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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.
18
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh
and
intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3
When the wicked cometh,
then
cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4
The words of a man’s mouth
are as
deep waters,
and
the wellspring of wisdom
as
a flowing brook.
5
It is
not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7
A fool’s mouth
is
his destruction, and his lips
are
the snare of his soul.
8
The words of a talebearer
are
as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10
The name of the LORD
is
a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11
The rich man’s wealth
is
his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour
is
humility.
13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth
it,
it
is
folly and shame unto him.
14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17
He that is
first in his own cause
seemeth
just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended
is harder to be won
than a strong city: and
their
contentions
are
like the bars of a castle.
20
A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and
with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21
Death and life
are
in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22
Whoso
findeth a wife findeth a good
thing,
and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24
A man
that hath
friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend
that
sticketh closer than a brother.
19
Better
is
the poor that walketh in his integrity, than
he that is
perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2
Also,
that
the soul
be
without knowledge,
it is
not good; and he that hasteth with
his
feet sinneth.
3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and
he that
speaketh lies shall not escape.
6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man
is
a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7
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.
8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul:
he that
keepeth understanding shall find good.
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and
it is
his glory to pass over a transgression.
12
The king’s wrath
is
as the roaring of a lion; but his favour
is
as dew upon the grass.
13
A foolish son
is
the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife
are
a continual dropping.
14
House and riches
are
the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife
is
from the LORD.
15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul;
but
he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver
him,
yet thou must do it again.
20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21
There are
many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22
The desire of a man
is
his kindness: and a poor man
is
better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD
tendeth
to life: and
he that hath it
shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24
A slothful
man
hideth his hand in
his
bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding,
and
he will understand knowledge.
26
He that wasteth
his
father,
and
chaseth away
his
mother,
is
a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction
that causeth
to err from the words of knowledge.
28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
20
Wine
is
a mocker, strong drink
is
raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
2
The fear of a king
is
as the roaring of a lion:
whoso
provoketh him to anger sinneth
against
his own soul.
3
It is
an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold;
therefore
shall he beg in harvest, and
have
nothing.
5
Counsel in the heart of man
is like
deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
7
The just
man
walketh in his integrity: his children
are
blessed after him.
8
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
9
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
10
Divers weights,
and
divers measures, both of them
are
alike abomination to the LORD.
11
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work
be
pure, and whether
it be
right.
12
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
13
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes,
and
thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
14
It is
naught,
it is
naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
15
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge
are
a precious jewel.
16
Take his garment that is surety
for
a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17
Bread of deceit
is
sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18
Every
purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19
He that goeth about
as
a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21
An inheritance
may be
gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22
Say not thou, I will recompense evil;
but
wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
23
Divers weights
are
an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance
is
not good.
24
Man’s goings
are
of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
25
It is
a snare to the man
who
devoureth
that which is
holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27
The spirit of man
is
the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
29
The glory of young men
is
their strength: and the beauty of old men
is
the grey head.
30
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so
do
stripes the inward parts of the belly.
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