5. The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6. The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7. Overthrow the wicked, and they are no more; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8. A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
9. Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10. A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13. In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.
14. A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16. The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
17. He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18. There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
19. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21. There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.