H9002–/וְ–v

The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

וְרַ֥ב (וְ) ve. “and”

He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

וְנֶעְקַ֥שׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

וּמְרַדֵּ֥ף (וּ) u. “and”

A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

וְאָ֥ץ (וְ) ve. “and”

It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.

וְעַל־ (וְ) ve. “and”

He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.

וְלֹֽא־ (וְ) ve. “and”

He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

וְאִמּ֗וֹ (וְ) ve. “and”וְאֹמֵ֥ר (וְ) ve. “and”

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ (וּ) u. “and”

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

וְהוֹלֵ֥ךְ (וְ) ve. “and”

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

וּמַעְלִ֥ים (וּ) u. “and”

When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

וּ֝בְאָבְדָ֗ם (וּ֝) u. “and”

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

וְאֵ֣ין (וְ) ve. “and”

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

וּבִמְשֹׁ֥ל (וּ) u. “and”

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

וְרֹעֶ֥ה (וְ) ve. “and”

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

וְאִ֖ישׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק (וְ֝) ve. “and”וְשָׂמֵֽחַ׃ (וְ) ve. “and”

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

וַ֝חֲכָמִ֗ים (וַ֝) va. “and”

If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

וְאֵ֣ין (וְ) ve. “and”

Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים (וִֽ֝) vi. “and”

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

וְ֝חָכָ֗ם (וְ֝) ve. “and”

The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

וְאִ֣ישׁ (וְ) ve. “and”

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

וְ֭תוֹכַחַת (וְ֭) Ve. “and”וְנַ֥עַר (וְ) ve. “and”

When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים (וְ֝) ve. “and”

Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

וִֽינִיחֶ֑ךָ (וִֽ) vi. “so”וְיִתֵּ֖ן (וְ) ve. “and”

Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר (וְ) ve. “and”