1. Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company;
2. for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
3. By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
4. through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
5. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;
6. for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say.
8. He who plots evil will be known as a schemer.
9. The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker.
10. If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!
11. Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
13. Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
17. Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice,
18. or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from him.
19. Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked,
20. for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
21. Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious,
23. These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:
25. But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.
26. An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
27. Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.
28. Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, or use your lips to deceive.
29. Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did."
30. I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment;
32. I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:
33. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest--