10:6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
10:9
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
10:25
When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,
but the righteous is established forever.
10:29
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless,
but destruction to evildoers.
10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.
10:30
The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
11:3
The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
11:5-6
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight,
but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
11:8
The righteous is delivered from trouble,
and the wicked walks into it instead.
11:10-11
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,
and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
11:19
Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live,
but he who pursues evil will die.
11:20
Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord,
but those of blameless ways are his delight.
11:21
Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
12:2
A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
12:3
No one is established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
12:21
No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
12:26
One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
12:28
In the path of righteousness is life,
and in its pathway there is no death.
13:6
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
but sin overthrows the wicked.
14:2
Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
14:11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
14:16
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
14:19
The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
that one may turn away from the snares of death.
14:32
The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,
but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
15:26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but gracious words are pure.
16:6
By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
16:7
When a man’s ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
16:12
It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
16:17
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;
whoever guards his way preserves his life.
16:27
A worthless man plots evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
17:15
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
17:19
Whoever loves transgression loves strife;
he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life,
and whoever has it rests satisfied;
he will not be visited by harm.
20:7
The righteous who walks in his integrity—
blessed are his children after him!
20:11
Even a child makes himself known by his acts,
by whether his conduct is pure and upright.
20:26
A wise king winnows the wicked
and drives the wheel over them.
20:28
Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.
21:8
The way of the guilty is crooked,
but the conduct of the pure is upright.
21:10
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
21:12
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked down to ruin.
21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
21:29
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
but the upright gives thought to his ways.
22:5
Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;
whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.
23:17-18
Let not your heart envy sinners,
but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
Surely there is a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.
24:1-2
Be not envious of evil men,
nor desire to be with them,
for their hearts devise violence,
and their lips talk of trouble.
24:15-16
Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;
do no violence to his home;
for the righteous falls seven times and rises again,
but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.
24:17-18
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
lest the Lord see it and be displeased,
and turn away his anger from him.
24:19-20
Fret not yourself because of evildoers,
and be not envious of the wicked,
for the evil man has no future;
the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
25:4-5
Take away the dross from the silver,
and the smith has material for a vessel;
take away the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
28:5
Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.
28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
28:15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
28:18
Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered,
but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
28:28
When the wicked rise, people hide themselves,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
29:2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
29:16
When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
29:25
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.