rect 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. 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 wick 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth edness: but the root of the righteous shall not his neighbour: but through knowledge shall be moved. the just be delivered. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her hus10 When it goeth well with the righteous, band: but she that maketh ashamed is as the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked pe- rottenness in his bones. rish, 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 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recom pensed in the earth; much more the wicked and the sinner. CHAP. XII. WHOSO loveth instruction loveth know hateth reproof is 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. 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. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. &A inan 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 transgres sion 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 recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. 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 rigineous shall be delivered. 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. 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. 18 There is that speaketh like the pier24 There is that scattereth, and yet in-cings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise creaseth; and there is that withholdeth more is health. 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. 27 fie 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. 23 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be ser vant to the wise of heart. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 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 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. it his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27 The slothful man roasteth not that times. 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. CHAP. XIII. A WISE son heareth his father's instruc-her hands. tion 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 bis lips shall have destruction. 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. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a coinpanion of fools shall be destroyed. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him be 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. CHAP. XIV. VERY wise woman buildeth her house: 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 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righ-good. teous 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 judg-deceitful witness speaketh lies. ment. 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 26 In the fear of the LORD is strong con fidence; 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. 52 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 tools 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. CHAP. XV. A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: bat 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 righ teous is made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 1 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 02 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 3 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 pour 2 The tongue of the wise useth know-eth out evil things. ledge 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. 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. CHAP. XVI. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomi- THE preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from nation to the LORD: but the prayer of the the LORD. upright is his delight. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own 9 The way of the wicked is an abomina-eyes: but the LORD weigheth the spirits. tion unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 10 Correction is grievous unto him that 4 The LORD hath made all things for himforsaketh the way; and he that hateth re-self: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. proof shall die. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an 11 Hell and destruction are before the abomination to the LORD: though hand join LORD; how much more then the hearts of in hand, he shall not be unpunished. the children of men? 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 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. 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. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. than great treasure, and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love all the weights of the bag are his work. 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 12 It is an abomination to kings to com mit wickedness; for the throne is established men; and the glory of children are their fa by righteousness. thers. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; much less do lying lips a prince. 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. 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 separ ateth 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. 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. 13 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 well-spring 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 honey-comb, 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. 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 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 boary 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. CHAP. XVII. ETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness fices 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. 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. 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 0 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 medi cine: 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. CHAP. XVIII. HROUGH desire a man, having separa with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3 When the wicked cometh, then com eth also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep PROVERBS. ers, and the well-spring of wisdom as a from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. wing-brook. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own It is not good to accept the person of the ked, to overthrow the righteous in judg-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 trans gression. 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 fa ther; and the contentions of a wife are a con tinual dropping. 14 House and riches are the inheritance of 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 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 lendunto 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. nt. 5 A fool's lips enter into contention, and mouth calleth for strokes. 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his s are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, nd they go down into the innermost parts the belly. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is bromer to him that is a great waster. 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tow; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, nd as an high wall in his own conceit. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is aughty; 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 know-eth ledge. 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. 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; shall stand. nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that 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. 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 24 A man that hath friends must shew him-ing, 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprove one that hath understand26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth and he will understand knowledge. away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. CHAP. XIX. ETTER is the poor that walketh in his 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that is perverse in to err 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 Wealth maketh many friends: but the 28 Anungodly witness scorneth judgment; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, CHAP. XX. and stripes for the back of fools. drink is ra Wing, and whosoever is deceived there poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished;by is not wise. and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a 6 Many will entreat the favour of the lion; whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth prince; and every man is a friend to him against his own soul. that giveth gifts. 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 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him; how much more do his friends go far 454 |