He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes reach the innermost parts.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Thorns and'snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.

That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Or of them that are sureties for debts.

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.

They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?

My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:

But to them that rebuke him'shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

As clouds and wind without rain,'so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring,'so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

As a dog that returneth to his vomit,'so is a fool that repeateth his folly.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman.

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.

Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.