The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise
wisdom and instruction. -- Proverbs 1:7

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain
in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the
transgressors shall be rooted out of it. -- Proverbs 2:21-22

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct
thy paths. -- Proverbs 3:5-6

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
-- Proverbs 3:7

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all
thine increase:  So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy
presses shall burst out with new wine. -- Proverbs 3:9-10

My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of
his correction:  For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a
father the son in whom he delighteth. -- Proverbs 3:11-12

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth
understanding.  For the merchandise of it is better than the
merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.  She is
more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are
not to be compared unto her. -- Proverbs 3:13-15

The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he
established the heavens.  By his knowledge the depths are broken up,
and the clouds drop down the dew. Proverbs 3:19-20

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and
discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy
neck.  Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not
stumble. -- Proverbs 3:21-23

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the
wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and
shall keep thy foot from being taken. -- Proverbs 3:25-26

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the
power of thine hand to do it.  Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and
come again, and tomorrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. --
Proverbs 3:27-28

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by
thee.  Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no
harm. -- Proverbs 3:29-30

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.  For the
froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the
righteous. -- Proverbs 3:31-32

The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth
the habitation of the just. -- Proverbs 3:33

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of
fools. -- Proverbs 3:34-35

For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth
is smoother than oil:  But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a
two-edged sword.  Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on
hell. -- Proverbs 5:3-5

Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of
thine own well. -- Proverbs 5:15

Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
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.
-- Proverbs 5:18-19

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth
all his goings.  His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself,
and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.  He shall die
without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go
astray. -- Proverbs 5:21-23

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy
hand with a stranger, Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth,
thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.  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.  Give not sleep to thine
eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.  Deliver thyself as a roe from
the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. --
Proverbs 6:1-5

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:  Which
having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the
summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. -- Proverbs 6:6-8

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy
sleep?  Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the
hands to sleep:  So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth,
and thy want as an armed man. -- Proverbs 6:9-11

A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.  He
winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with
his fingers; Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief
continually; he soweth discord.  Therefore shall his calamity come
suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. -- Proverbs
6:12-15

These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination
unto him:  A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent
blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift
in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he
that soweth discord among brethren. -- Proverbs 6:16-19

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread:
and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.  Can a man take
fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?  Can one go upon
hot coals, and his feet not be burned?  So he that goeth in to his
neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
                                             -- Proverbs 6:26-29

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he
is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall
give all the substance of his house.  -- Proverbs 6:30-31

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth
from death. -- Proverbs 10:2

The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:  but he
casteth away the substance of the wicked. -- Proverbs 10:3

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the
diligent maketh rich. -- Proverbs 10:4

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in
harvest is a son that causeth shame. -- Proverbs 10:5

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the
mouth of the wicked. -- Proverbs 10:6

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall
rot. -- Proverbs 10:7

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall
fall. -- Proverbs 10:8

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his
ways shall be known. -- Proverbs 10:9

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall
fall. -- Proverbs 10:10

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth
the mouth of the wicked. -- Proverbs 10:11

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 
-- Proverbs 10:12

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. 
-- Proverbs 10:13

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near
destruction. -- Proverbs 10:14

The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor
is their poverty. -- Proverbs 10:15

The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked
to sin. -- Proverbs 10:16

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that
refuseth reproof erreth. -- Proverbs 10:17

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a
slander, is a fool. -- Proverbs 10:18

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that
refraineth his lips is wise. -- Proverbs 10:19

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked
is little worth. -- Proverbs 10:20

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of
wisdom. -- Proverbs 10:21

The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow
with it. -- Proverbs 10:22

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding
hath wisdom. -- Proverbs 10:23

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the
righteous shall be granted. -- Proverbs 10:24

As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous
is an everlasting foundation. -- Proverbs 10:25

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard
to them that send him. -- Proverbs 10:26

The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked
shall be shortened. -- Proverbs 10:27

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of
the wicked shall perish. -- Proverbs 10:28

The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall
be to the workers of iniquity. -- Proverbs 10:29

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not
inhabit the earth. -- Proverbs 10:30

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue
shall be cut out. -- Proverbs 10:31

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of
the wicked speaketh frowardness. -- Proverbs 10:32

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his
delight. -- Proverbs 11:1

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
-- Proverbs 11:2

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of
transgressors shall destroy them. -- Proverbs 11:3

Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth
from death. -- Proverbs 11:4

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked
shall fall by his own wickedness. -- Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors
shall be taken in their own naughtiness. -- Proverbs 11:6

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of
unjust men perisheth. -- Proverbs 11:7

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in
his stead. -- Proverbs 11:8

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through
knowledge shall the just be delivered. -- Proverbs 11:9

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when
the wicked perish, there is shouting. -- Proverbs 11:10

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is
overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. -- Proverbs 11:11

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of
understanding holdeth his peace. -- Proverbs 11:12

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit
concealeth the matter. -- Proverbs 11:13

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of
counsellors there is safety. -- Proverbs 11:14

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that
hateth suretyship is sure. -- Proverbs 11:15

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
-- Proverbs 11:16

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel
troubleth his own flesh. -- Proverbs 11:17

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth
righteousness shall be a sure reward. -- Proverbs 11:18

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth
it to his own death. -- Proverbs 11:19

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord:  but
such as are upright in their way are his delight. -- Proverbs 11:20

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:  but
the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. -- Proverbs 11:21

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is
without discretion. -- Proverbs 11:22

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the
wicked is wrath. -- Proverbs 11:23

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that
withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. -- Proverbs 11:24

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be
watered also himself. -- Proverbs 11:25

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing
shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. -- Proverbs 11:26

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh
mischief, it shall come unto him. -- Proverbs 11:27

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall
flourish as a branch. -- Proverbs 11:28

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool
shall be servant to the wise of heart. -- Proverbs 11:29

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth
souls is wise. -- Proverbs 11:30

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more
the wicked and the sinner. -- Proverbs 11:31

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof
is brutish. -- Proverbs 12:1

A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices
will he condemn. -- Proverbs 12:2

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the
righteous shall not be moved. -- Proverbs 12:3

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh
ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. -- Proverbs 12:4

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the
wicked are deceit. -- Proverbs 12:5

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of
the upright shall deliver them. -- Proverbs 12:6

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous
shall stand. -- Proverbs 12:7

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a
perverse heart shall be despised. -- Proverbs 12:8

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that
honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. -- Proverbs 12:9

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel. -- Proverbs 12:10

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that
followeth vain persons is void of understanding. -- Proverbs 12:11

The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the
righteous yieldeth fruit. -- Proverbs 12:12

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just
shall come out of trouble. -- Proverbs 12:13

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. --
Proverbs 12:14

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth
unto counsel is wise. -- Proverbs 12:15

A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
-- Proverbs 12:16

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false
witness deceit. -- Proverbs 12:17

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue
of the wise is health. -- Proverbs 12:18

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is
but for a moment. -- Proverbs 12:19

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the
counsellors of peace is joy. -- Proverbs 12:20

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be
filled with mischief. -- Proverbs 12:21

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are
his delight. -- Proverbs 12:22

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools
proclaimeth foolishness. -- Proverbs 12:23

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be
under tribute. -- Proverbs 12:24

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh
it glad. -- Proverbs 12:25

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of
the wicked seduceth them. -- Proverbs 12:26

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:  but the
substance of a diligent man is precious. -- Proverbs 12:27

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there
is no death. -- Proverbs 12:28

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth
not rebuke. -- Proverbs 13:1 

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the
transgressors shall eat violence. -- Proverbs 13:2 

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide
his lips shall have destruction. -- Proverbs 13:3 

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of
the diligent shall be made fat. -- Proverbs 13:4 

A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and
cometh to shame. -- Proverbs 13:5 

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness
overthroweth the sinner. -- Proverbs 13:6 

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that
maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. -- Proverbs 13:7 

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not
rebuke. -- Proverbs 13:8 

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked
shall be put out. -- Proverbs 13:9 

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
-- Proverbs 13:10 

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by
labour shall increase. -- Proverbs 13:11 

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it
is a tree of life. -- Proverbs 13:12 

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the
commandment shall be rewarded. -- Proverbs 13:13 

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares
of death. -- Proverbs 13:14 

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is
hard. -- Proverbs 13:15 

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his
folly. -- Proverbs 13:16 

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador
is health. -- Proverbs 13:17 

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction:  but he
that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. -- Proverbs 13:18 

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination
to fools to depart from evil. -- Proverbs 13:19 

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools
shall be destroyed. -- Proverbs 13:20 

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
-- Proverbs 13:21 

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children:  and
the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. -- Proverbs 13:22 

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is
destroyed for want of judgment. -- Proverbs 13:23 

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes. -- Proverbs 13:24 

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of
the wicked shall want. -- Proverbs 13:25 

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down
with her hands. -- Proverbs 14:1 

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is
perverse in his ways despiseth him. -- Proverbs 14:2 

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the
wise shall preserve them. -- Proverbs 14:3 

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the
strength of the ox. -- Proverbs 14:4 

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
-- Proverbs 14:5

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy
unto him that understandeth. -- Proverbs 14:6 

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in
him the lips of knowledge. -- Proverbs 14:7 

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of
fools is deceit. -- Proverbs 14:8 

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
-- Proverbs 14:9

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not
intermeddle with his joy. -- Proverbs 14:10 

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of
the upright shall flourish. -- Proverbs 14:11 

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof
are the ways of death. -- Proverbs 14:12 

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is
heaviness. -- Proverbs 14:13 

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good
man shall be satisfied from himself. -- Proverbs 14:14 

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to
his going. -- Proverbs 14:15 

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and
is confident. -- Proverbs 14:16 

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices
is hated. -- Proverbs 14:17 

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
-- Proverbs 14:18 

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the
righteous. -- Proverbs 14:19 

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many
friends. -- Proverbs 14:20 

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on
the poor, happy is he. -- Proverbs 14:21 

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to
them that devise good. -- Proverbs 14:22 

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only
to penury. -- Proverbs 14:23 

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools
is folly. -- Proverbs 14:24 

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh
lies. -- Proverbs 14:25 

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall
have a place of refuge. -- Proverbs 14:26 

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares
of death. -- Proverbs 14:27 

In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of
people is the destruction of the prince. -- Proverbs 14:28 

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is
hasty of spirit exalteth folly. -- Proverbs 14:29 

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of
the bones. -- Proverbs 14:30 

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that
honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. -- Proverbs 14:31 

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath
hope in his death. -- Proverbs 14:32 

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:  but that
which is in the midst of fools is made known. -- Proverbs 14:33 

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
-- Proverbs 14:34 

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against
him that causeth shame. -- Proverbs 14:35 

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
-- Proverbs 15:1

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools
poureth out foolishness. -- Proverbs 15:2 

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the
good. -- Proverbs 15:3 

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a
breach in the spirit. -- Proverbs 15:4 

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth
reproof is prudent. -- Proverbs 15:5 

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues
of the wicked is trouble. -- Proverbs 15:6 

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish
doeth not so. -- Proverbs 15:7 

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the
prayer of the upright is his delight. -- Proverbs 15:8 

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth
him that followeth after righteousness. -- Proverbs 15:9 

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that
hateth reproof shall die. -- Proverbs 15:10 

Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the
hearts of the children of men? -- Proverbs 15:11 

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto
the wise. -- Proverbs 15:12 

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the
heart the spirit is broken. -- Proverbs 15:13 

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:  but the
mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. -- Proverbs 15:14 

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry
heart hath a continual feast. -- Proverbs 15:15 

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and
trouble therewith. -- Proverbs 15:16 

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith. -- Proverbs 15:17 

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger
appeaseth strife. -- Proverbs 15:18 

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of
the righteous is made plain. -- Proverbs 15:19 

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his
mother. -- Proverbs 15:20 

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of
understanding walketh uprightly. -- Proverbs 15:21 

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of
counsellors they are established. -- Proverbs 15:22 

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due
season, how good is it! -- Proverbs 15:23 

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell
beneath. -- Proverbs 15:24 

The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish
the border of the widow. -- Proverbs 15:25 

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the
words of the pure are pleasant words. -- Proverbs 15:26 

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth
gifts shall live. -- Proverbs 15:27 

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the
wicked poureth out evil things. -- Proverbs 15:28 

The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the
righteous. -- Proverbs 15:29 

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh
the bones fat. -- Proverbs 15:30 

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
-- Proverbs 15:31

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that
heareth reproof getteth understanding. -- Proverbs 15:32 

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour
is humility. -- Proverbs 15:33 

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue,
is from the Lord. -- Proverbs 16:1 

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord
weigheth the spirits. -- Proverbs 16:2 

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be
established. -- Proverbs 16:3 

The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for
the day of evil. -- Proverbs 16:4 

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord:
though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. -- Proverbs 16:5

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord
men depart from evil. -- Proverbs 16:6 

When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be
at peace with him. -- Proverbs 16:7 

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without
right. -- Proverbs 16:8 

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
-- Proverbs 16:9

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth
not in judgment. -- Proverbs 16:10 

A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag
are his work. -- Proverbs 16:11 

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is
established by righteousness. -- Proverbs 16:12 

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that
speaketh right. -- Proverbs 16:13 

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will
pacify it. -- Proverbs 16:14 

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as
a cloud of the latter rain. -- Proverbs 16:15 

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get
understanding rather to be chosen than silver! -- Proverbs 16:16 

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth
his way preserveth his soul. -- Proverbs 16:17 

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
-- Proverbs 16:18

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide
the spoil with the proud. -- Proverbs 16:19 

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth
in the Lord, happy is he. -- Proverbs 16:20 

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the
lips increaseth learning. -- Proverbs 16:21 

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:  but the
instruction of fools is folly. -- Proverbs 16:22 

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his
lips. -- Proverbs 16:23 

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to
the bones. -- Proverbs 16:24 

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are
the ways of death. -- Proverbs 16:25 

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of
him. -- Proverbs 16:26 

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning
fire. -- Proverbs 16:27 

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief
friends. -- Proverbs 16:28 

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way
that is not good. -- Proverbs 16:29 

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he
bringeth evil to pass. -- Proverbs 16:30 

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of
righteousness. -- Proverbs 16:31 

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. -- Proverbs 16:32 

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of
the Lord. -- Proverbs 16:33 

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full
of sacrifices with strife. -- Proverbs 17:1 

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and
shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. -- Proverbs
17:2 

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord
trieth the hearts. -- Proverbs 17:3 

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a
naughty tongue. -- Proverbs 17:4 

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at
calamities shall not be unpunished. -- Proverbs 17:5 

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of
children are their fathers. -- Proverbs 17:6 

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a
prince. -- Proverbs 17:7 

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:
whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. -- Proverbs 17:8 

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth
a matter separateth very friends. -- Proverbs 17:9 

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into
a fool. -- Proverbs 17:10 

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall
be sent against him. -- Proverbs 17:11 

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his
folly. -- Proverbs 17:12 

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
-- Proverbs 17:13

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:  therefore
leave off contention, before it be meddled with. -- Proverbs 17:14 

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even
they both are abomination to the Lord. -- Proverbs 17:15 

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,
seeing he hath no heart to it? -- Proverbs 17:16 

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
-- Proverbs 17:17

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in
the presence of his friend. -- Proverbs 17:18 

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his
gate seeketh destruction. -- Proverbs 17:19 

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a
perverse tongue falleth into mischief. -- Proverbs 17:20 

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a
fool hath no joy. -- Proverbs 17:21 

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth
the bones. -- Proverbs 17:22 

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of
judgment. -- Proverbs 17:23 

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool
are in the ends of the earth. -- Proverbs 17:24 

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that
bare him. -- Proverbs 17:25 

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for
equity. -- Proverbs 17:26 

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding
is of an excellent spirit. -- Proverbs 17:27 

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that
shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. -- Proverbs
17:28 

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and
intermeddleth with all wisdom. -- Proverbs 18:1 

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may
discover itself. -- Proverbs 18:2 

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy
reproach. -- Proverbs 18:3 

The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of
wisdom as a flowing brook. -- Proverbs 18:4 

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the
righteous in judgment. -- Proverbs 18:5 

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for
strokes. -- Proverbs 18:6 

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his
soul. -- Proverbs 18:7 

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the
innermost parts of the belly. -- Proverbs 18:8 

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a
great waster. -- Proverbs 18:9 

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into
it, and is safe. -- Proverbs 18:10 

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his
own conceit. -- Proverbs 18:11 

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is
humility. -- Proverbs 18:12 

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and
shame unto him. -- Proverbs 18:13 

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit
who can bear? -- Proverbs 18:14 

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise
seeketh knowledge. -- Proverbs 18:15 

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
-- Proverbs 18:16

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour
cometh and searcheth him. -- Proverbs 18:17 

The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
-- Proverbs 18:18 

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their
contentions are like the bars of a castle. -- Proverbs 18:19 

A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and
with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. -- Proverbs 18:20 

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it
shall eat the fruit thereof. -- Proverbs 18:21 

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of
the Lord. -- Proverbs 18:22 

The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
-- Proverbs 18:23

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a
friend that sticketh closer than a brother. -- Proverbs 18:24 

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is
perverse in his lips, and is a fool. -- Proverbs 19:1 

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that
hasteth with his feet sinneth. -- Proverbs 19:2 

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth
against the Lord. -- Proverbs 19:3 

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his
neighbour. -- Proverbs 19:4 

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies
shall not escape. -- Proverbs 19:5 

Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend
to him that giveth gifts. -- Proverbs 19:6 

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. -- Proverbs 19:7

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth
understanding shall find good. -- Proverbs 19:8 

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies
shall perish. -- Proverbs 19:9 

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have
rule over princes. -- Proverbs 19:10 

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to
pass over a transgression. -- Proverbs 19:11 

The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as
dew upon the grass. -- Proverbs 19:12 

A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a
wife are a continual dropping. -- Proverbs 19:13 

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife
is from the Lord. -- Proverbs 19:14 

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer
hunger. -- Proverbs 19:15 

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that
despiseth his ways shall die. -- Proverbs 19:16 

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which
he hath given will he pay him again. -- Proverbs 19:17 

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for
his crying. -- Proverbs 19:18 

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver
him, yet thou must do it again. -- Proverbs 19:19 

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in
thy latter end. -- Proverbs 19:20 

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of
the Lord, that shall stand. -- Proverbs 19:21 

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a
liar. -- Proverbs 19:22 

The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide
satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. -- Proverbs 19:23 

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as
bring it to his mouth again. -- Proverbs 19:24 

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that
hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. -- Proverbs
19:25 

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son
that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. -- Proverbs 19:26 

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the
words of knowledge. -- Proverbs 19:27 

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked
devoureth iniquity. -- Proverbs 19:28 

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of
fools. -- Proverbs 19:29 

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived
thereby is not wise. -- Proverbs 20:1 

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him
to anger sinneth against his own soul. -- Proverbs 20:2 

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will
be meddling. -- Proverbs 20:3 

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he
beg in harvest, and have nothing. -- Proverbs 20:4 

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of
understanding will draw it out. -- Proverbs 20:5 

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man
who can find? -- Proverbs 20:6 

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after
him. -- Proverbs 20:7 

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all
evil with his eyes. -- Proverbs 20:8 

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
-- Proverbs 10:9

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike
abomination to the Lord. -- Proverbs 20:10 

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and
whether it be right. -- Proverbs 20:11 

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of
them. -- Proverbs 20:12 

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou
shalt be satisfied with bread. -- Proverbs 20:13 

It is nought, it is nought, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his
way, then he boasteth. -- Proverbs 20:14 

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge
are a precious jewel. -- Proverbs 20:15 

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of
him for a strange woman. -- Proverbs 20:16 

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be
filled with gravel. -- Proverbs 20:17 

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make
war. -- Proverbs 20:18 

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:  therefore
meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. -- Proverbs 20:19 

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in
obscure darkness. -- Proverbs 20:20 

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end
thereof shall not be blessed. -- Proverbs 20:21 

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he
shall save thee. -- Proverbs 20:22 

Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance
is not good. -- Proverbs 20:23 

Man's goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own
way? -- Proverbs 20:24 

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after
vows to make inquiry. -- Proverbs 20:25 

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
-- Proverbs 20:26

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward
parts of the belly. -- Proverbs 20:27 

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by
mercy. -- Proverbs 20:28 

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men
is the grey head. -- Proverbs 20:29 

The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward
parts of the belly. -- Proverbs 20:30 

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water:
he turneth it whithersoever he will. -- Proverbs 21:1 

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth
the hearts. -- Proverbs 21:2 

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than
sacrifice. -- Proverbs 21:3 

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is
sin. -- Proverbs 21:4 

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every
one that is hasty only to want. -- Proverbs 21:5 

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and
fro of them that seek death. -- Proverbs 21:6 

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to
do judgment. -- Proverbs 21:7 

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work
is right. -- Proverbs 21:8 

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house. -- Proverbs 21:9 

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour
in his eyes. -- Proverbs 21:10 

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the
wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. -- Proverbs 21:11 

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked:  but
God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. -- Proverbs 21:12 

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry
himself, but shall not be heard. -- Proverbs 21:13 

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong
wrath. -- Proverbs 21:14 

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the
workers of iniquity. -- Proverbs 21:15 

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain
in the congregation of the dead. -- Proverbs 21:16 

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and
oil shall not be rich. -- Proverbs 21:17 

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor
for the upright. -- Proverbs 21:18 

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and
an angry woman. -- Proverbs 21:19 

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;
but a foolish man spendeth it up. -- Proverbs 21:20 

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life,
righteousness, and honour. -- Proverbs 21:21 

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the
strength of the confidence thereof. -- Proverbs 21:22 

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from
troubles. -- Proverbs 21:23 

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
-- Proverbs 21:24 

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to
labour. -- Proverbs 21:25 

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and
spareth not. -- Proverbs 21:26 

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he
bringeth it with a wicked mind? -- Proverbs 21:27 

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh
constantly. -- Proverbs 21:28 

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth
his way. -- Proverbs 21:29 

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
-- Proverbs 21:30

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the
Lord. -- Proverbs 21:31 

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold. -- Proverbs 22:1 

The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
-- Proverbs 22:2

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple
pass on, and are punished. -- Proverbs 22:3 

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and
life. -- Proverbs 22:4 

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep
his soul shall be far from them. -- Proverbs 22:5 

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will
not depart from it. -- Proverbs 22:6 

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the
lender. -- Proverbs 22:7 

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger
shall fail. -- Proverbs 22:8 

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his
bread to the poor. -- Proverbs 22:9 

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and
reproach shall cease. -- Proverbs 22:10 

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king
shall be his friend. -- Proverbs 22:11 

The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the
words of the transgressor. -- Proverbs 22:12 

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in
the streets. -- Proverbs 22:13 

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the
Lord shall fall therein. -- Proverbs 22:14 

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of
correction shall drive it far from him. -- Proverbs 22:15 

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that
giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. -- Proverbs 22:16 

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine
heart unto my knowledge.  For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep
them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.  That thy
trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to
thee. -- Proverbs 22:17-19 

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted
in the gate:  For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul
of those that spoiled them. -- Proverbs 22:22-23 

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou
shalt not go:  Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
-- Proverbs 22:24-25

Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are
sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take
away thy bed from under thee? -- Proverbs 22:26-27

Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
-- Proverbs 22:28

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before
kings; he shall not stand before mean men. -- Proverbs 22:29 

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is
before thee:  And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given
to appetite.  Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful
meat.  -- Proverbs 23:1-3

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
-- Proverbs 23:4

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly
make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. --
Proverbs 23:5 

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire
thou his dainty meats:  For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:
Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.  The
morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet
words. -- Proverbs 23:6-8

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of
thy words. -- Proverbs 23:9 

Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the
fatherless: -- Proverbs 23:10 

For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
 -- Proverbs 23:11 

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of
knowledge. -- Proverbs 23:12 

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with
the rod, he shall not die.  Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and
shalt deliver his soul from hell. -- Proverbs 23:13-14 

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. --
Proverbs 23:15-16 

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord
all the day long.  For surely there is an end; and thine expectation
shall not be cut off. -- Proverbs 23:17-18 

Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:  For the
drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall
clothe a man with rags. -- Proverbs 23:19-21

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother
when she is old. -- Proverbs 23:22 

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and
understanding. -- Proverbs 23:23 

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that
begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. -- Proverbs 23:24 

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad
when he stumbleth:  Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and
he turn away his wrath from him. -- Proverbs 24:17-18

Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the
wicked; For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of
the wicked shall be put out. -- Proverbs 24:19-20

My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them
that are given to change:  For their calamity shall rise suddenly;
and who knoweth the ruin of them both? -- Proverbs 24:21-22

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the
people curse, nations shall abhor him:  But to them that rebuke him
shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. --
Proverbs 24:24-25

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field;
and afterwards build thine house. -- Proverbs 24:27

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not
with thy lips.  Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I
will render to the man according to his work. -- Proverbs 24:28-29

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man
void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns,
and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof
was broken down.  Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon
it, and received instruction.  Yet a little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to sleep:  So shall thy poverty come as
one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. -- Proverbs
24:30-34

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is
to search out a matter. -- Proverbs 25:2 

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of
kings is unsearchable. -- Proverbs 25:3 

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a
vessel for the finer. Take away the wicked from before the king, and
his throne shall be established in righteousness. -- Proverbs 25:4-5

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not
inthe place of great men:  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. -- Proverbs 25:6-7 

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. -- Proverbs
25:8 

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a
secret to another:  Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and
thine infamy turn not away. -- Proverbs 25:9-10

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.  As
an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise
reprover upon an obedient ear. -- Proverbs 25:11-12 

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. -- Proverbs 25:13 

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain. -- Proverbs 25:14 

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh
the bone. -- Proverbs 25:15 

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest
thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. -- Proverbs 25:16 

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee. -- Proverbs 25:17 

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and
a sword, and a sharp arrow. -- Proverbs 25:18 

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken
tooth, and a foot out of joint. -- Proverbs 25:19 

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. -- Proverbs
25:20 

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink:  For thou shalt heap coals of fire
upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee. -- Proverbs 25:21-22 

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a
backbiting tongue. -- Proverbs 25:23 

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman and in a wide house. -- Proverbs 25:24 

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
-- Proverbs 25:25 

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled
fountain, and a corrupt spring. -- Proverbs 25:26 

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own
glory is not glory. -- Proverbs 25:27 

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is
broken down, and without walls. -- Proverbs 25:28 

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly
for a fool. -- Proverbs 26:1 

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse
causeless shall not come. -- Proverbs 26:2 

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's
back. -- Proverbs 26:3 

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto
him.  Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his
own conceit. -- Proverbs 26:4-5

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet,
and drinketh damage. -- Proverbs 26:6 

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of
fools. -- Proverbs 26:7 

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to
a fool. -- Proverbs 26:8 

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in
the mouth of fools. -- Proverbs 26:9 

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and
rewardeth transgressors. -- Proverbs 26:10 

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
 -- Proverbs 26:11 

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a
fool than of him. -- Proverbs 26:12 

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the
streets. -- Proverbs 26:13 

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his
bed. -- Proverbs 26:14 

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring
it again to his mouth. -- Proverbs 26:15 

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can
render a reason. -- Proverbs 26:16 

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is
like one that taketh a dog by the ears. -- Proverbs 26:17 

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man
that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? --
Proverbs 26:18-19 

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no
talebearer, the strife ceaseth. -- Proverbs 26:20 

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious
man to kindle strife. -- Proverbs 26:21 

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the
innermost parts of the belly. -- Proverbs 26:22 

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with
silver dross. -- Proverbs 26:23 

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within
him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven
abominations in his heart. -- Proverbs 26:24-25

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed
before the whole congregation. -- Proverbs 26:26 

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone,
it will return upon him. -- Proverbs 26:27 

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a
flattering mouth worketh ruin. -- Proverbs 26:28 

Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may
bring forth. -- Proverbs 27:1 

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and
not thine own lips. -- Proverbs 27:2 

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier
than them both. -- Proverbs 27:3 

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand
before envy? -- Proverbs 27:4 

Open rebuke is better than secret love.
 -- Proverbs 27:5 

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are
deceitful. -- Proverbs 27:6 

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every
bitter thing is sweet. -- Proverbs 27:7 

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth
from his place. -- Proverbs 27:8 

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a
man's friend by hearty counsel. -- Proverbs 27:9 

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.  -- Proverbs 27:10 

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that
reproacheth me. -- Proverbs 27:11 

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple
pass on, and are punished. -- Proverbs 27:12 

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of
him for a strange woman. -- Proverbs 27:13 

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the
morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. -- Proverbs 27:14 

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are
alike. -- Proverbs 27:15 

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right
hand, which bewrayeth itself. -- Proverbs 27:16 

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his
friend. -- Proverbs 27:17 

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that
waiteth on his master shall be honoured. -- Proverbs 27:18 

As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
 -- Proverbs 27:19 

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never
satisfied. -- Proverbs 27:20 

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man
to his praise. -- Proverbs 27:21 

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a
pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. -- Proverbs
27:22 

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to
thy herds.  For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to
every generation?  The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth
itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.  The lambs are for
thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.  And thou
shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy
household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. -- Proverbs
27:23-27 

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a
lion. -- Proverbs 28:1 

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. -- Proverbs 28:2 

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which
leaveth no food. -- Proverbs 28:3 

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law
contend with them. -- Proverbs 28:4 

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord
understand all things. -- Proverbs 28:5 

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is
perverse in his ways, though he be rich. -- Proverbs 28:6 

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of
riotous men shameth his father. -- Proverbs 28:7 

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the poor. -- Proverbs 28:8 

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
shall be abomination. -- Proverbs 28:9 

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. -- Proverbs 28:10 

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath
understanding searcheth him out. -- Proverbs 28:11 

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the
wicked rise, a man is hidden. -- Proverbs 28:12 

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and
forsaketh them shall have mercy. -- Proverbs 28:13 

Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart
shall fall into mischief. -- Proverbs 28:14 

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people. -- Proverbs 28:15 

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but
he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. -- Proverbs 28:16

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to
the pit; let no man stay him. -- Proverbs 28:17 

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in
his ways shall fall at once. -- Proverbs 28:18 

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that
followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. -- Proverbs
28:19 

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste
to be rich shall not be innocent. -- Proverbs 28:20 

To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that
man will transgress. -- Proverbs 28:21 

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that
poverty shall come upon him. -- Proverbs 28:22 

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that
flattereth with the tongue. -- Proverbs 28:23 

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no
transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. -- Proverbs
28:24 

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth
his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. -- Proverbs 28:25 

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh
wisely, he shall be delivered. -- Proverbs 28:26 

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his
eyes shall have many a curse. -- Proverbs 28:27 

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the
righteous increase. -- Proverbs 28:28 

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be
destroyed, and that without remedy. -- Proverbs 29:1 

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the
wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. -- Proverbs 29:2 

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company
with harlots spendeth his substance. -- Proverbs 29:3 

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth
gifts overthroweth it. -- Proverbs 29:4 

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
 -- Proverbs 29:5 

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the
righteous doth sing and rejoice. -- Proverbs 29:6 

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regardeth not to know it. -- Proverbs 29:7 

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
 -- Proverbs 29:8 

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or
laugh, there is no rest. -- Proverbs 29:9 

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
 -- Proverbs 29:10 

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards. -- Proverbs 29:11 

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
 -- Proverbs 29:12 

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth
both their eyes. -- Proverbs 29:13 

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be
established for ever. -- Proverbs 29:14 

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth
his mother to shame. -- Proverbs 29:15 

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the
righteous shall see their fall. -- Proverbs 29:16 

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give
delight unto thy soul. -- Proverbs 29:17 

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the
law, happy is he. -- Proverbs 29:18 

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he
will not answer. -- Proverbs 29:19 

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a
fool than of him. -- Proverbs 29:20 

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have
him become his son at the length. -- Proverbs 29:21 

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression. -- Proverbs 29:22 

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble
in spirit. -- Proverbs 29:23 

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth
cursing, and bewrayeth it not. -- Proverbs 29:24 

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the
Lord shall be safe. -- Proverbs 29:25 

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from
the Lord. -- Proverbs 29:26 

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright
in the way is abomination to the wicked. -- Proverbs 29:27 
