Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.