20:015:024 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart fromhell beneath.
20:015:025 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he willestablish the border of the widow.
20:015:026 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: butthe words of the pure are pleasant words.
20:015:027 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he thathateth gifts shall live.
20:015:028 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouthof the wicked poureth out evil things.
20:015:029 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer ofthe righteous.
20:015:030 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good reportmaketh the bones fat.
20:015:031 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among thewise.
20:015:032 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but hethat heareth reproof getteth understanding.
20:015:033 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and beforehonour is humility.
20:016:001 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of thetongue, is from the LORD.
20:016:002 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORDweigheth the spirits.
20:016:003 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall beestablished.
20:016:004 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even thewicked for the day of evil.
20:016:005 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to theLORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
20:016:006 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of theLORD men depart from evil.
20:016:007 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemiesto be at peace with him.
20:016:008 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenueswithout right.
20:016:009 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth hissteps.
20:016:010 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouthtransgresseth not in judgment.
20:016:011 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights ofthe bag are his work.
20:016:012 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for thethrone is established by righteousness.
20:016:013 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love himthat speaketh right.
20:016:014 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise manwill pacify it.
20:016:015 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favouris as a cloud of the latter rain.
20:016:016 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to getunderstanding rather to be chosen than silver!
20:016:017 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he thatkeepeth his way preserveth his soul.
20:016:018 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before afall.
20:016:019 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than todivide the spoil with the proud.
20:016:020 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whosotrusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
20:016:021 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetnessof the lips increaseth learning.
20:016:022 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:but the instruction of fools is folly.
20:016:023 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learningto his lips.
20:016:024 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, andhealth to the bones.
20:016:025 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the endthereof are the ways of death.
20:016:026 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth cravethit of him.
20:016:027 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as aburning fire.
20:016:028 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chieffriends.
20:016:029 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into theway that is not good.
20:016:030 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lipshe bringeth evil to pass.
20:016:031 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the wayof righteousness.
20:016:032 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and hethat ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
20:016:033 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereofis of the LORD.
20:017:001 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an housefull of sacrifices with strife.
20:017:002 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
20:017:003 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: butthe LORD trieth the hearts.
20:017:004 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth earto a naughty tongue.
20:017:005 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that isglad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
20:017:006 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory ofchildren are their fathers.
20:017:007 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lipsa prince.
20:017:008 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
20:017:009 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he thatrepeateth a matter separateth very friends.
20:017:010 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundredstripes into a fool.
20:017:011 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruelmessenger shall be sent against him.
20:017:012 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a foolin his folly.
20:017:013 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from hishouse.
20:017:014 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
20:017:015 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth thejust, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
20:017:016 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to getwisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
20:017:017 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born foradversity.
20:017:018 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becomethsurety in the presence of his friend.
20:017:019 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he thatexalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20:017:020 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hatha perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
20:017:021 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and thefather of a fool hath no joy.
20:017:022 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spiritdrieth the bones.
20:017:023 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert theways of judgment.
20:017:024 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes ofa fool are in the ends of the earth.
20:017:025 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to herthat bare him.
20:017:026 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes forequity.
20:017:027 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man ofunderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
20:017:028 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: andhe that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
20:018:001 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh andintermeddleth with all wisdom.
20:018:002 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heartmay discover itself.
20:018:003 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and withignominy reproach.
20:018:004 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and thewellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
20:018:005 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, tooverthrow the righteous in judgment.
20:018:006 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth forstrokes.
20:018:007 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snareof his soul.
20:018:008 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down intothe innermost parts of the belly.
20:018:009 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that isa great waster.
20:018:010 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runnethinto it, and is safe.
20:018:011 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wallin his own conceit.
20:018:012 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and beforehonour is humility.
20:018:013 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is follyand shame unto him.
20:018:014 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a woundedspirit who can bear?
20:018:015 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of thewise seeketh knowledge.
20:018:016 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him beforegreat men.
20:018:017 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but hisneighbour cometh and searcheth him.
20:018:018 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between themighty.
20:018:019 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: andtheir contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20:018:020 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
20:018:021 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they thatlove it shall eat the fruit thereof.
20:018:022 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtainethfavour of the LORD.
20:018:023 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
20:018:024 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and thereis a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
20:019:001 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he thatis perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
20:019:002 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; andhe that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
20:019:003 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heartfretteth against the LORD.
20:019:004 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from hisneighbour.
20:019:005 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speakethlies shall not escape.
20:019:006 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is afriend to him that giveth gifts.
20:019:007 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
20:019:008 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepethunderstanding shall find good.
20:019:009 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speakethlies shall perish.
20:019:010 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant tohave rule over princes.
20:019:011 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is hisglory to pass over a transgression.
20:019:012 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favouris as dew upon the grass.
20:019:013 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and thecontentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
20:019:014 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudentwife is from the LORD.
20:019:015 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shallsuffer hunger.
20:019:016 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but hethat despiseth his ways shall die.
20:019:017 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; andthat which he hath given will he pay him again.
20:019:018 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soulspare for his crying.
20:019:019 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thoudeliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20:019:020 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest bewise in thy latter end.
20:019:021 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless thecounsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
20:019:022 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is betterthan a liar.
20:019:023 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath itshall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
20:019:024 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not somuch as bring it to his mouth again.
20:019:025 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove onethat hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
20:019:026 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is ason that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
20:019:027 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to errfrom the words of knowledge.
20:019:028 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of thewicked devoureth iniquity.
20:019:029 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backof fools.
20:020:001 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever isdeceived thereby is not wise.
20:020:002 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whosoprovoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
20:020:003 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every foolwill be meddling.
20:020:004 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; thereforeshall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
20:020:005 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man ofunderstanding will draw it out.
20:020:006 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but afaithful man who can find?
20:020:007 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children areblessed after him.
20:020:008 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth awayall evil with his eyes.
20:020:009 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from mysin?
20:020:010 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alikeabomination to the LORD.
20:020:011 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure,and whether it be right.
20:020:012 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made evenboth of them.
20:020:013 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes,and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
20:020:014 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he isgone his way, then he boasteth.
20:020:015 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips ofknowledge are a precious jewel.
20:020:016 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take apledge of him for a strange woman.
20:020:017 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouthshall be filled with gravel.
20:020:018 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advicemake war.
20:020:019 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20:020:020 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be putout in obscure darkness.
20:020:021 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but theend thereof shall not be blessed.
20:020:022 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD,and he shall save thee.
20:020:023 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a falsebalance is not good.
20:020:024 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understandhis own way?
20:020:025 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, andafter vows to make enquiry.
20:020:026 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel overthem.
20:020:027 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all theinward parts of the belly.
20:020:028 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholdenby mercy.
20:020:029 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty ofold men is the grey head.
20:020:030 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes theinward parts of the belly.
20:021:001 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers ofwater: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
20:021:002 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORDpondereth the hearts.
20:021:003 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD thansacrifice.
20:021:004 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of thewicked, is sin.
20:021:005 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; butof every one that is hasty only to want.
20:021:006 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossedto and fro of them that seek death.
20:021:007 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because theyrefuse to do judgment.
20:021:008 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure,his work is right.
20:021:009 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with abrawling woman in a wide house.
20:021:010 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth nofavour in his eyes.
20:021:011 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: andwhen the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
20:021:012 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked:but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
20:021:013 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shallcry himself, but shall not be heard.
20:021:014 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosomstrong wrath.
20:021:015 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall beto the workers of iniquity.
20:021:016 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shallremain in the congregation of the dead.
20:021:017 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that lovethwine and oil shall not be rich.
20:021:018 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and thetransgressor for the upright.
20:021:019 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with acontentious and an angry woman.
20:021:020 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of thewise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
20:021:021 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life,righteousness, and honour.
20:021:022 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth downthe strength of the confidence thereof.
20:021:023 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul fromtroubles.
20:021:024 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proudwrath.
20:021:025 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuseto labour.
20:021:026 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteousgiveth and spareth not.
20:021:027 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more,when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
20:021:028 A false witness shall perish: but the man that hearethspeaketh constantly.
20:021:029 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, hedirecteth his way.
20:021:030 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against theLORD.
20:021:031 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety isof the LORD.
20:022:001 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, andloving favour rather than silver and gold.
20:022:002 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of themall.
20:022:003 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but thesimple pass on, and are punished.
20:022:004 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour,and life.
20:022:005 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that dothkeep his soul shall be far from them.
20:022:006 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old,he will not depart from it.
20:022:007 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant tothe lender.
20:022:008 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of hisanger shall fail.
20:022:009 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he givethof his bread to the poor.
20:022:010 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strifeand reproach shall cease.
20:022:011 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lipsthe king shall be his friend.
20:022:012 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweththe words of the transgressor.
20:022:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall beslain in the streets.
20:022:014 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorredof the LORD shall fall therein.
20:022:015 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod ofcorrection shall drive it far from him.
20:022:016 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and hethat giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
20:022:017 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and applythine heart unto my knowledge.
20:022:018 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; theyshall withal be fitted in thy lips.
20:022:019 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to theethis day, even to thee.
20:022:020 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels andknowledge,
20:022:021 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
20:022:022 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress theafflicted in the gate:
20:022:023 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul ofthose that spoiled them.
20:022:024 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious manthou shalt not go:
20:022:025 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
20:022:026 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that aresureties for debts.
20:022:027 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bedfrom under thee?
20:022:028 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
20:022:029 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall standbefore kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
20:023:001 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligentlywhat is before thee:
20:023:002 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given toappetite.
20:023:003 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
20:023:004 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
20:023:005 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
20:023:006 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neitherdesire thou his dainty meats:
20:023:007 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink,saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
20:023:008 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and losethy sweet words.
20:023:009 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise thewisdom of thy words.
20:023:010 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields ofthe fatherless:
20:023:011 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause withthee.
20:023:012 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to thewords of knowledge.
20:023:013 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatesthim with the rod, he shall not die.
20:023:014 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soulfrom hell.
20:023:015 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, evenmine.
20:023:016 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
20:023:017 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear ofthe LORD all the day long.
20:023:018 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not becut off.
20:023:019 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in theway.
20:023:020 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
20:023:021 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: anddrowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
20:023:022 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thymother when she is old.
20:023:023 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction,and understanding.
20:023:024 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he thatbegetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
20:023:025 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that barethee shall rejoice.
20:023:026 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe myways.
20:023:027 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrowpit.
20:023:028 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth thetransgressors among men.
20:023:029 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
20:023:030 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixedwine.
20:023:031 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth hiscolour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
20:023:032 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like anadder.
20:023:033 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shallutter perverse things.
20:023:034 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of thesea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
20:023:035 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
20:024:001 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to bewith them.
20:024:002 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk ofmischief.
20:024:003 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it isestablished:
20:024:004 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with allprecious and pleasant riches.
20:024:005 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increasethstrength.
20:024:006 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitudeof counsellors there is safety.
20:024:007 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in thegate.
20:024:008 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievousperson.
20:024:009 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is anabomination to men.
20:024:010 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
20:024:011 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
20:024:012 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
20:024:013 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
20:024:014 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
20:024:015 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of therighteous; spoil not his resting place:
20:024:016 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: butthe wicked shall fall into mischief.
20:024:017 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heartbe glad when he stumbleth:
20:024:018 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn awayhis wrath from him.
20:024:019 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou enviousat the wicked:
20:024:020 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle ofthe wicked shall be put out.
20:024:021 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not withthem that are given to change:
20:024:022 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth theruin of them both?
20:024:023 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to haverespect of persons in judgment.
20:024:024 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shallthe people curse, nations shall abhor him:
20:024:025 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a goodblessing shall come upon them.
20:024:026 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
20:024:027 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in thefield; and afterwards build thine house.
20:024:028 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; anddeceive not with thy lips.
20:024:029 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I willrender to the man according to his work.
20:024:030 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard ofthe man void of understanding;
20:024:031 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
20:024:032 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, andreceived instruction.
20:024:033 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of thehands to sleep:
20:024:034 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy wantas an armed man.
20:025:001 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiahking of Judah copied out.
20:025:002 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour ofkings is to search out a matter.
20:025:003 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heartof kings is unsearchable.
20:025:004 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall comeforth a vessel for the finer.
20:025:005 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throneshall be established in righteousness.
20:025:006 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and standnot in the place of great men:
20:025:007 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
20:025:008 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to doin the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
20:025:009 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover nota secret to another:
20:025:010 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamyturn not away.
20:025:011 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures ofsilver.
20:025:012 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is awise reprover upon an obedient ear.
20:025:013 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
20:025:014 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and windwithout rain.
20:025:015 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tonguebreaketh the bone.
20:025:016 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
20:025:017 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be wearyof thee, and so hate thee.
20:025:018 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is amaul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
20:025:019 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like abroken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20:025:020 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
20:025:021 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he bethirsty, give him water to drink:
20:025:022 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORDshall reward thee.
20:025:023 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenancea backbiting tongue.
20:025:024 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than witha brawling woman and in a wide house.
20:025:025 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a farcountry.
20:025:026 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as atroubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
20:025:027 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search theirown glory is not glory.
20:025:028 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city thatis broken down, and without walls.
20:026:001 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is notseemly for a fool.
20:026:002 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so thecurse causeless shall not come.
20:026:003 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for thefool's back.
20:026:004 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also belike unto him.
20:026:005 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in hisown conceit.
20:026:006 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth offthe feet, and drinketh damage.
20:026:007 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in themouth of fools.
20:026:008 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that givethhonour to a fool.
20:026:009 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is aparable in the mouths of fools.
20:026:010 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool,and rewardeth transgressors.
20:026:011 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to hisfolly.
20:026:012 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hopeof a fool than of him.
20:026:013 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion isin the streets.
20:026:014 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful uponhis bed.
20:026:015 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him tobring it again to his mouth.
20:026:016 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men thatcan render a reason.
20:026:017 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not tohim, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
20:026:018 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
20:026:019 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am notI in sport?
20:026:020 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there isno talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
20:026:021 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is acontentious man to kindle strife.
20:026:022 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down intothe innermost parts of the belly.
20:026:023 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd coveredwith silver dross.
20:026:024 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceitwithin him;
20:026:025 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are sevenabominations in his heart.
20:026:026 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall beshewed before the whole congregation.
20:026:027 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth astone, it will return upon him.
20:026:028 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and aflattering mouth worketh ruin.
20:027:001 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what aday may bring forth.
20:027:002 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; astranger, and not thine own lips.
20:027:003 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath isheavier than them both.
20:027:004 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able tostand before envy?
20:027:005 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
20:027:006 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of anenemy are deceitful.
20:027:007 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soulevery bitter thing is sweet.
20:027:008 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man thatwandereth from his place.
20:027:009 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetnessof a man's friend by hearty counsel.
20:027:010 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
20:027:011 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer himthat reproacheth me.
20:027:012 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but thesimple pass on, and are punished.
20:027:013 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take apledge of him for a strange woman.
20:027:014 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early inthe morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
20:027:015 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentiouswoman are alike.
20:027:016 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of hisright hand, which bewrayeth itself.
20:027:017 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance ofhis friend.
20:027:018 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so hethat waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
20:027:019 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man toman.
20:027:020 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man arenever satisfied.
20:027:021 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so isa man to his praise.
20:027:022 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat witha pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
20:027:023 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and lookwell to thy herds.
20:027:024 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure toevery generation?
20:027:025 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, andherbs of the mountains are gathered.
20:027:026 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price ofthe field.
20:027:027 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
20:028:001 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
20:028:002 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
20:028:003 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rainwhich leaveth no food.
20:028:004 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keepthe law contend with them.
20:028:005 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORDunderstand all things.
20:028:006 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than hethat is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
20:028:007 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is acompanion of riotous men shameth his father.
20:028:008 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, heshall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
20:028:009 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even hisprayer shall be abomination.
20:028:010 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
20:028:011 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor thathath understanding searcheth him out.
20:028:012 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but whenthe wicked rise, a man is hidden.
20:028:013 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whosoconfesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
20:028:014 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth hisheart shall fall into mischief.
20:028:015 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked rulerover the poor people.
20:028:016 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
20:028:017 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shallflee to the pit; let no man stay him.
20:028:018 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that isperverse in his ways shall fall at once.
20:028:019 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but hethat followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20:028:020 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makethhaste to be rich shall not be innocent.
20:028:021 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece ofbread that man will transgress.
20:028:022 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considerethnot that poverty shall come upon him.
20:028:023 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour thanhe that flattereth with the tongue.
20:028:024 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is notransgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
20:028:025 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he thatputteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
20:028:026 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walkethwisely, he shall be delivered.
20:028:027 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he thathideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
20:028:028 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when theyperish, the righteous increase.
20:029:001 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shallsuddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
20:029:002 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: butwhen the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
20:029:003 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepethcompany with harlots spendeth his substance.
20:029:004 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he thatreceiveth gifts overthroweth it.
20:029:005 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for hisfeet.
20:029:006 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but therighteous doth sing and rejoice.
20:029:007 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but thewicked regardeth not to know it.
20:029:008 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn awaywrath.
20:029:009 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageor laugh, there is no rest.
20:029:010 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
20:029:011 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
20:029:012 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
20:029:013 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORDlighteneth both their eyes.
20:029:014 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall beestablished for ever.
20:029:015 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himselfbringeth his mother to shame.
20:029:016 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: butthe righteous shall see their fall.
20:029:017 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shallgive delight unto thy soul.
20:029:018 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he thatkeepeth the law, happy is he.
20:029:019 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though heunderstand he will not answer.
20:029:020 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is morehope of a fool than of him.
20:029:021 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shallhave him become his son at the length.
20:029:022 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundethin transgression.
20:029:023 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold thehumble in spirit.
20:029:024 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he hearethcursing, and bewrayeth it not.
20:029:025 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trustin the LORD shall be safe.
20:029:026 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comethfrom the LORD.
20:029:027 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that isupright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
20:030:001 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the manspake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
20:030:002 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not theunderstanding of a man.
20:030:003 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
20:030:004 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?