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+ +20:001:003 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, + and equity; + +20:001:004 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and + discretion. + +20:001:005 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of + understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: + +20:001:006 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of + the wise, and their dark sayings. + +20:001:007 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools + despise wisdom and instruction. + +20:001:008 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not + the law of thy mother: + +20:001:009 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and + chains about thy neck. + +20:001:010 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. + +20:001:011 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us + lurk privily for the innocent without cause: + +20:001:012 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those + that go down into the pit: + +20:001:013 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses + with spoil: + +20:001:014 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: + +20:001:015 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot + from their path: + +20:001:016 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. + +20:001:017 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. + +20:001:018 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for + their own lives. + +20:001:019 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which + taketh away the life of the owners thereof. + +20:001:020 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: + +20:001:021 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of + the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, + +20:001:022 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the + scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? + +20:001:023 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto + you, I will make known my words unto you. + +20:001:024 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my + hand, and no man regarded; + +20:001:025 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my + reproof: + +20:001:026 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear + cometh; + +20:001:027 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction + cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon + you. + +20:001:028 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they + shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: + +20:001:029 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of + the LORD: + +20:001:030 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. + +20:001:031 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be + filled with their own devices. + +20:001:032 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the + prosperity of fools shall destroy them. + +20:001:033 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be + quiet from fear of evil. + +20:002:001 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my + commandments with thee; + +20:002:002 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine + heart to understanding; + +20:002:003 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice + for understanding; + +20:002:004 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for + hid treasures; + +20:002:005 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the + knowledge of God. + +20:002:006 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge + and understanding. + +20:002:007 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler + to them that walk uprightly. + +20:002:008 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of + his saints. + +20:002:009 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and + equity; yea, every good path. + +20:002:010 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is + pleasant unto thy soul; + +20:002:011 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: + +20:002:012 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man + that speaketh froward things; + +20:002:013 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of + darkness; + +20:002:014 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the + wicked; + +20:002:015 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: + +20:002:016 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger + which flattereth with her words; + +20:002:017 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the + covenant of her God. + +20:002:018 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the + dead. + +20:002:019 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of + the paths of life. + +20:002:020 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the + paths of the righteous. + +20:002:021 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall + remain in it. + +20:002:022 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the + transgressors shall be rooted out of it. + +20:003:001 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my + commandments: + +20:003:002 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add + to thee. + +20:003:003 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy + neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: + +20:003:004 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight + of God and man. + +20:003:005 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto + thine own understanding. + +20:003:006 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy + paths. + +20:003:007 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from + evil. + +20:003:008 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. + +20:003:009 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits + of all thine increase: + +20:003:010 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses + shall burst out with new wine. + +20:003:011 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be + weary of his correction: + +20:003:012 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the + son in whom he delighteth. + +20:003:013 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth + understanding. + +20:003:014 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of + silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. + +20:003:015 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou + canst desire are not to be compared unto her. + +20:003:016 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand + riches and honour. + +20:003:017 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are + peace. + +20:003:018 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and + happy is every one that retaineth her. + +20:003:019 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding + hath he established the heavens. + +20:003:020 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop + down the dew. + +20:003:021 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom + and discretion: + +20:003:022 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. + +20:003:023 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not + stumble. + +20:003:024 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou + shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. + +20:003:025 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the + wicked, when it cometh. + +20:003:026 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot + from being taken. + +20:003:027 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in + the power of thine hand to do it. + +20:003:028 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow + I will give; when thou hast it by thee. + +20:003:029 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth + securely by thee. + +20:003:030 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no + harm. + +20:003:031 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. + +20:003:032 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is + with the righteous. + +20:003:033 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he + blesseth the habitation of the just. + +20:003:034 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the + lowly. + +20:003:035 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion + of fools. + +20:004:001 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to + know understanding. + +20:004:002 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. + +20:004:003 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the + sight of my mother. + +20:004:004 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my + words: keep my commandments, and live. + +20:004:005 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline + from the words of my mouth. + +20:004:006 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and + she shall keep thee. + +20:004:007 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with + all thy getting get understanding. + +20:004:008 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to + honour, when thou dost embrace her. + +20:004:009 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of + glory shall she deliver to thee. + +20:004:010 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy + life shall be many. + +20:004:011 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in + right paths. + +20:004:012 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when + thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. + +20:004:013 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for + she is thy life. + +20:004:014 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way + of evil men. + +20:004:015 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. + +20:004:016 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their + sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. + +20:004:017 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of + violence. + +20:004:018 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth + more and more unto the perfect day. + +20:004:019 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what + they stumble. + +20:004:020 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. + +20:004:021 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of + thine heart. + +20:004:022 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all + their flesh. + +20:004:023 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the + issues of life. + +20:004:024 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far + from thee. + +20:004:025 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look + straight before thee. + +20:004:026 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be + established. + +20:004:027 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot + from evil. + +20:005:001 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my + understanding: + +20:005:002 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep + knowledge. + +20:005:003 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her + mouth is smoother than oil: + +20:005:004 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. + +20:005:005 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. + +20:005:006 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are + moveable, that thou canst not know them. + +20:005:007 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the + words of my mouth. + +20:005:008 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her + house: + +20:005:009 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto + the cruel: + +20:005:010 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be + in the house of a stranger; + +20:005:011 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are + consumed, + +20:005:012 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised + reproof; + +20:005:013 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined + mine ear to them that instructed me! + +20:005:014 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and + assembly. + +20:005:015 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out + of thine own well. + +20:005:016 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in + the streets. + +20:005:017 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. + +20:005:018 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy + youth. + +20:005:019 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her + breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always + with her love. + +20:005:020 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, + and embrace the bosom of a stranger? + +20:005:021 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he + pondereth all his goings. + +20:005:022 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall + be holden with the cords of his sins. + +20:005:023 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his + folly he shall go astray. + +20:006:001 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast + stricken thy hand with a stranger, + +20:006:002 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken + with the words of thy mouth. + +20:006:003 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come + into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure + thy friend. + +20:006:004 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. + +20:006:005 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a + bird from the hand of the fowler. + +20:006:006 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: + +20:006:007 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, + +20:006:008 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in + the harvest. + +20:006:009 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out + of thy sleep? + +20:006:010 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the + hands to sleep: + +20:006:011 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want + as an armed man. + +20:006:012 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. + +20:006:013 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he + teacheth with his fingers; + +20:006:014 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; + he soweth discord. + +20:006:015 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he + be broken without remedy. + +20:006:016 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an + abomination unto him: + +20:006:017 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent + blood, + +20:006:018 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift + in running to mischief, + +20:006:019 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord + among brethren. + +20:006:020 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law + of thy mother: + +20:006:021 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy + neck. + +20:006:022 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it + shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with + thee. + +20:006:023 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and + reproofs of instruction are the way of life: + +20:006:024 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the + tongue of a strange woman. + +20:006:025 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take + thee with her eyelids. + +20:006:026 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of + bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life. + +20:006:027 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be + burned? + +20:006:028 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? + +20:006:029 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever + toucheth her shall not be innocent. + +20:006:030 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul + when he is hungry; + +20:006:031 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give + all the substance of his house. + +20:006:032 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh + understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. + +20:006:033 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not + be wiped away. + +20:006:034 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare + in the day of vengeance. + +20:006:035 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, + though thou givest many gifts. + +20:007:001 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. + +20:007:002 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of + thine eye. + +20:007:003 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine + heart. + +20:007:004 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding + thy kinswoman: + +20:007:005 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the + stranger which flattereth with her words. + +20:007:006 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, + +20:007:007 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the + youths, a young man void of understanding, + +20:007:008 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the + way to her house, + +20:007:009 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: + +20:007:010 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an + harlot, and subtil of heart. + +20:007:011 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: + +20:007:012 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at + every corner.) + +20:007:013 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face + said unto him, + +20:007:014 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. + +20:007:015 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy + face, and I have found thee. + +20:007:016 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved + works, with fine linen of Egypt. + +20:007:017 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. + +20:007:018 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us + solace ourselves with loves. + +20:007:019 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: + +20:007:020 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at + the day appointed. + +20:007:021 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the + flattering of her lips she forced him. + +20:007:022 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the + slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; + +20:007:023 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the + snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. + +20:007:024 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to + the words of my mouth. + +20:007:025 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her + paths. + +20:007:026 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have + been slain by her. + +20:007:027 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of + death. + +20:008:001 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? + +20:008:002 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the + places of the paths. + +20:008:003 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the + coming in at the doors. + +20:008:004 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. + +20:008:005 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an + understanding heart. + +20:008:006 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of + my lips shall be right things. + +20:008:007 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an + abomination to my lips. + +20:008:008 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is + nothing froward or perverse in them. + +20:008:009 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to + them that find knowledge. + +20:008:010 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather + than choice gold. + +20:008:011 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may + be desired are not to be compared to it. + +20:008:012 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty + inventions. + +20:008:013 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, + and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. + +20:008:014 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have + strength. + +20:008:015 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. + +20:008:016 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the + earth. + +20:008:017 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall + find me. + +20:008:018 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and + righteousness. + +20:008:019 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my + revenue than choice silver. + +20:008:020 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths + of judgment: + +20:008:021 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and + I will fill their treasures. + +20:008:022 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his + works of old. + +20:008:023 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the + earth was. + +20:008:024 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there + were no fountains abounding with water. + +20:008:025 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I + brought forth: + +20:008:026 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor + the highest part of the dust of the world. + +20:008:027 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a + compass upon the face of the depth: + +20:008:028 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the + fountains of the deep: + +20:008:029 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not + pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the + earth: + +20:008:030 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily + his delight, rejoicing always before him; + +20:008:031 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights + were with the sons of men. + +20:008:032 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are + they that keep my ways. + +20:008:033 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. + +20:008:034 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my + gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. + +20:008:035 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of + the LORD. + +20:008:036 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they + that hate me love death. + +20:009:001 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven + pillars: + +20:009:002 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she + hath also furnished her table. + +20:009:003 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest + places of the city, + +20:009:004 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that + wanteth understanding, she saith to him, + +20:009:005 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have + mingled. + +20:009:006 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of + understanding. + +20:009:007 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he + that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. + +20:009:008 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, + and he will love thee. + +20:009:009 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: + teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. + +20:009:010 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the + knowledge of the holy is understanding. + +20:009:011 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy + life shall be increased. + +20:009:012 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou + scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. + +20:009:013 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth + nothing. + +20:009:014 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the + high places of the city, + +20:009:015 To call passengers who go right on their ways: + +20:009:016 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that + wanteth understanding, she saith to him, + +20:009:017 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is + pleasant. + +20:009:018 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her + guests are in the depths of hell. + +20:010:001 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but + a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. + +20:010:002 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness + delivereth from death. + +20:010:003 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: + but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. + +20:010:004 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand + of the diligent maketh rich. + +20:010:005 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that + sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. + +20:010:006 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth + the mouth of the wicked. + +20:010:007 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked + shall rot. + +20:010:008 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating + fool shall fall. + +20:010:009 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that + perverteth his ways shall be known. + +20:010:010 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating + fool shall fall. + +20:010:011 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence + covereth the mouth of the wicked. + +20:010:012 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. + +20:010:013 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. + +20:010:014 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is + near destruction. + +20:010:015 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of + the poor is their poverty. + +20:010:016 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the + wicked to sin. + +20:010:017 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that + refuseth reproof erreth. + +20:010:018 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a + slander, is a fool. + +20:010:019 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that + refraineth his lips is wise. + +20:010:020 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the + wicked is little worth. + +20:010:021 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of + wisdom. + +20:010:022 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no + sorrow with it. + +20:010:023 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of + understanding hath wisdom. + +20:010:024 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire + of the righteous shall be granted. + +20:010:025 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the + righteous is an everlasting foundation. + +20:010:026 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the + sluggard to them that send him. + +20:010:027 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the + wicked shall be shortened. + +20:010:028 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the + expectation of the wicked shall perish. + +20:010:029 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but + destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. + +20:010:030 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not + inhabit the earth. + +20:010:031 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward + tongue shall be cut out. + +20:010:032 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the + mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. + +20:011:001 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight + is his delight. + +20:011:002 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is + wisdom. + +20:011:003 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the + perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. + +20:011:004 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness + delivereth from death. + +20:011:005 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the + wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. + +20:011:006 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but + transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. + +20:011:007 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the + hope of unjust men perisheth. + +20:011:008 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked + cometh in his stead. + +20:011:009 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but + through knowledge shall the just be delivered. + +20:011:010 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and + when the wicked perish, there is shouting. + +20:011:011 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is + overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. + +20:011:012 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man + of understanding holdeth his peace. + +20:011:013 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful + spirit concealeth the matter. + +20:011:014 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of + counsellors there is safety. + +20:011:015 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he + that hateth suretiship is sure. + +20:011:016 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain + riches. + +20:011:017 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is + cruel troubleth his own flesh. + +20:011:018 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth + righteousness shall be a sure reward. + +20:011:019 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil + pursueth it to his own death. + +20:011:020 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: + but such as are upright in their way are his delight. + +20:011:021 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: + but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. + +20:011:022 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman + which is without discretion. + +20:011:023 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation + of the wicked is wrath. + +20:011:024 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is + that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. + +20:011:025 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall + be watered also himself. + +20:011:026 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but + blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. + +20:011:027 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that + seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. + +20:011:028 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous + shall flourish as a branch. + +20:011:029 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and + the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. + +20:011:030 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that + winneth souls is wise. + +20:011:031 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much + more the wicked and the sinner. + +20:012:001 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth + reproof is brutish. + +20:012:002 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked + devices will he condemn. + +20:012:003 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of + the righteous shall not be moved. + +20:012:004 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that + maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. + +20:012:005 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of + the wicked are deceit. + +20:012:006 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the + mouth of the upright shall deliver them. + +20:012:007 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the + righteous shall stand. + +20:012:008 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that + is of a perverse heart shall be despised. + +20:012:009 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he + that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. + +20:012:010 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the + tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. + +20:012:011 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he + that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. + +20:012:012 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the + righteous yieldeth fruit. + +20:012:013 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the + just shall come out of trouble. + +20:012:014 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: + and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto + him. + +20:012:015 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that + hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. + +20:012:016 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth + shame. + +20:012:017 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a + false witness deceit. + +20:012:018 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the + tongue of the wise is health. + +20:012:019 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying + tongue is but for a moment. + +20:012:020 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the + counsellors of peace is joy. + +20:012:021 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall + be filled with mischief. + +20:012:022 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal + truly are his delight. + +20:012:023 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools + proclaimeth foolishness. + +20:012:024 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful + shall be under tribute. + +20:012:025 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word + maketh it glad. + +20:012:026 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the + way of the wicked seduceth them. + +20:012:027 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: + but the substance of a diligent man is precious. + +20:012:028 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway + thereof there is no death. + +20:013:001 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner + heareth not rebuke. + +20:013:002 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul + of the transgressors shall eat violence. + +20:013:003 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that + openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. + +20:013:004 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the + soul of the diligent shall be made fat. + +20:013:005 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, + and cometh to shame. + +20:013:006 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but + wickedness overthroweth the sinner. + +20:013:007 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is + that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. + +20:013:008 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor + heareth not rebuke. + +20:013:009 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the + wicked shall be put out. + +20:013:010 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is + wisdom. + +20:013:011 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that + gathereth by labour shall increase. + +20:013:012 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire + cometh, it is a tree of life. + +20:013:013 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that + feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. + +20:013:014 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the + snares of death. + +20:013:015 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors + is hard. + +20:013:016 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth + open his folly. + +20:013:017 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful + ambassador is health. + +20:013:018 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: + but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. + +20:013:019 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is + abomination to fools to depart from evil. + +20:013:020 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion + of fools shall be destroyed. + +20:013:021 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be + repayed. + +20:013:022 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: + and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. + +20:013:023 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is + destroyed for want of judgment. + +20:013:024 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him + chasteneth him betimes. + +20:013:025 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the + belly of the wicked shall want. + +20:014:001 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh + it down with her hands. + +20:014:002 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he + that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. + +20:014:003 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of + the wise shall preserve them. + +20:014:004 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by + the strength of the ox. + +20:014:005 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will + utter lies. + +20:014:006 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is + easy unto him that understandeth. + +20:014:007 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest + not in him the lips of knowledge. + +20:014:008 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the + folly of fools is deceit. + +20:014:009 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is + favour. + +20:014:010 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not + intermeddle with his joy. + +20:014:011 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the + tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. + +20:014:012 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end + thereof are the ways of death. + +20:014:013 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that + mirth is heaviness. + +20:014:014 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and + a good man shall be satisfied from himself. + +20:014:015 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh + well to his going. + +20:014:016 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool + rageth, and is confident. + +20:014:017 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked + devices is hated. + +20:014:018 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with + knowledge. + +20:014:019 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of + the righteous. + +20:014:020 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath + many friends. + +20:014:021 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath + mercy on the poor, happy is he. + +20:014:022 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be + to them that devise good. + +20:014:023 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips + tendeth only to penury. + +20:014:024 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of + fools is folly. + +20:014:025 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness + speaketh lies. + +20:014:026 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children + shall have a place of refuge. + +20:014:027 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the + snares of death. + +20:014:028 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the + want of people is the destruction of the prince. + +20:014:029 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he + that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. + +20:014:030 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the + rottenness of the bones. + +20:014:031 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that + honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. + +20:014:032 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous + hath hope in his death. + +20:014:033 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: + but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. + +20:014:034 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any + people. + +20:014:035 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is + against him that causeth shame. + +20:015:001 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up + anger. + +20:015:002 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth + of fools poureth out foolishness. + +20:015:003 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil + and the good. + +20:015:004 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein + is a breach in the spirit. + +20:015:005 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that + regardeth reproof is prudent. + +20:015:006 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the + revenues of the wicked is trouble. + +20:015:007 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the + foolish doeth not so. + +20:015:008 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but + the prayer of the upright is his delight. + +20:015:009 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he + loveth him that followeth after righteousness. + +20:015:010 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he + that hateth reproof shall die. + +20:015:011 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then + the hearts of the children of men? + +20:015:012 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he + go unto the wise. + +20:015:013 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of + the heart the spirit is broken. + +20:015:014 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: + but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. + +20:015:015 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a + merry heart hath a continual feast. + +20:015:016 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure + and trouble therewith. + +20:015:017 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox + and hatred therewith. + +20:015:018 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to + anger appeaseth strife. + +20:015:019 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the + way of the righteous is made plain. + +20:015:020 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth + his mother. + +20:015:021 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of + understanding walketh uprightly. + +20:015:022 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the + multitude of counsellors they are established. + +20:015:023 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken + in due season, how good is it! + +20:015:024 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from + hell beneath. + +20:015:025 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will + establish the border of the widow. + +20:015:026 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but + the words of the pure are pleasant words. + +20:015:027 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that + hateth gifts shall live. + +20:015:028 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth + of the wicked poureth out evil things. + +20:015:029 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of + the righteous. + +20:015:030 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report + maketh the bones fat. + +20:015:031 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the + wise. + +20:015:032 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he + that heareth reproof getteth understanding. + +20:015:033 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before + honour is humility. + +20:016:001 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the + tongue, is from the LORD. + +20:016:002 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD + weigheth the spirits. + +20:016:003 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be + established. + +20:016:004 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the + wicked for the day of evil. + +20:016:005 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the + LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. + +20:016:006 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the + LORD men depart from evil. + +20:016:007 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies + to be at peace with him. + +20:016:008 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues + without right. + +20:016:009 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his + steps. + +20:016:010 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth + transgresseth not in judgment. + +20:016:011 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of + the bag are his work. + +20:016:012 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the + throne is established by righteousness. + +20:016:013 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him + that speaketh right. + +20:016:014 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man + will pacify it. + +20:016:015 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour + is as a cloud of the latter rain. + +20:016:016 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get + understanding rather to be chosen than silver! + +20:016:017 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that + keepeth his way preserveth his soul. + +20:016:018 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a + fall. + +20:016:019 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to + divide the spoil with the proud. + +20:016:020 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso + trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. + +20:016:021 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness + of the lips increaseth learning. + +20:016:022 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: + but the instruction of fools is folly. + +20:016:023 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning + to his lips. + +20:016:024 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and + health to the bones. + +20:016:025 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end + thereof are the ways of death. + +20:016:026 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth + it of him. + +20:016:027 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a + burning fire. + +20:016:028 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief + friends. + +20:016:029 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the + way that is not good. + +20:016:030 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips + he bringeth evil to pass. + +20:016:031 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way + of righteousness. + +20:016:032 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he + that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. + +20:016:033 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof + is of the LORD. + +20:017:001 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house + full of sacrifices with strife. + +20:017:002 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, + and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. + +20:017:003 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but + the LORD trieth the hearts. + +20:017:004 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear + to a naughty tongue. + +20:017:005 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is + glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. + +20:017:006 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of + children are their fathers. + +20:017:007 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips + a prince. + +20:017:008 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: + whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. + +20:017:009 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that + repeateth a matter separateth very friends. + +20:017:010 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred + stripes into a fool. + +20:017:011 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel + messenger shall be sent against him. + +20:017:012 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool + in his folly. + +20:017:013 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his + house. + +20:017:014 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: + therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. + +20:017:015 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the + just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. + +20:017:016 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get + wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? + +20:017:017 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for + adversity. + +20:017:018 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh + surety in the presence of his friend. + +20:017:019 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that + exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. + +20:017:020 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath + a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. + +20:017:021 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the + father of a fool hath no joy. + +20:017:022 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit + drieth the bones. + +20:017:023 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the + ways of judgment. + +20:017:024 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of + a fool are in the ends of the earth. + +20:017:025 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her + that bare him. + +20:017:026 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for + equity. + +20:017:027 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of + understanding is of an excellent spirit. + +20:017:028 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and + he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. + +20:018:001 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and + intermeddleth with all wisdom. + +20:018:002 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart + may discover itself. + +20:018:003 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with + ignominy reproach. + +20:018:004 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the + wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. + +20:018:005 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to + overthrow the righteous in judgment. + +20:018:006 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for + strokes. + +20:018:007 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare + of his soul. + +20:018:008 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into + the innermost parts of the belly. + +20:018:009 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is + a great waster. + +20:018:010 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth + into it, and is safe. + +20:018:011 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall + in his own conceit. + +20:018:012 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before + honour is humility. + +20:018:013 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly + and shame unto him. + +20:018:014 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded + spirit who can bear? + +20:018:015 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the + wise seeketh knowledge. + +20:018:016 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before + great men. + +20:018:017 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his + neighbour cometh and searcheth him. + +20:018:018 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the + mighty. + +20:018:019 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and + their contentions are like the bars of a castle. + +20:018:020 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; + and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. + +20:018:021 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that + love it shall eat the fruit thereof. + +20:018:022 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth + favour of the LORD. + +20:018:023 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. + +20:018:024 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there + is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. + +20:019:001 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that + is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. + +20:019:002 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and + he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. + +20:019:003 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart + fretteth against the LORD. + +20:019:004 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his + neighbour. + +20:019:005 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh + lies shall not escape. + +20:019:006 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a + friend to him that giveth gifts. + +20:019:007 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his + friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they + are wanting to him. + +20:019:008 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth + understanding shall find good. + +20:019:009 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh + lies shall perish. + +20:019:010 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to + have rule over princes. + +20:019:011 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his + glory to pass over a transgression. + +20:019:012 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour + is as dew upon the grass. + +20:019:013 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the + contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. + +20:019:014 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent + wife is from the LORD. + +20:019:015 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall + suffer hunger. + +20:019:016 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he + that despiseth his ways shall die. + +20:019:017 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and + that which he hath given will he pay him again. + +20:019:018 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul + spare for his crying. + +20:019:019 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou + deliver him, yet thou must do it again. + +20:019:020 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be + wise in thy latter end. + +20:019:021 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the + counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. + +20:019:022 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better + than a liar. + +20:019:023 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it + shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. + +20:019:024 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so + much as bring it to his mouth again. + +20:019:025 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one + that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. + +20:019:026 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a + son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. + +20:019:027 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err + from the words of knowledge. + +20:019:028 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the + wicked devoureth iniquity. + +20:019:029 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back + of fools. + +20:020:001 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is + deceived thereby is not wise. + +20:020:002 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso + provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. + +20:020:003 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool + will be meddling. + +20:020:004 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore + shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. + +20:020:005 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of + understanding will draw it out. + +20:020:006 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a + faithful man who can find? + +20:020:007 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are + blessed after him. + +20:020:008 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away + all evil with his eyes. + +20:020:009 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my + sin? + +20:020:010 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike + abomination to the LORD. + +20:020:011 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, + and whether it be right. + +20:020:012 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even + both of them. + +20:020:013 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, + and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. + +20:020:014 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is + gone his way, then he boasteth. + +20:020:015 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of + knowledge are a precious jewel. + +20:020:016 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a + pledge of him for a strange woman. + +20:020:017 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth + shall be filled with gravel. + +20:020:018 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice + make war. + +20:020:019 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: + therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. + +20:020:020 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put + out in obscure darkness. + +20:020:021 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the + end thereof shall not be blessed. + +20:020:022 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, + and he shall save thee. + +20:020:023 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false + balance is not good. + +20:020:024 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand + his own way? + +20:020:025 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and + after vows to make enquiry. + +20:020:026 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over + them. + +20:020:027 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the + inward parts of the belly. + +20:020:028 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden + by mercy. + +20:020:029 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of + old men is the grey head. + +20:020:030 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the + inward parts of the belly. + +20:021:001 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of + water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. + +20:021:002 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD + pondereth the hearts. + +20:021:003 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than + sacrifice. + +20:021:004 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the + wicked, is sin. + +20:021:005 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but + of every one that is hasty only to want. + +20:021:006 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed + to and fro of them that seek death. + +20:021:007 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they + refuse to do judgment. + +20:021:008 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, + his work is right. + +20:021:009 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a + brawling woman in a wide house. + +20:021:010 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no + favour in his eyes. + +20:021:011 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and + when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. + +20:021:012 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: + but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. + +20:021:013 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall + cry himself, but shall not be heard. + +20:021:014 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom + strong wrath. + +20:021:015 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be + to the workers of iniquity. + +20:021:016 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall + remain in the congregation of the dead. + +20:021:017 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth + wine and oil shall not be rich. + +20:021:018 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the + transgressor for the upright. + +20:021:019 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a + contentious and an angry woman. + +20:021:020 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the + wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. + +20:021:021 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, + righteousness, and honour. + +20:021:022 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down + the strength of the confidence thereof. + +20:021:023 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from + troubles. + +20:021:024 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud + wrath. + +20:021:025 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse + to labour. + +20:021:026 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous + giveth and spareth not. + +20:021:027 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, + when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? + +20:021:028 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth + speaketh constantly. + +20:021:029 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he + directeth his way. + +20:021:030 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the + LORD. + +20:021:031 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is + of the LORD. + +20:022:001 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and + loving favour rather than silver and gold. + +20:022:002 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them + all. + +20:022:003 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the + simple pass on, and are punished. + +20:022:004 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, + and life. + +20:022:005 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth + keep his soul shall be far from them. + +20:022:006 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, + he will not depart from it. + +20:022:007 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to + the lender. + +20:022:008 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his + anger shall fail. + +20:022:009 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth + of his bread to the poor. + +20:022:010 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife + and reproach shall cease. + +20:022:011 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips + the king shall be his friend. + +20:022:012 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth + the words of the transgressor. + +20:022:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be + slain in the streets. + +20:022:014 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred + of the LORD shall fall therein. + +20:022:015 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of + correction shall drive it far from him. + +20:022:016 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he + that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. + +20:022:017 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply + thine heart unto my knowledge. + +20:022:018 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they + shall withal be fitted in thy lips. + +20:022:019 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee + this day, even to thee. + +20:022:020 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and + knowledge, + +20:022:021 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of + truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them + that send unto thee? + +20:022:022 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the + afflicted in the gate: + +20:022:023 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of + those that spoiled them. + +20:022:024 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man + thou shalt not go: + +20:022:025 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. + +20:022:026 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are + sureties for debts. + +20:022:027 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed + from under thee? + +20:022:028 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. + +20:022:029 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand + before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. + +20:023:001 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently + what is before thee: + +20:023:002 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to + appetite. + +20:023:003 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. + +20:023:004 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. + +20:023:005 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches + certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle + toward heaven. + +20:023:006 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither + desire thou his dainty meats: + +20:023:007 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, + saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. + +20:023:008 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose + thy sweet words. + +20:023:009 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the + wisdom of thy words. + +20:023:010 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of + the fatherless: + +20:023:011 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with + thee. + +20:023:012 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the + words of knowledge. + +20:023:013 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest + him with the rod, he shall not die. + +20:023:014 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul + from hell. + +20:023:015 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even + mine. + +20:023:016 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. + +20:023:017 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of + the LORD all the day long. + +20:023:018 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be + cut off. + +20:023:019 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the + way. + +20:023:020 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: + +20:023:021 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and + drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. + +20:023:022 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy + mother when she is old. + +20:023:023 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, + and understanding. + +20:023:024 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that + begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. + +20:023:025 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare + thee shall rejoice. + +20:023:026 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my + ways. + +20:023:027 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow + pit. + +20:023:028 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the + transgressors among men. + +20:023:029 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath + babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of + eyes? + +20:023:030 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed + wine. + +20:023:031 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his + colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. + +20:023:032 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an + adder. + +20:023:033 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall + utter perverse things. + +20:023:034 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. + +20:023:035 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; + they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I + will seek it yet again. + +20:024:001 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be + with them. + +20:024:002 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of + mischief. + +20:024:003 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is + established: + +20:024:004 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all + precious and pleasant riches. + +20:024:005 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth + strength. + +20:024:006 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude + of counsellors there is safety. + +20:024:007 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the + gate. + +20:024:008 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous + person. + +20:024:009 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an + abomination to men. + +20:024:010 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. + +20:024:011 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and + those that are ready to be slain; + +20:024:012 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that + pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, + doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man + according to his works? + +20:024:013 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, + which is sweet to thy taste: + +20:024:014 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou + hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy + expectation shall not be cut off. + +20:024:015 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the + righteous; spoil not his resting place: + +20:024:016 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but + the wicked shall fall into mischief. + +20:024:017 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart + be glad when he stumbleth: + +20:024:018 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away + his wrath from him. + +20:024:019 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious + at the wicked: + +20:024:020 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of + the wicked shall be put out. + +20:024:021 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with + them that are given to change: + +20:024:022 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the + ruin of them both? + +20:024:023 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have + respect of persons in judgment. + +20:024:024 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall + the people curse, nations shall abhor him: + +20:024:025 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good + blessing shall come upon them. + +20:024:026 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. + +20:024:027 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the + field; and afterwards build thine house. + +20:024:028 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and + deceive not with thy lips. + +20:024:029 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will + render to the man according to his work. + +20:024:030 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of + the man void of understanding; + +20:024:031 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had + covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was + broken down. + +20:024:032 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and + received instruction. + +20:024:033 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the + hands to sleep: + +20:024:034 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want + as an armed man. + +20:025:001 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah + king of Judah copied out. + +20:025:002 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of + kings is to search out a matter. + +20:025:003 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart + of kings is unsearchable. + +20:025:004 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come + forth a vessel for the finer. + +20:025:005 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne + shall be established in righteousness. + +20:025:006 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand + not in the place of great men: + +20:025:007 For better it is 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. + +20:025:008 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do + in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. + +20:025:009 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not + a secret to another: + +20:025:010 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy + turn not away. + +20:025:011 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of + silver. + +20:025:012 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a + wise reprover upon an obedient ear. + +20:025:013 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. + +20:025:014 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind + without rain. + +20:025:015 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue + breaketh the bone. + +20:025:016 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, + lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. + +20:025:017 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary + of thee, and so hate thee. + +20:025:018 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a + maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. + +20:025:019 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a + broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. + +20:025:020 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as + vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy + heart. + +20:025:021 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be + thirsty, give him water to drink: + +20:025:022 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD + shall reward thee. + +20:025:023 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance + a backbiting tongue. + +20:025:024 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with + a brawling woman and in a wide house. + +20:025:025 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far + country. + +20:025:026 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a + troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. + +20:025:027 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their + own glory is not glory. + +20:025:028 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that + is broken down, and without walls. + +20:026:001 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not + seemly for a fool. + +20:026:002 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the + curse causeless shall not come. + +20:026:003 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the + fool's back. + +20:026:004 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be + like unto him. + +20:026:005 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his + own conceit. + +20:026:006 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off + the feet, and drinketh damage. + +20:026:007 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the + mouth of fools. + +20:026:008 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth + honour to a fool. + +20:026:009 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a + parable in the mouths of fools. + +20:026:010 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, + and rewardeth transgressors. + +20:026:011 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his + folly. + +20:026:012 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope + of a fool than of him. + +20:026:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is + in the streets. + +20:026:014 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon + his bed. + +20:026:015 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to + bring it again to his mouth. + +20:026:016 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that + can render a reason. + +20:026:017 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to + him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. + +20:026:018 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, + +20:026:019 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not + I in sport? + +20:026:020 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is + no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. + +20:026:021 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a + contentious man to kindle strife. + +20:026:022 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into + the innermost parts of the belly. + +20:026:023 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered + with silver dross. + +20:026:024 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit + within him; + +20:026:025 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven + abominations in his heart. + +20:026:026 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be + shewed before the whole congregation. + +20:026:027 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a + stone, it will return upon him. + +20:026:028 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a + flattering mouth worketh ruin. + +20:027:001 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a + day may bring forth. + +20:027:002 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a + stranger, and not thine own lips. + +20:027:003 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is + heavier than them both. + +20:027:004 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to + stand before envy? + +20:027:005 Open rebuke is better than secret love. + +20:027:006 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an + enemy are deceitful. + +20:027:007 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul + every bitter thing is sweet. + +20:027:008 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that + wandereth from his place. + +20:027:009 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness + of a man's friend by hearty counsel. + +20:027:010 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; + neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy + calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a + brother far off. + +20:027:011 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him + that reproacheth me. + +20:027:012 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the + simple pass on, and are punished. + +20:027:013 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a + pledge of him for a strange woman. + +20:027:014 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in + the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. + +20:027:015 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious + woman are alike. + +20:027:016 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his + right hand, which bewrayeth itself. + +20:027:017 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of + his friend. + +20:027:018 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he + that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. + +20:027:019 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to + man. + +20:027:020 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are + never satisfied. + +20:027:021 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is + a man to his praise. + +20:027:022 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with + a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. + +20:027:023 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look + well to thy herds. + +20:027:024 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to + every generation? + +20:027:025 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and + herbs of the mountains are gathered. + +20:027:026 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of + the field. + +20:027:027 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the + food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy + maidens. + +20:028:001 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are + bold as a lion. + +20:028:002 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: + but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof + shall be prolonged. + +20:028:003 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain + which leaveth no food. + +20:028:004 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep + the law contend with them. + +20:028:005 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD + understand all things. + +20:028:006 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he + that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. + +20:028:007 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a + companion of riotous men shameth his father. + +20:028:008 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he + shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. + +20:028:009 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his + prayer shall be abomination. + +20:028:010 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he + shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall + have good things in possession. + +20:028:011 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that + hath understanding searcheth him out. + +20:028:012 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when + the wicked rise, a man is hidden. + +20:028:013 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso + confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. + +20:028:014 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his + heart shall fall into mischief. + +20:028:015 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler + over the poor people. + +20:028:016 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great + oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his + days. + +20:028:017 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall + flee to the pit; let no man stay him. + +20:028:018 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is + perverse in his ways shall fall at once. + +20:028:019 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he + that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. + +20:028:020 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh + haste to be rich shall not be innocent. + +20:028:021 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of + bread that man will transgress. + +20:028:022 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth + not that poverty shall come upon him. + +20:028:023 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than + he that flattereth with the tongue. + +20:028:024 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no + transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. + +20:028:025 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that + putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. + +20:028:026 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh + wisely, he shall be delivered. + +20:028:027 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that + hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. + +20:028:028 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they + perish, the righteous increase. + +20:029:001 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall + suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. + +20:029:002 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but + when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. + +20:029:003 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth + company with harlots spendeth his substance. + +20:029:004 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that + receiveth gifts overthroweth it. + +20:029:005 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his + feet. + +20:029:006 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the + righteous doth sing and rejoice. + +20:029:007 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the + wicked regardeth not to know it. + +20:029:008 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away + wrath. + +20:029:009 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage + or laugh, there is no rest. + +20:029:010 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. + +20:029:011 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in + till afterwards. + +20:029:012 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. + +20:029:013 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD + lighteneth both their eyes. + +20:029:014 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be + established for ever. + +20:029:015 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself + bringeth his mother to shame. + +20:029:016 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but + the righteous shall see their fall. + +20:029:017 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall + give delight unto thy soul. + +20:029:018 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that + keepeth the law, happy is he. + +20:029:019 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he + understand he will not answer. + +20:029:020 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more + hope of a fool than of him. + +20:029:021 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall + have him become his son at the length. + +20:029:022 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth + in transgression. + +20:029:023 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the + humble in spirit. + +20:029:024 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth + cursing, and bewrayeth it not. + +20:029:025 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust + in the LORD shall be safe. + +20:029:026 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh + from the LORD. + +20:029:027 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is + upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. + +20:030:001 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man + spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, + +20:030:002 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the + understanding of a man. + +20:030:003 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. + +20:030:004 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath + gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a + garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what + is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? + +20:030:005 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put + their trust in him. + +20:030:006 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be + found a liar. + +20:030:007 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I + die: + +20:030:008 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty + nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: + +20:030:009 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or + lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in + vain. + +20:030:010 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and + thou be found guilty. + +20:030:011 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not + bless their mother. + +20:030:012 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet + is not washed from their filthiness. + +20:030:013 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their + eyelids are lifted up. + +20:030:014 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their + jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, + and the needy from among men. + +20:030:015 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There + are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things + say not, It is enough: + +20:030:016 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled + with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. + +20:030:017 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his + mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the + young eagles shall eat it. + +20:030:018 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, + four which I know not: + +20:030:019 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a + rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way + of a man with a maid. + +20:030:020 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth + her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. + +20:030:021 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which + it cannot bear: + +20:030:022 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled + with meat; + +20:030:023 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that + is heir to her mistress. + +20:030:024 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they + are exceeding wise: + +20:030:025 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat + in the summer; + +20:030:026 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses + in the rocks; + +20:030:027 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by + bands; + +20:030:028 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' + palaces. + +20:030:029 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in + going: + +20:030:030 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away + for any; + +20:030:031 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there + is no rising up. + +20:030:032 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou + hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. + +20:030:033 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the + wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of + wrath bringeth forth strife. + +20:031:001 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught + him. + +20:031:002 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son + of my vows? + +20:031:003 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which + destroyeth kings. + +20:031:004 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink + wine; nor for princes strong drink: + +20:031:005 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment + of any of the afflicted. + +20:031:006 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine + unto those that be of heavy hearts. + +20:031:007 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery + no more. + +20:031:008 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are + appointed to destruction. + +20:031:009 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the + poor and needy. + +20:031:010 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above + rubies. + +20:031:011 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he + shall have no need of spoil. + +20:031:012 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. + +20:031:013 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her + hands. + +20:031:014 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from + afar. + +20:031:015 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her + household, and a portion to her maidens. + +20:031:016 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her + hands she planteth a vineyard. + +20:031:017 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her + arms. + +20:031:018 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth + not out by night. + +20:031:019 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the + distaff. + +20:031:020 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth + forth her hands to the needy. + +20:031:021 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her + household are clothed with scarlet. + +20:031:022 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk + and purple. + +20:031:023 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the + elders of the land. + +20:031:024 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles + unto the merchant. + +20:031:025 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in + time to come. + +20:031:026 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the + law of kindness. + +20:031:027 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not + the bread of idleness. + +20:031:028 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, + and he praiseth her. + +20:031:029 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them + all. + +20:031:030 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that + feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. + +20:031:031 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works + praise her in the gates. + + + + + +*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK, THE BIBLE, KING JAMES, BOOK 20 *** + +********** This file should be named 8020.txt or 8020.zip ********** + +This eBook was produced by David Widger +See above the credits to previous producers of this text. + +Project Gutenberg eBooks are often created from several printed +editions, all of which are confirmed as Public Domain in the US +unless a copyright notice is included. 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