With wisdom hath the LORD laid the foundation of the earth, and through understanding hath he established the heavens.

Strive not lightly with any man, wher as he hath done thee no harm.

She hath no guide, no teacher, no leader:

These six things doth the LORD hate, and the seventh he utterly abhorreth:

He hath taken the bag of money with him: who can tell when he cometh home?"

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 many a one hath she wounded and cast down, yea many a strong man hath she slain.

But whoso offendeth against me, hurteth his own soul. All they that hate me, are the lovers of death."

Wisdom hath builded herself a house, and hewn out seven pillars:

She hath killed her victuals, poured out her wine, and prepared her table.

She hath sent forth her maidens to cry upon the highest place of the city:

A foolish restless woman, full of words, and such one as hath no knowledge,

"Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread that is privily eaten, hath a good taste."

He that winketh with his eye, will do some harm; but he that hath a foolish mouth shall be beaten.

In the lips of him that hath understanding a man shall find wisdom; but the rod belongeth to the back of the foolish.

He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant.

The LORD abhorreth a fained heart; but he hath pleasure in them that are undefiled.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.

A good man shall enjoy the fruit of his mouth; but he that hath a froward mind, shall be spoiled.

The righteous eateth, and is satisfied; but the belly of the ungodly hath never enough.

The wisdom of him that hath understanding is to take heed unto his way; but the foolishness of the unwise deceiveth.

The heart of him that hath understanding will neither despair for any sorrow; nor be too presumptuous for any sudden joy.

An ignorant body believeth all things; but whoso hath understanding, looketh well to his goings.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbours; but the rich hath many friends.

Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.

He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God.

The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but he that abuseth it, hath a broken mind.

Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.

Understanding is a well of life unto him that hath it; as for the chastening of fools, it is but foolishness.

A troublous soul disquieteth herself; for her own mouth hath brought her thereto.

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

One reproof only doth more good to him that hath understanding, than a hundred stripes unto a fool.

What helpeth it to give a fool money in his hand, whereas he hath no mind to buy wisdom?

Whoso hath a froward heart, obtaineth no good; and he that hath an overthwart tongue, shall fall into mischief.

Wisdom shineth in the face of him that hath understanding; but the eyes of fools wander throughout all lands.

He accompanieth himself with all steadfast and healthsome doctrine, that hath a desire to it and is sequestered from company.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.

He that is wise loveth his own soul; and whoso hath understanding, shall prosper.

He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.

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.

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.

As for the hearing of the ear and the sight of the eye, the LORD hath made them both.

The soul of the ungodly wisheth evil; and hath no pity upon his neighbour.

He that hath pleasure in banquets, shall be a poor man; Whoso delighteth in wine and delicates, shall not be rich.

"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."

And why? The wicked hath nothing to hope for, and the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.

Say not, "I will handle him, even as he hath dealt with me, and will reward every man according to his deeds."

Be not hasty to go to the law, lest thou knowest not what to do when thy neighbor hath confounded thee.

He that can not rule himself, is like a city which is broken down, and hath no walls.

The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.

He that will be rich all too soon, hath an evil eye; and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.

The bloodthirsty hate the righteous, but the just seek his soul.

The righteous abhorreth the ungodly; but as for those that be in the right way, the wicked hate them.

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.

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?

This generation which is like a horse-leech, hath two daughters; the one is called "fetch hither," and the other "bring hither."

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."

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."

through a servant that beareth rule, through a fool that hath great riches,