1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish. Compare verse
2 A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Compare verse2 commentaries
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. Compare verse
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Compare verse4 commentaries
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Compare verse3 commentaries
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Compare verse
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. Compare verse2 commentaries
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Compare verse2 commentaries
9 He that is despised, and has a servant, is better than he that honors himself, and lacks bread. Compare verse1 commentary
10 A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Compare verse3 commentaries
11 He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding. Compare verse1 commentary
12 The wicked desires the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Compare verse2 commentaries
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Compare verse
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered to him. Compare verse2 commentaries
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise. Compare verse