 Wise people treasure knowledge,

but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress;

the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,

but evil people squander their money on sin.

17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,

but those who ignore correction will go astray.

9 He who walks with integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will become known.

10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,

But a prating fool will fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,

But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

But love covers all sins.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,

But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

14 Wise people store up knowledge,

But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city;

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous leads to life,

The wages of the wicked to sin.

17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,

But he who refuses correction goes astray.

9 The honest person will live in safety,

but the dishonest will be caught.

10 A wink may get you into trouble,

and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,

but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,

but love forgives all wrongs.

13 Wise people speak with understanding,

but people without wisdom should be punished.

14 The wise don’t tell everything they know,

but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

15 Having lots of money protects the rich,

but having no money destroys the poor.

16 Good people are rewarded with life,

but evil people are paid with punishment.

17 Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life,

but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes;

But love covereth all transgressions.

13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge;

But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life;

The increase of the wicked, to sin.

17 He is in the way of life that heedeth correction;

But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

9 He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

13 In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of a righteous man tendeth to life; the revenue of a wicked man, to sin.

17 Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

9 Whoever lives honestly will live securely, 

but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out. 

10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. 

The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, 

but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. 

12 Hate starts quarrels, 

but love covers every wrong. 

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, 

but a rod is for the back of one without sense. 

14 Those who are wise store up knowledge, 

but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin. 

15 The rich person’s wealth is ⸤his⸥ strong city. 

Poverty ruins the poor. 

16 A righteous person’s reward is life. 

A wicked person’s harvest is sin. 

17 Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life, 

but whoever ignores a warning strays. 

9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,

but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.

10 A sly wink of the eye causes grief,

and foolish lips will be destroyed.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,

but love covers all offenses.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,

but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

14 The wise store up knowledge,

but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.

15 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;

the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

16 The labor of the righteous leads to life;

the activity of the wicked leads to sin.

17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,

but the one who rejects correction goes astray.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,

but the one who rebukes boldly makes peace.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers all offenses.

13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.

14 The wise lay up knowledge,

but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.

15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress;

the poverty of the poor is their ruin.

16 The wage of the righteous leads to life,

the gain of the wicked to sin.

17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,

but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.

9 Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely,

but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

10 The winking of an eye causes trouble,

and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.

11 A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness,

and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers over all offenses.

13 On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.

14 Those who are wise lay up knowledge,

but to the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near.

15 The wealth of the rich is the city of his strength;

the ruin of the poor is their poverty.

16 The wage of the righteous leads to life;

the gain of the wicked to sin.

17 On the path to life is he who guards instruction,

but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.

9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.

But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.

10 An evil wink gets you into trouble.

And foolish chattering destroys you.

11 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life.

But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

12 Hate stirs up fights.

But love erases all sins by forgiving them.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.

But those who have no sense are punished.

14 Wise people store up knowledge.

But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.

15 The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe.

But having nothing destroys those who are poor.

16 People who do what is right earn life.

But what sinners earn causes them to be punished.

17 Anyone who pays attention to his training

is on his way to life.

But anyone who refuses to be corrected

leads others down the wrong path.

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,

And a babbling fool will be ruined.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

But love covers all transgressions.

13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,

But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.

14 Wise men store up knowledge,

But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

15 The rich man’s wealth is his fortress,

The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

16 The wages of the righteous is life,

The income of the wicked, punishment.

17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,

But he who ignores reproof goes astray.