Thomson(i)
1 Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace; than a house full of goods and ill gotten dainties, with contention.
2 A wise servant will rule over foolish masters; and divide portions among brothers.
3 As silver and gold are tried in a furnace; so are chosen hearts, by the Lord.
4 A wicked man hearkeneth to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man payeth no attention to lying lips.
5 He who derideth a man in distress provoketh his maker; and he who rejoiceth at another's ruin shall not go unpunished: but he who sheweth compassion shall find mercy.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men: and the boast of children, is their fathers. Every ornament of wealth belongeth to the faithful; but to the unfaithful, not a farthing.
7 Faithful lips will not harmonize with a fool; nor lying lips with a righteous man.
8 Instruction is a precious reward to them who use it: and whithersoever it turneth it will prosper.
9 He who hideth transgressions seeketh friendship: but he who hateth to conceal, setteth friends and relations at varriance.
10 A threat affecteth the heart of the prudent: but a fool, though scourged, is not made sensible.
11 Every wicked man stirreth up contention: but the Lord will send him a cruel messenger.
12 Trouble may befal a prudent man: but the foolish will devise mischief.
13 Whosoever returneth evil for good; from his house evils shall not depart.
14 A righteous government giveth force to words: but sedition and quarrelling are the forerunners of want.
15 He who acquitteth the wicked and condemneth the just, is unclean and abominable in the sight of God.
16 Why should a fool have wealth? For the stupid cannot purchase wisdom. He who buildeth his house high seeketh destruction: and he who is backward to learn shall fall into evils.
17 For every occasion have a friend; but in distress let brothers be assistant: for they are born for this purpose.
18 A man void of understanding clappeth his hands and applaudeth himself on becoming surety for his friends,
19 He who is fond of sinning delighteth in quarrels:
20 but he who is stubborn doth not meet with good. A man of a changeable tongue will fall into evils: but the heart of a fool is sorrow to him who hath it.
21 A father hath no joy in an unteachable son: but a prudent son is the joy of his mother.
22 A cheerful heart promoteth health; but the bones of a heart wounded man are dried up.
23 When one unrighteously receiveth gifts in his bosom; his ways will not be straight. But a wicked man perverteth the ways of justice.
24 The countenance of a wise man is intelligent; but the fool's eyes are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a vexation to a father; and sorrow to her who bore him.
26 To fine a righteous man is not good: nor is it consistent with piety to plot against righteous rulers.
27 He who forbeareth to utter a harsh word is prudent: and he who is slow to anger is a man of understanding.
28 Wisdom will be imputed to a fool, who inquireth after wisdom: and he who imposeth silence on himself will be esteemed wise.