There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.
