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11
A false balance
is
abomination to the LORD: but a just weight
is
his delight.
2
When
pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly
is
wisdom.
3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in
their own
naughtiness.
7
When a wicked man dieth,
his
expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust
men
perisheth.
8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9
An hypocrite with
his
mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish,
there is
shouting.
11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14
Where no counsel
is,
the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors
there is
safety.
15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart
for it:
and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong
men
retain riches.
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but
he that is
cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness
shall be
a sure reward.
19
As righteousness
tendeth
to life: so he that pursueth evil
pursueth it
to his own death.
20
They that are of a froward heart
are
abomination to the LORD: but
such as are
upright in
their
way
are
his delight.
21
Though
hand
join
in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22
As
a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout,
so is
a fair woman which is without discretion.
23
The desire of the righteous
is
only good:
but
the expectation of the wicked
is
wrath.
24
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and
there is
that withholdeth more than is meet, but
it tendeth
to poverty.
25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing
shall be
upon the head of him that selleth
it.
27
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool
shall be
servant to the wise of heart.
30
The fruit of the righteous
is
a tree of life; and he that winneth souls
is
wise.
31
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
12
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof
is
brutish.
2
A good
man
obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4
A virtuous woman
is
a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed
is
as rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous
are
right:
but
the counsels of the wicked
are
deceit.
6
The words of the wicked
are
to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7
The wicked are overthrown, and
are
not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9
He that is
despised, and hath a servant,
is
better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10
A righteous
man
regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked
are
cruel.
11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain
persons is
void of understanding.
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil
men:
but the root of the righteous yieldeth
fruit.
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of
his
lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of
his
mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15
The way of a fool
is
right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel
is
wise.
16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent
man
covereth shame.
17
He that
speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise
is
health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue
is
but for a moment.
20
Deceit
is
in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace
is
joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips
are
abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly
are
his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous
is
more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27
The slothful
man
roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man
is
precious.
28
In the way of righteousness
is
life; and
in
the pathway
thereof there is
no death.
13
A wise son
heareth
his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2
A man shall eat good by the fruit of
his
mouth: but the soul of the transgressors
shall eat
violence.
3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
but
he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and
hath
nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5
A righteous
man
hateth lying: but a wicked
man
is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6
Righteousness keepeth
him that is
upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet
hath
nothing:
there is
that maketh himself poor, yet
hath
great riches.
8
The ransom of a man’s life
are
his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised
is
wisdom.
11
Wealth
gotten
by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but
when
the desire cometh,
it is
a tree of life.
13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14
The law of the wise
is
a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors
is
hard.
16
Every prudent
man
dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open
his
folly.
17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador
is
health.
18
Poverty and shame
shall be to
him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but
it is
abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20
He that walketh with wise
men
shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22
A good
man
leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23
Much food
is in
the tillage of the poor: but there is
that is
destroyed for want of judgment.
24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
14
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but
he that is
perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4
Where no oxen
are,
the crib
is
clean: but much increase
is
by the strength of the ox.
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and
findeth it
not: but knowledge
is
easy unto him that understandeth.
7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not
in him
the lips of knowledge.
8
The wisdom of the prudent
is
to understand his way: but the folly of fools
is
deceit.
9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous
there is
favour.
10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof
are
the ways of death.
13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth
is
heaviness.
14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man
shall be satisfied
from himself.
15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent
man
looketh well to his going.
16
A wise
man
feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17
He that is
soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich
hath
many friends.
21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy
is
he.
22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth
shall be
to them that devise good.
23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips
tendeth
only to penury.
24
The crown of the wise is their riches:
but
the foolishness of fools
is
folly.
25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful
witness
speaketh lies.
26
In the fear of the LORD
is
strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27
The fear of the LORD
is
a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28
In the multitude of people
is
the king’s honour: but in the want of people
is
the destruction of the prince.
29
He that is
slow to wrath
is
of great understanding: but
he that is
hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30
A sound heart
is
the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but
that which is
in the midst of fools is made known.
34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin
is
a reproach to any people.
35
The king’s favour
is
toward a wise servant: but his wrath is
against
him that causeth shame.
15
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the LORD
are
in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue
is
a tree of life: but perverseness therein
is
a breach in the spirit.
5
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6
In the house of the righteous
is
much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish
doeth
not so.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked
is
an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright
is
his delight.
9
The way of the wicked
is
an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10
Correction
is
grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
and
he that hateth reproof shall die.
11
Hell and destruction
are
before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15
All the days of the afflicted
are
evil: but he that is of a merry heart
hath
a continual feast.
16
Better
is
little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better
is
a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but
he that is
slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19
The way of the slothful
man is
as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous
is
made plain.
20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21
Folly
is
joy to
him that is
destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word
spoken
in due season, how good
is it!
24
The way of life
is
above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked
are
an abomination to the LORD: but
the words
of the pure
are
pleasant words.
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29
The LORD
is
far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
and
a good report maketh the bones fat.
31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33
The fear of the LORD
is
the instruction of wisdom; and before honour
is
humility.
16
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue,
is
from the LORD.
2
All the ways of a man
are
clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4
The LORD hath made all
things
for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5
Every one
that is
proud in heart
is
an abomination to the LORD:
though
hand
join
in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD
men
depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Better
is
a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10
A divine sentence
is
in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11
A just weight and balance
are
the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag
are
his work.
12
It is
an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13
Righteous lips
are
the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14
The wrath of a king
is as
messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15
In the light of the king’s countenance
is
life; and his favour
is
as a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better
is it
to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright
is
to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18
Pride
goeth
before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better
it is to be
of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy
is
he.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22
Understanding
is
a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools
is
folly.
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24
Pleasant words
are as
an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof
are
the ways of death.
26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips
there is
as a burning fire.
28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way
that is
not good.
30
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31
The hoary head
is
a crown of glory,
if
it be found in the way of righteousness.
32
He that is
slow to anger
is
better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof
is
of the LORD.
17
Better
is
a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices
with
strife.
2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3
The fining pot
is
for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
and
a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
and
he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6
Children’s children
are
the crown of old men; and the glory of children
are
their fathers.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8
A gift
is as
a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth
very
friends.
10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11
An evil
man
seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14
The beginning of strife
is as
when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both
are
abomination to the LORD.
16
Wherefore
is there
a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing
he hath
no heart
to it?
17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18
A man void of understanding striketh hands,
and
becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife:
and
he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21
He that begetteth a fool
doeth it
to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22
A merry heart doeth good
like
a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23
A wicked
man
taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24
Wisdom
is
before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool
are
in the ends of the earth.
25
A foolish son
is
a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26
Also to punish the just
is
not good,
nor
to strike princes for equity.
27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
and
a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and
he that shutteth his lips
is esteemed
a man of understanding.
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