That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.

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.

for that shall bring grace unto thy head, and shall be a chain about thy neck.

Let us swallow them up like the hell, let us devour them quick and whole, as those that go down into the pit.

These are the ways of all such as be covetous, that one would ravish another's life.

Seeing then that I have called, and ye refused it: I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded it,

Therefore shall I also laugh in your destruction, and mock you, when the thing that ye fear cometh upon you:

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.

And that because they hated knowledge, and received not the fear of the LORD,

that thou wilt incline thin ears unto wisdom; apply thine heart then to understanding.

For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

He preserveth the welfare of the righteous, and defendeth them that walk innocently;

That thou mayest be delivered from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh froward things;

That thou mayest be delivered also from the strange woman, and from her that is not thine own: which giveth sweet words,

All they that go in unto her, come not again, neither take they hold of the way of life.

My son, forget not my law, but see that thine heart keep my commandments.

Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,

Wisdom is more worth than precious stones, and all the things that thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and blessed are they that keep her fast.

For the LORD shall be beside thee, and keep thy foot that thou be not taken.

Refuse not to do good unto him that should have it, so long as thine hand is able to do it.

The wise shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have.

Hear, O ye children, the fatherly exhortation, and take good heed, that ye may learn wisdom.

The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

Hear, my son, and receive my words, that the years of thy life may be many.

So that if thou goest therein, there shall no straitness hinder thee: and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall.

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

Let thine eyes behold the thing that is right, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

that thou mayest regard good counsel, and that thy lips may keep nurture.

She regardeth not the path of life, so unsteadfast are her ways, that thou canst not know them.

That thou give not thine honour unto another, and thy years to the cruel;

That other men be not filled with thy goods, and that thy labours come not in a strange house.

Yea, that thou mourn not at the last, when thou hast spent thy body and goods,

Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me?

Drink of the water of thine own well, and of the rivers that run out of thine own springs.

Let thy wells flow out abroad, that there may be rivers of water in the streets:

Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thy hands together yet a little, that thou mayest sleep:

so shall poverty come unto thee as one that travaileth by the way, and necessity like a weaponed man.

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

a heart that goeth about with wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to do mischief,

a false witness that bringeth up lies, and such one as soweth discord among brethren.

That they may lead thee where thou goest, preserve thee when thou art asleep, and that when thou awakest, thou mayest talk of them.

that they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the harlot:

that thou lust not after her beauty in thine heart, and lest thou be taken with her fair looks.

Men do not utterly despise a thief, that stealeth to satisfy his soul, when he is hungry:

That she may keep thee from the strange woman, and from the harlot which giveth sweet words.

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, that I might seek thy face, and so I have found thee.

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 -

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.

Give ear, for I will speak of great matters, and open my lips to tell things that be right.

They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge.

For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.

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.

I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me.

That I may send prosperity to those that love me, and to increase their treasure.

The earth and all that is upon the earth was not yet made, no not the ground itself.

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,

"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, and giving attendance at the posts of my doors.

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

Forsake ignorance, and ye shall live: and see that ye go in the way of understanding."

Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.

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

But they consider not that death is there, and that her guests go down to hell.

Treasures that are wickedly gotten, profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

Whoso gathereth in summer is wise; but he that is sluggish in harvest, bringeth himself to confusion.

He that leadeth an innocent life, walketh surely; but whoso goeth a wrong way, shall be known.

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.

To take heed unto the chastening of nurture, is the way of life; but he that refuseth to be reformed, deceiveth himself.

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

Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.

The thing that the ungodly are afraid of, shall come upon them; but the righteous shall have their desire.

The ungodly is like a tempest that passeth over, and is no more seen; but the righteous remaineth sure forever.

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.

A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

He that is surety for a stranger, hurteth himself; but he that meddleth not with suretyship, is sure.

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.

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

He that is liberal in giving, shall have plenty; and he that watereth, shall be watered also himself.

Whoso hordeth up his corn, shall be cursed among the people; but blessing shall light upon his head that selleth it.

He that laboureth for honesty findeth his desire; but whoso seeketh after mischief, it shall happen unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Whoso loveth wisdom, will be content to be reformed; but he that hateth to be reproved, is a fool.

A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.

A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread.

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.

Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.

A just man will tell the truth, and show the thing that is right; but a false witness deceiveth.

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

The LORD abhoreth deceitful lips; but they that labour for truth please him.

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 wise son will receive his father's warning; but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.

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

He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; but whoso speaketh unadvised, findeth harm.

Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.

Hastily gotten goods are soon spent; but they that be gathered together with the hand, shall increase.