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Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.
If thou teachest a child in his youth what way he should go; he shall not leave it when he is old.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
There is a way which some men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.
All the words of God are pure and clean, for he is a shield unto all them that put their trust in him.
Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.
for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy things is understanding.
That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.
He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper; but who so knowledgeth them and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.
He that spareth the rod, hateth his son; but whoso loveth him, chastiseth him betimes.
He is a friend that always loveth, and in adversity a man shall know who is his brother.
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstlings of all thine increase:
The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.
and he that is endued with understanding shall obtain wit to perceive a parable, and the interpretation thereof; the words of the wise, and the dark speeches of the same.
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
Get thee wisdom, get thee understanding, forget not the words of my mouth, and shrink not from them.
Favour is a deceitful thing, and beauty is vanity; but a woman that feareth God, she shall be praised.
They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and keep my commandments by thee,
"The LORD himself had me in possession in the beginning of his ways, before he began his works afore time.
Death and life stand in the power of the tongue; he that loveth it, shall enjoy the fruit thereof.
A friend that delighteth in love, doth a man more friendship, and sticketh faster unto him than a brother.
Wine is a voluptuous thing, and drunkenness causes sedition; whoso delighteth therein, shall never be wise.
if they entice thee, and say, "Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, and lurk privily for the innocent without a cause:
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and receiveth an wholesome benefit of the LORD.
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like as are the rivers of water; he may turn it whithersoever he will.
Let us swallow them up like the hell, let us devour them quick and whole, as those that go down into the pit.
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.
A good name is more worth than great riches; and loving favour is better than silver and gold.
He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise; but whoso is a companion of fools shall be hurt.
My son, mark my words, and incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Be thou an advocate and stand in judgment thyself, to speak for all such as be dumb and sucourless.
Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life; but the mouth of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.
for the LORD himself will defend their cause, and do violence unto them that have used violence.
Foolishness sticketh in the heart of the lad; but the rod of correction driveth it away.
The law is a well of life unto the wise; that it may keep him from the snares of death.
The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
The heritage that cometh too hastily at the first, shall not be praised at the end.
The wicked falleth into the snare through the malice of his own mouth; but the just shall escape out of peril.
She regardeth not the path of life, so unsteadfast are her ways, that thou canst not know them.
Yea, they themselves lay wait one for another's blood, and one of them would slay another.
yet in the summer she provideth her meat, and gathereth her food together in the harvest.
"O ye children, how long will ye love childishness? How long will the scorners delight in scorning, and the unwise be enemies unto knowledge?
The unity of brethren is stronger than a castle, and they that hold together are like the bar of a palace.
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.
O turn you unto my correction: lo, I will express my mind unto you, and make you understand my words.
She calleth before the congregation in the open gates, and showeth her words through the city, saying,
These are the ways of all such as be covetous, that one would ravish another's life.
A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel.
Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth; and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded.
Seeing then that I have called, and ye refused it: I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded it,
A wise man winneth the city of the mighty; and as for the strength that they trust in, he bringeth it down.
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not hear: they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.
Therefore shall I also laugh in your destruction, and mock you, when the thing that ye fear cometh upon you:
How long wilt thou sleep, thou sluggish man? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
For through me thy days shall be prolonged, and the years of thy life shall be many.
so shall poverty come unto thee as one that travaileth by the way, and necessity like a weaponed man.
A righteous man falling down before the ungodly, is like a troubled well and a spring that is destroyed.
But they that rebuke the ungodly shall be commended, and a rich blessing shall come upon them.
Therefore shall they eat the fruits of their own way, and be filled with their own counsels:
For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his own mouth, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Make much of her and she shall promote thee: Yea, if thou embracest her, she shall bring thee unto honour.
He that is surety for a stranger, hurteth himself; but he that meddleth not with suretyship, is sure.
Say not thou, "I will recompense evil"; but put thy trust in the LORD, and he shall defend thee.
Better it is to be of humble mind with the lowly, than to divide the spoils with the proud.
Whoso diggeth up a pit, shall fall therein; and he that weltereth a stone, shall stumble upon it himself.
For whom the LORD loveth, him he chasteneth: and yet delighteth in him even as a father in his own son.
He that loveth strife, delighteth in sin; and whoso setteth his door too high, seeketh after a fall.
even when the thing that ye be afraid of, falleth in suddenly like a storm, and your misery like a tempest: yea, when trouble and heaviness cometh upon you.
In the lips of him that hath understanding a man shall find wisdom; but the rod belongeth to the back of the foolish.
To take heed unto the chastening of nurture, is the way of life; but he that refuseth to be reformed, deceiveth himself.
A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.
Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thy hands together yet a little, that thou mayest sleep:
So shall thy barns be filled with plenteousness, and thy presses shall flow over with sweet wine.
An impatient man handleth foolishly; but he that is well advised, doth other ways.
He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant.
The labour of the ungodly prospereth not; but he that showeth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward.
Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.
He that handleth a matter wisely, obtaineth good; and blessed is he, that putteth his trust in the LORD.
A fair woman without discreet manners, is like a ring of gold in a swine's snout.
An innocent tongue is a noble treasure; but the heart of the ungodly is nothing worth.
Like as righteousness bringeth life; even so to cleave unto evil, bringeth death.
The LORD abhorreth a fained heart; but he hath pleasure in them that are undefiled.
If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.
It shall not help the wicked, though they lay all their hands together; but the seed of the righteous shall be preserved.
He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
But who so hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and have enough without any fear of evil."
The ignorant have foolishness in possession; but the wise are crowned with knowledge.
There shall no misfortune happen unto the just; but the ungodly shall be filled with misery.
Who so churneth milk, maketh butter; he that rubbeth his nose, maketh it bleed; and he that causeth wrath, bringeth forth strife.
for the turning away of the unwise shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall be their own destruction.
It is a man's worship to do good; and better it is to be a poor man, than a dissembler.
Wisdom is more worth than precious stones, and all the things that thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.
He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him.
They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.
The mouth of the just will be talking of wisdom; but the tongue of the froward shall perish.
That other men be not filled with thy goods, and that thy labours come not in a strange house.
The thing that the ungodly are afraid of, shall come upon them; but the righteous shall have their desire.
he winketh with his eyes, he tokeneth with his feet, he pointeth with his fingers,
In the way of righteousness there is life; as for any other way, it is the path unto death.
The lips of the righteous feed a whole multitude; but fools shall die in their own folly.
He that thinketh scorn to be reformed, cometh to poverty and shame; but whoso receiveth correction, shall come to honour.
My son, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but keep my law and my counsel:
Whoso hordeth up his corn, shall be cursed among the people; but blessing shall light upon his head that selleth it.
The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.
a false witness that bringeth up lies, and such one as soweth discord among brethren.
Whoso hath a froward heart, obtaineth no good; and he that hath an overthwart tongue, shall fall into mischief.
for the getting of it is better than any merchandise of silver, and the profit of it is better than gold.
The poor maketh supplication and prayeth meekly; but the rich giveth a rough answer.
Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.
Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.
Be not thou one of them that bind their hand upon promise, and are surety for debt;
A fool rejoiceth in foolish things; but a wise man looketh well to his own goings.
A dissembling tongue hateth one that rebuketh him; and a flattering mouth worketh mischief.
"Who so is ignorant," sayeth she, "let him come hither." And to the unwise she sayeth,
"Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread that is privily eaten, hath a good taste."
A joyful thing it is to a man, when his counsel is followed; and very pleasant is a word spoken in due season.
And behold, there met him a woman with open tokens of a harlot. Only her heart was hid.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and blessed are they that keep her fast.
The fear of the LORD is the right science of wisdom; and lowliness goeth before honour.
Therefore shall his destruction come hastily upon him: suddenly shall he be all broken, and not healed.
He preserveth the welfare of the righteous, and defendeth them that walk innocently;
Thus with many sweet words she overcame him, and with her flattering lips she enticed him
A righteous man museth in his mind how to do good; but the mind of the ungodly imagineth how he may do harm.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, judgment and equity - yea, and every good path.
That thou mayest be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh froward things;
Patience is a token of wisdom; but wrath and hasty displeasure is a token of foolishness.
They that imagine wickedness, shall be disappointed; but they that muse upon good things, unto such shall happen mercy and faithfulness.
Like as it is not good to eat too much honey; even so, he that will search out high things, it shall be too heavy for him.
Thou needest not to be afraid of any sudden fear, neither for the violent rushing of the ungodly, when it cometh.
The fear of the LORD maketh a long life; but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.
A fool doth wickedly and maketh but a sport of it; nevertheless it is wisdom for a man to beware of such.
A slothful body shutteth his hand into his bosom; so that he cannot put it to his mouth.
My son, if thou be surety for thy neighbour, thou hast fastened thine hand with another man:
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.
The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation.
That thou mayest be delivered also from the strange woman, and from her that is not thine own: which giveth sweet words,
He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but the LORD giveth the victory.
He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God.
Yea, a very fool, when he holdeth his tongue, is counted wise; and to have understanding, when he shutteth his lips.
He that leadeth an innocent life, walketh surely; but whoso goeth a wrong way, shall be known.
A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.
The way of the LORD giveth a courage unto the godly; but it is a fear for wicked doers.
The ungodly is like a tempest that passeth over, and is no more seen; but the righteous remaineth sure forever.
Whoso maketh disquietness in his own house, he shall have wind for his heritage; and the fool shall be servant to the wise.
My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
And lo, it was all covered with nettles, and stood full of thistles, and the stone wall was broken down.
He that winketh with his eyes, imagineth mischief; and he that biteth his lips, will do some harm.
As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke is to the eyes; even so is a sluggish person to them that sendeth him forth.
The innocent dealing of the just shall lead them; but the unfaithfulness of the despisers shall be their own destruction.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city is merry; and when the ungodly perish, there is gladness.
sitteth in the doors of her house upon a stool above in the city,
If thou sleepest thou shalt not be afraid, but shall take thy rest and sleep sweetly.
He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.
I have been ordained from everlasting, and from the beginning before the earth was made.
There is plenteousness of food in the fields of the poor; and shall be increased out of measure.
She was full of loud words and ready to dally: whose feet could not abide in the house.
Treasures that are wickedly gotten, profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
Riches help not in the day of vengeance; but righteousness delivereth from death.
The way of the slothful is full of thorns; but the street of the righteous is well cleansed.
Say not, "I will handle him, even as he hath dealt with me, and will reward every man according to his deeds."
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
First, make up thy work that is without, and look well unto that which thou hast in the field, and then build thine house.
So that if thou goest therein, there shall no straitness hinder thee: and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall.
Riches are an ornament unto the wise; but the ignorance of fools is very foolishness.
My son, heareth no more the doctrine that leadeth thee away from the words of understanding.
The LORD abhorreth the imaginations of the wicked; but pure words are pleasant to him.
An indiscreet son is a grief unto his father; and a heaviness unto his mother that bare him.
The righteous eateth, and is satisfied; but the belly of the ungodly hath never enough.
The desire of the ungodly hunteth after mischief; but the root of the righteous bringeth forth fruit.
When the just are in wealth, the city prospereth; but when the ungodly have the rule, it decayeth.
The righteous shall never be overthrown; but the ungodly shall not remain in the land.
Through the mouth of the dissembler is his neighbour destroyed; but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
To punish the innocent, and to smite the princes that give true judgment, are both evil.
When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.
Whoso gathereth in summer is wise; but he that is sluggish in harvest, bringeth himself to confusion.
It goeth down softly; but at the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth as an adder.
If thou be so foolish to magnify thyself, or meddlest with any such thing, then lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
that thou wilt incline thin ears unto wisdom; apply thine heart then to understanding.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.
The LORD will not let the soul of the righteous suffer hunger; but he putteth the ungodly from his desire.
But the ungodly shall be rooted out of the land, and the wicked doers shall be taken out of it.
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
The righteousness of the innocent ordereth his way; but the ungodly shall fall in his own wickedness.
Say not unto thy neighbour, "Go thy way and come again, tomorrow will I give thee"
As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly.
When I was born, there were neither depths nor springs of water.
He that is proud and presumptuous, is called a scornful man, which in wrath dare work maliciously.
The LORD ordereth every man's goings; for what is he, that understandeth his own way?
Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.
The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
a heart that goeth about with wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to do mischief,
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no frowardness nor falsity therein.
For every man's ways are open in the sight of the LORD, and he pondereth all their goings.
That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.
Loving and favorable is the face of the righteous; but the forehead of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.
All they that go in unto her, come not again, neither take they hold of the way of life.
that thou lust not after her beauty in thine heart, and lest thou be taken with her fair looks.
The righteousness of the just shall deliver them; but the despisers shall be taken in their own ungodliness.
He that winketh with his eye, will do some harm; but he that hath a foolish mouth shall be beaten.
An unwise body bringeth himself in to sorrow; and the father of a fool can have no joy.
A man cannot endure in ungodliness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
For they cannot sleep, except they have first done some mischief: neither take they any rest, except they have first done some harm.
whereas thou hast now to give him. Intend no hurt unto thy neighbour, seeing he hopeth to dwell in rest by thee.
Yea, thou shalt be as though thou slept in the midst of the sea, or on the top of the mast of a ship.
Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me?
For the lips of a harlot are a dropping honeycomb, and her throat is softer than oil.
that they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the harlot:
he taught me also, saying, "Let thine heart receive my words, keep my commandments, and thou shalt live.
I am come almost into all misfortune, in the midst of the multitude and congregation."
Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and let the lips of slander be far from thee.
But the way of the ungodly is as the darkness, wherein men fall, or they be aware.
The wickedness of the ungodly shall catch himself, and with the snares of his own sins shall he be trapped.
The righteous shall be delivered out of trouble; and the ungodly shall come in his stead.
I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing always before him.
The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself.
A false witness laugheth judgement to scorn; and the mouth of the ungodly eateth up wickedness.
A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread.
Doth she not cry before the whole city, and in the gates where men go out and in?
For they are life unto all those that find them, and health unto all their bodies.
Let her be as the loving hind, and pleasant roe: let her breasts alway satisfy thee, and hold thee ever content with her love.
Before the foundations of the mountains were laid, yea before all hills was I born.
The talking of the ungodly is how they may lay wait for blood; but the mouth of the righteous will deliver them.
That they may lead thee where thou goest, preserve thee when thou art asleep, and that when thou awakest, thou mayest talk of them.
Therefore my son, do this: and thou shalt be discharged, when thou art come into thy neighbour's danger. Go thy ways then soon, and entreat thy neighbour:
A harlot will make a man to beg his bread, but a married woman will hunt for the precious life.
"It is you, O ye men," sayeth she, "whom I call! Unto you, O ye children of men, lift I up my voice.
The evil shall bow themselves before the good; and the ungodly shall wait at the doors of the righteous.
Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them even in the midst of thine heart.
When he shut the sea within certain bounds, that the waters should not go over their marks. When he laid the foundations of the earth,
Men do not utterly despise a thief, that stealeth to satisfy his soul, when he is hungry:
Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.
The voluptuousness of the slothful is his own death, for his hands will not labour.
Turn not aside, neither to the righthand nor to the left; but withhold thy foot from evil.
suddenly to follow her - as it were an ox to the slaughter, and like as it were a fool that laugheth when he goeth to the stocks to be punished -
My son, why wilt thou have pleasure in a harlot, and embrace the bosom of another woman?
When a desire is brought to pass, it delighteth the soul; but fools count it abomination to depart from evil.
A troublous soul disquieteth herself; for her own mouth hath brought her thereto.
Therefore came I forth to meet thee, that I might seek thy face, and so I have found thee.
Keep my commandments and my law, even as the apple of thine eye, and thou shalt live.
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
As for the round compass of his world, I make it joyful: for my delight is to be among the children of men.
Even so, whosoever goeth in to his neighbour's wife, and toucheth her, can not be unguilty.
Give a discrete man but an occasion, and he will be the wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase.
Look not thou upon the wine, how red it is, and what a color it giveth in the glass.
That she may keep thee from the strange woman, and from the harlot which giveth sweet words.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
The curse of the LORD is in the house of the ungodly, but he blesseth the dwellings of the righteous.
With me is the fear of the LORD, and the eschewing of evil. As for pride, disdain, and evil way, and a mouth that speaketh wicked things, I utterly abhor them.
He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.
The ear that hearkeneth unto wholesome warning, and enclineth thereto, shall dwell among the wise.
so long till she hath wounded his liver with her dart: like as if a bird hasted to the snare, not knowing that the peril of his life lieth thereupon.
For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee.
The blessing of the LORD, maketh rich men; as for careful travail, it doth nothing thereto.
It is a snare for a man to blaspheme that which is holy, and then to go about with vows.
Withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die thereof.
Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.
The name of the LORD is a strong castle, the righteous flyeth unto it, and shall be saved.
A froward body causeth strife; and he that is a babble of his tongue, maketh division among princes.
A wise son will receive his father's warning; but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.
For many a one hath she wounded and cast down, yea many a strong man hath she slain.
Forsake ignorance, and ye shall live: and see that ye go in the way of understanding."
He coveteth and desireth all the day long; but the righteous is always giving and keepeth nothing back.
Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD, neither faint when thou are rebuked of him.
The sluggard would fain have, and cannot get his desire; but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.
A man thinketh all his ways to be clean; but it is the LORD that fashioneth the minds.
The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.
The words of Agur the son of Jakeh. The prophecy of a true faithful man; whom God hath helped, whom God hath comforted and nourished.
He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.
She hath sent forth her maidens to cry upon the highest place of the city:
"O come on your way, eat my bread, and drink my wine, which I have poured out for you.
There is a way that men think to be right; but the end thereof leadeth unto death.
He accompanieth himself with all steadfast and healthsome doctrine, that hath a desire to it and is sequestered from company.
Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life; happy shall his children be whom he leaveth behind him.
Unadvised thoughts shall come to naught; but whereas are men that can give counsel, there is steadfastness.
Refuse not to do good unto him that should have it, so long as thine hand is able to do it.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts.
It is better to dwell in a corner under the housetop; than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
The LORD doth all things for his own sake; yea, and when he keepeth the ungodly for the day of wrath.
The rod and correction minister wisdom; but if a child be not looked unto, he bringeth his mother to shame.
Let mercy and faithfulness never go from thee: bind them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thine heart.
The sacrifice of the ungodly is abomination, for they offer the thing that is gotten with wickedness.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a full house and many fat cattle with strife.
A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.
He that is liberal in giving, shall have plenty; and he that watereth, shall be watered also himself.
Where pride is, there is shame also and confusion; but whereas is lowliness, there is wisdom.
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; but whoso speaketh unadvised, findeth harm.
Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Who hath climbed up into heaven? Who hath come down from thence? Who hath holden the wind fast in his hand? Who hath comprehended the waters in a garment? Who hath set all the ends of the world? What is his name, or his son's name? Canst thou tell?
There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel against the LORD.
The ungodly fleeth, no man chasing him; but the righteous standeth stiff as a lion.
A wise man putteth off displeasure, and it is his honour to let some faults pass.
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, and giving attendance at the posts of my doors.
Some man giveth out his goods, and is richer; but the niggard, having enough, will depart from nothing, and yet is ever in poverty.
Hastily gotten goods are soon spent; but they that be gathered together with the hand, shall increase.
An ignorant body believeth all things; but whoso hath understanding, looketh well to his goings.
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but an indiscreet son is a heaviness unto his mother.
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing.
With loving mercy and faithfulness, sins be forgiven; and whoso searcheth the LORD eschewth evil.
If the righteous be recompensed upon earth, how much more then the ungodly and the sinner?
Where the righteous have the over hand, the people are in prosperity; but where the ungodly beareth rule, there the people mourn.
Like as the dog turneth again to his vomit, even so a fool beginneth his foolishness again afresh.
Remove from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches, only grant me a necessary living.
Let thine eyes behold the thing that is right, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Through wisdom a house shall be builded, and with understanding it shall be set up.
The lantern of the LORD is the breath of man; and goeth through all the inward parts of the body.
A false witness shall perish; but he that will be content to hear, shall always have power to speak himself.
Where is woe? Where is sorrow? Where is strife? Where is brawling? Where are wounds without cause? Where be red eyes?
The end of lowliness and the fear of God, is riches, honour, prosperity and health.
Like as in one water there appear divers faces, even so divers men have divers hearts.
Whoso doth a poor man wrong, to increase his own riches, and giveth unto the rich to please him, at the last cometh to poverty himself.
He that can not rule himself, is like a city which is broken down, and hath no walls.
The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him.
With wisdom hath the LORD laid the foundation of the earth, and through understanding hath he established the heavens.
The devices of one that is diligent, bring plenteousness; but he that is unadvised, cometh to poverty.
He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.
Make no friendship with an angry willful man, and keep no company with the furious;
A wise man seeth the plague and hideth himself; but the foolish go on still and are punished.
Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.
Like as the clearness of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; so doth a good name feed the bones.
The strength of young men is their worship; and a grey head, is a honour unto the aged.
Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn:
Drink of the water of thine own well, and of the rivers that run out of thine own springs.
Deliver them that go unto death, and are led away to be slain, and be not negligent therein.
Whoso covereth another man's offense, seeketh love; but he that discloseth the fault, setteth friends at variance.
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
The heart of her husband may safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoils.
A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; but the ungodly fall into wickedness.
Foolishness maketh a man to go out of his way, and then is his heart impatient against the LORD.
An unfaithful person shall be filled with his own ways; but a good man will beware of such.
Whoso feareth the LORD, walketh in the right path: and regardeth not him that abhorreth the ways of the LORD.
Children's children are a crown of the aged, and the fathers are the honour of the children.
All the days of the poor are miserable; but a quiet heart is as a continual feast.
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.
House and riches may a man have by the heritage of his elders; but a discreet woman is the gift of the LORD.
Whoso stoppeth his ear at the crying of the poor; he shall cry himself and not be heard.
The LORD abhorreth all presumptuous and proud hearts; there may neither strength nor power escape.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and prease not into the place of great men.
These also are the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah gathered together.
Whoso curseth his father and mother, his light shall be put out in the midst of darkness.
See that thou rob not the poor because he is weak, and oppress not the simple in judgment;
He that hurteth his father or shutteth out his mother, is a shameful and an unworthy son.
The memorial of the just shall have a good report; but the name of the ungodly shall stink.
Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;
Whoso followeth righteousness and mercy, findeth both life, righteousness and honour.
A faithful man is greatly to be commended, but he that maketh too much haste for to be rich, shall not be unguilty.
The LORD hateth as well him that justifieth the ungodly, as him that condemneth the innocent.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but an unquiet mind maketh it heavy.
Put thou nothing therefore unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found as a liar.
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; and the well of wisdom is like a full stream.
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; yea, other folk's lips and not thine.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not her bread with idleness.
Wisdom is a high thing; yea, even to the fool, for he dare not open his mouth in the gate.
Hear, O ye children, the fatherly exhortation, and take good heed, that ye may learn wisdom.
Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.
Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.
He that is stiff necked and will not be reformed, shall suddenly be destroyed without any help.
which their children's children shall have in possession - for the riches of the sinner is laid up for the just.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but he that abuseth it, hath a broken mind.
An angry man stirreth up strife; and he that beareth evil will in his mind, doth much evil.
For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman, he is a fool: and destroyeth his own soul.
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
In a wise man's house there is great treasure and plenteousness; but a foolish body spendeth up all.
Give ear unto thy father that begat thee; and despise not thy mother when she is old.
A fool poureth out his spirit altogether, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.
It is a man's honour to keep himself from strife; but they that have pleasure in brawling, are fools every one.
O give ear unto good counsel, and be content to be reformed; that thou mayest be wise here after.
If thou be overseen and negligent in time of need, then is thy strength but small.
Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?
My son, bow down thine ear, and hearken unto the words of wisdom, apply thy mind unto my doctrine -
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out; and where the backbiter is taken away, there the strife ceaseth.
A brawling woman and the roof of the house dropping in a rainy day, may well be compared together.
A wise tongue commendeth knowledge; a foolish mouth babbleth out nothing but foolishness.
Cast out the scornful man, and so shall strife go out with him; yea, variance and slander shall cease.
The heart is glad of a sweet ointment and savour, but a stomach that can give good counsel, rejoiceth a man's neighbour.
See that thou know the number of thy cattle thy self, and look well to thy flocks.
If thou smitest a scornful person, the ignorant shall take better heed; and if thou reprovest one that hath understanding, he will be the wiser.
Meddle not with him that betrayeth secrets, and is a slanderer, and deceiveth with his lips.
He that giveth unto the poor, shall not want; but he that turneth away his eyes from such as be in necessity, shall suffer great poverty himself.
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
So shall thine eyes look unto strange women, and thine heart shall muse upon froward things.
Like as snow is not mete in summer, nor rain in harvest; even so is worship unseemly for a fool.
Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
This generation which is like a horse-leech, hath two daughters; the one is called "fetch hither," and the other "bring hither."
Wise counsel in the heart of man is like a water in the deep of the earth; but he that hath understanding bringeth it forth.
Whoso is slothful and slack in his labor, is the brother of him that is a waster.
Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air.
The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.
An indiscreet son is the heaviness of his father; and a brawling wife is like the top of a house, wherethrough it is ever dropping.
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.
He that hath pleasure in banquets, shall be a poor man; Whoso delighteth in wine and delicates, shall not be rich.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the ungodly regardeth no understanding.
Whoso laugheth the poor to scorn, blasphemeth his maker; and he that is glad of another man's hurt, shall not be unpunished.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
A good man shall enjoy the fruit of his mouth; but he that hath a froward mind, shall be spoiled.
Like as hell and destruction are never full, even so the eyes of men can never be satisfied.
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
He that refuseth to be reformed, despiseth his own soul; but he that submitteth himself to correction, is wise.
Whoso laugheth his father to scorn, and setteth his mother's commandment at naught; the ravens pick out his eyes in the valley, and devoured be he of the young Eagles.
The LORD will break down the house of the proud; but he shall make fast the borders of the widow.
"Therefore hearken unto me, O ye children, for blessed are they that keep my ways.
There be three things too high for me, and as for the fourth, it passeth my knowledge.
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
Let not thine heart be jealous to follow sinners; but keep thee still in the fear of the LORD all the day long:
But whoso offendeth against me, hurteth his own soul. All they that hate me, are the lovers of death."
A good stomach driveth away a man's disease; but when the spirit is vexed, who may abide it?
Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.
Where no oxen are, there the crib is empty; but where the oxen labour there is much fruit.
The hell with her pain is known to the LORD; how much more then the hearts of men?
Some men are rich, though they have nothing; again, some men are poor having great riches.
A wise heart will seek after knowledge; but the mouths of fools meddle with foolishness.
He that soweth discord and strife, is like one that diggeth up a water brook; but an open enemy is like the water that breaketh out and runneth abroad.
She openeth her hand to the poor, yea she stretcheth forth her hands to such as have need
The king ought to be feared as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him unto anger, offendeth against his own soul.
The words of a slanderer are very wounds, and go through unto the inmost parts of the body.
A scornful body loveth not one that rebuketh him; neither will he come among the wise.
for such as be drunkards and riotous shall come to poverty, and he that is given to much sleep, shall go with a ragged coat.
He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the last, than he that flattereth him.
Like as the bird, and the swallow take their flight and flee here and there; so the curse that is given in vain, shall not light upon a man.
Better it is to have a little thing with righteousness, than great rents wrongfully gotten.
Many there be that would be called good-doers; but where shall one find a true faithful man?
Whoso increaseth his riches by vantage and winning, let him gather them to help the poor withal.
A wise man seeing the plague will hide himself; as for fools they go on still, and suffer harm.
An eloquent speech becometh not a fool; much less a lying mouth, then, becometh a prince.
If thou findest honey, eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be overfull, and parbreak it out again.
With patience may a prince be pacified, and with a soft tongue may rigorousness be broken.
A scornful body seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy to come by, unto him that will understand.
There be four things in the earth, the which are very little: but in wisdom they exceed the wise.
Her husband is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the land.
The mouth of a harlot is a deep pit; wherein he falleth that the LORD is angry withal.
Wrath is a cruel thing, and furiousness is a very tempest; yea, who is able to abide envy?
Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thine hands together yet a little;
A slothful body will not go to plow, for cold of the winter; therefore shall he go a begging in Summer and have nothing.
Delight not thou in sleep, lest thou come to poverty; but open thine eyes, and thou shalt have bread enough.
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
What helpeth it to give a fool money in his hand, whereas he hath no mind to buy wisdom?
The slothful body sayeth, "There is a lion without, I might be slain in the street."
Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of understanding is better than he that is mighty of strength.
He that soweth wickedness shall reap sorrow; and the rod of his plague shall destroy him.
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king, and keep no company with them that slide back from his fear:
He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.
As for the hearing of the ear and the sight of the eye, the LORD hath made them both.
Whoso goeth by and meddleth with other men's strife, he is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Through counsel the things that men devise go forward; and with discretion ought wars to be taken in hand.
The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.
For with discretion must wars be taken in hand, and whereas are many that can give counsel, there is the victory.
"They wounded me," shalt thou say, "but it hath not hurt me. They smote me, but I felt it not. When I am well awakened, I will go to the drink again."
The lips of the righteous are occupied in acceptable things; but the mouth of the ungodly taketh them to the worst.
Well is him that standeth always in awe; as for him that hardeneth his heart, he shall fall into mischief.
He that is too hasty to praise his neighbour above measure, shall be taken as one that giveth him an evil report.
Nurture thy son with correction, and he shall comfort thee; yea, he shall do the good at thine heart.
If thou wilt say, "I knew not of it"; Thinkest thou that he which made the hearts, doth not consider it? And that he which regardeth thy soul, seeth it not? Shall not he recompense every man according to his works?
Spears and snares are in the way of the froward; but he that will keep his soul, let him flee from such.
The wise shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have.
When the prophecy is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not go wrong in judgment.
Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall die.
One reproof only doth more good to him that hath understanding, than a hundred stripes unto a fool.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness.
The light of the righteous maketh joyful; but the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.
The way of the ungodly is an abomination unto the LORD; but whoso followeth righteousness, him he loveth.
For great wrath bringeth harm; therefore let him go, and so mayest thou teach him more nurture.
Every man liketh the bread that is gotten in deceit; but at the last his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Like as one shooteth deadly arrows and darts out of a privy place, even so doth a dissembler with his neighbour.
He that forsaketh the right street, shall be sore punished; and whoso hateth correction, falleth into death.
She considereth land, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
My son, thou eatest honey and the sweet honeycomb, because it is good and sweet in thy mouth.
A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.
A wicked body giveth audience to false lips; and a dissembling person giveth ear to a deceitful tongue.
In the mouth of the foolish is the boasting of lordship; but the lips of the wise will beware of such.
Many daughters there be that gather riches together, but thou goest above them all.
He that bringeth up an evil report upon the generation of his father and mother, is not worthy to be commended.
With thy mouth defend the thing that is lawful and right, and the cause of the poor and helpless.
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he speak evil of thee also, and thou be hurt.
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom, shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Whoso keepeth the law, is a child of understanding; but he that feedeth riotous men, shameth his father.
Unto the horse belongeth a whip, to the Ass a bridle, and a rod to the fool's back.
Whoso maketh great boasts and giveth nothing, is like clouds and wind without rain.
She feareth not that the cold of winter shall hurt her house, for all her household folks are double clothed.
He that will be rich all too soon, hath an evil eye; and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
give not over thy substance and mind unto women, which are the destruction even of kings.
An enemy dissembleth with his lips, and in the mean season he imagineth mischief;
It is not good to regard the person of the ungodly, or to put back the righteous in judgment.
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, see thou forsake not; but go not into thy brother's house in time of thy trouble. Better is a friend at hand than a brother far off.
But the rich man's goods are his stronghold, yea he taketh them for a high wall round about him.
He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.
It were better to come against a she Bear robbed of her whelps, than against a fool in his foolishness.
A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.
The correction of the wise is, to an obedient ear, a golden chain and a Jewel of gold.
Righteousness keepeth the innocent in the way; but ungodliness shall overthrow the sinner.
They that forsake the law, praise the ungodly; but such as keep the law, abhor them.
My son, be wise, and thou shalt make me a glad heart; so that I shall make answer unto my rebukers.
Whoso delighteth to be of a clean heart and of gracious lips, the king shall be his friend.
Be not hasty to go to the law, lest thou knowest not what to do when thy neighbor hath confounded thee.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and take a pledge of him for the unknown man's sake.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
The north wind driveth away the rain, even so doth an earnest sober countenance a backbiter's tongue.
The Emmets are but a weak people, yet gather they their meat together in the harvest.
Like as a roaring lion and a hungry bear, even so is an ungodly prince over the poor people.
A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.
The houses of the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the tabernacles of the righteous shall flourish.
To use two manner of weights, or two manner of measures, both these are abominable unto the LORD.
Tell nothing into the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
One poor man oppressing another by violence, is like a continual rain that destroyeth the fruit.
The just delighteth in doing the thing that is right, but the workers of wickedness abhor the same.
but make the fool an answer to his foolishness, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Whoso beareth false witness against his neighbour, he is a very spear, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Whoso singeth a song to a heavy heart, clotheth him with rags in the cold, and poureth vinegar upon chalk.
The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.
Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.
Silver is tried in the mould, and gold in the furnace, and so is a man, when he is openly praised to his face.
She maketh cloth of silk and selleth it, and delivereth a girdle unto the merchant.
The generation that think themselves clean, shall not be cleansed from their filthiness.
Like as the winter cool in the harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, and refresheth his master's mind.
Delicate ease becometh not a fool; much more unseemly is it, a bond man to have the rule of princes.
Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life, shall be safe; but he that goeth froward ways, shall once have a fall.
In the house of the righteous are great riches; but the increase of the ungodly are nigh destruction.
The slothful sayeth, "There is a leopard in the way, and a lion in the midst of the streets."
Whoso keepeth his fig tree, shall enjoy the fruits thereof; he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honour.
And if she perceiveth that her housewifery doth good, her candle goeth not out by night.
Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.
The hope of the ungodly in time of need, is like a rotten tooth and a slippery foot.
For he that delivereth them is mighty, even he shall defend their cause against thee.
Whoso keepeth company with a thief, hateth his own soul; he heareth blasphemies, and telleth it not forth.
He that is full, abhorreth a honeycomb; but unto him that is hungry, every sour thing is sweet.
If thou seest a man that is hasty to speak unadvised; thou mayest trust a fool more than him.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, lest he be weary of thee, and so abhor thee.
Where the prince is without understanding, there is great oppression and wrong; but if he be such one as hateth covetousness, he shall long reign.
A mouth of understanding is more worth than gold, many precious stones, and costly Jewels.
It is better to sit in a corner under the roof, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
The king's disfavor is like the roaring of a Lion, but his friendship is like the dew upon the grass.
There be three things that go stiffly, but the going of the fourth is the goodliest of all.
Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth.
A sedicious person seeketh mischief; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The way of an Eagle in the air, the way of a serpent over a stone, the way of a ship in the sea, and the way of a man with a young woman.
Wicked men discern not the thing that is right, but they that seek after the LORD, discuss all things.
Such is the way also of a wife that breaketh wedlock, which wipeth her mouth like as when she hath eaten, and sayeth, "As for me, I have done no harm."
He that sayeth unto the ungodly, "Thou art righteous," him shall the people curse; yea, the commonality shall abhor him.
Even so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, as soon as thou hast gotten it. And there is good hope; yea, thy hope shall not be in vain.
A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.
Where ungodliness is, there is also disdain; and so there followeth shame and dishonour.
He that by violence sheddeth any man's blood, shall be a renagade unto his grave; and no man shall be able to succor him.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall make him his master at length.
A slanderer's words are like flattery, but they pierce the inward parts of the body.
and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
through an idle housewife, and through a handmaiden that is heir to her mistress.
When the scornful is punished, the ignorant take the better heed; and when a wise man is warned, he will receive the more understanding.
Though thou shouldest bray a fool with a pedestal in a mortar like oatmeal, yet will not his foolishness go from him.
But if he may be gotten, he restoreth again seven times as much, or else he maketh recompense with all the goods of his house.
A man of experience discerneth all things well, but whoso hireth a fool, hireth such one as will take no heed.
Whoso leadeth the righteous in to an evil way, shall fall into his own pit; but the just shall have the good in possession.
The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.
The stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
Lay no privy wait wickedly upon the house of the righteous, and disquiet not his resting place.
Coals kindle heat, and wood the fire; even so doth a brawling fellow stir up variance.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are the snare for his own soul.
Like as the door turneth about upon the threshold, even so doth the slothful welter himself in his bed.
The ways of the froward are strange; but the works of him that is clean, are right.
so shall poverty come unto thee as one that travaileth by the way, and necessity like a weaponed man.
This peoples' teeth are swords, and with their jawbones they consume and devour the simple of the earth, and the poor from among men.
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge; but as for the words of the despiteful, he bringeth them to naught.
A servant will not be the better for words; for though he understand, yet will he not regard them.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked; and for their wickedness, God overthroweth the ungodly.
To have respect of persons in judgment is not good: And why? He will do wrong; yea, even for a piece of bread.
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
"It is naught; It is naught," sayeth he that buyeth anything: but when he cometh to his own house, then he boasteth of his pennyworth.
Lest I be so full, I deny thee, and say, "What fellow is the LORD?" And lest I, being constrained through poverty, fall unto stealing and foreswear the name of my God.
As for the poor, he is hated among all his brethren; yea, his own friends forsake him, and he that giveth credence unto words, getteth nothing.
Who so robbeth his father and mother, and sayeth it is no sin; the same is like unto a murderer.
Handle thy matter with thy neighbour himself, and discover not another man's secret:
When the ungodly come up, wickedness increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
For so shalt thou heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
When righteous men are in prosperity, then doth honour flourish; but when the ungodly come up, the state of men changeth.
The slothful body thrusteth his hand into his bosom, and it grieveth him to put it again to his mouth.
He is lame of his feet, yea drunken is he in vanity, that committeth any message to a fool.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for the unknown man's sake.
The sin of the wicked is his own snare, but the righteous shall be glad and rejoice.
There be three things that are never satisfied, and the fourth sayeth never, "Hoo." The hell, a woman's womb, and the earth hath never water enough. As for fire, it sayeth never, "Hoo."
That I might show thee the truth and that thou with the verity mightest answer them that lay anything against thee?
And why? The wicked hath nothing to hope for, and the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.
Through discretion shall the chambers be filled with all costly and pleasant riches.
He that setteth a fool in high dignity, that is even as if a man would bind a stone in a sling.
Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
The righteous abhorreth the ungodly; but as for those that be in the right way, the wicked hate them.
for it is a pleasant thing if thou keep it in thine heart, and practice it in thy mouth -
lest when men hear thereof, it turn to thy dishonour, and lest thine evil name do not cease.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
A parable in a fools mouth is like a thorn that pricketh a drunken man in the hand.
Many there be that seek the prince's favour, but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
If a wise man go to law with a fool - whether he deal with him friendly or roughly - he getteth no rest.
The robberies of the ungodly shall be their own destruction; for they would not do the thing that was right.
but when he speaketh fair, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
For their destruction shall come suddenly, and who knoweth the fall of them both?
A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.
The lambs shall clothe thee, and for the goats thou shalt have money to thy husbandry.
Thou shalt have goats' milk enough to feed thee, to uphold thy household, and to sustain thy maidens.
Like as in a lame man his legs are not equal, even so is a parable in the fool's mouth.
Whoso keepeth evil will secretly, to do hurt, his malice shall be showed before the whole congregation.
no, though thou wouldest offer him great gifts to make amends, he will not receive them.
When the ungodly are come up, men are fain to hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Better it is that it be said unto thee, "Come up hither," than thou to be set down in the presence of the prince whom thou seest with thine eyes.