f | # The Proverbs | f | # The Proverbs |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; | | 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; |
| 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; | | 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; |
| 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; | | 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; |
| 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. | | 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. |
| 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding s | | 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding s |
| hall attain unto wise counsels: | | hall attain unto wise counsels: |
| 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and th | | 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and th |
| eir dark sayings. | | eir dark sayings. |
| 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom a | | 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom a |
| nd instruction. | | nd instruction. |
| 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mot | | 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mot |
| her: | | her: |
| 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy nec | | 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy nec |
| k. | | k. |
| 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. | | 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. |
| 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for | | 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for |
| the innocent without cause: | | the innocent without cause: |
| 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down i | | 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down i |
| nto the pit: | | nto the pit: |
| 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: | | 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: |
| 14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: | | 14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: |
| 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: | | 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: |
| 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. | | 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. |
| 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. | | 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. |
| 18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. | | 18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. |
| 19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the li | | 19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the li |
| fe of the owners thereof. | | fe of the owners thereof. |
| 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: | | 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: |
| 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in | | 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in |
| the city she uttereth her words, saying, | | the city she uttereth her words, saying, |
| 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight i | | 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight i |
| n their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? | | n their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? |
| 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will ma | | 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will ma |
| ke known my words unto you. | | ke known my words unto you. |
| 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no m | | 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no m |
| an regarded; | | an regarded; |
| 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: | | 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: |
| 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; | | 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; |
| 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwi | | 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwi |
| nd; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. | | nd; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. |
| 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early | | 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early |
| , but they shall not find me: | | , but they shall not find me: |
| 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: | | 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: |
| 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. | | 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. |
| 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with th | | 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with th |
| eir own devices. | | eir own devices. |
| 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of foo | | 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of foo |
| ls shall destroy them. | | ls shall destroy them. |
| 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear | | 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear |
| of evil. | | of evil. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; | | 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; |
| 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understan | | 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understan |
| ding; | | ding; |
| 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understandin | | 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understandin |
| g; | | g; |
| 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; | | 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; |
| 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God | | 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God |
| . | | . |
| 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understandin | | 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understandin |
| g. | | g. |
| 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk | | 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk |
| uprightly. | | uprightly. |
| 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. | | 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. |
| 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every | | 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every |
| good path. | | good path. |
| 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy sou | | 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy sou |
| l; | | l; |
| 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: | | 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: |
| 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh frow | | 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh frow |
| ard things; | | ard things; |
| 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; | | 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; |
| 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; | | 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; |
| 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: | | 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: |
| 16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattere | | 16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattere |
| th with her words; | | th with her words; |
| 17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her Go | | 17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her Go |
| d. | | d. |
| 18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. | | 18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. |
| 19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of li | | 19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of li |
| fe. | | fe. |
| 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the right | | 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the right |
| eous. | | eous. |
| 21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. | | 21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. |
| 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall b | | 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall b |
| e rooted out of it. | | e rooted out of it. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: | | 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: |
| 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. | | 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. |
| 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upo | | 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upo |
| n the table of thine heart: | | n the table of thine heart: |
| 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. | | 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. |
| 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understand | | 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understand |
| ing. | | ing. |
| 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. | | 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. |
| 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. | | 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. |
| 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. | | 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. |
| 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine incr | | 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine incr |
| ease: | | ease: |
| 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out wit | | 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out wit |
| h new wine. | | h new wine. |
| 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his corre | | 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his corre |
| ction: | | ction: |
| 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he d | | 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he d |
| elighteth. | | elighteth. |
| 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. | | 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. |
| 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the g | | 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the g |
| ain thereof than fine gold. | | ain thereof than fine gold. |
| 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are no | | 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are no |
| t to be compared unto her. | | t to be compared unto her. |
| 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. | | 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. |
| 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. | | 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. |
| 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one | | 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one |
| that retaineth her. | | that retaineth her. |
| 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he establish | | 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he establish |
| ed the heavens. | | ed the heavens. |
| 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. | | 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. |
| 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion | | 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion |
| : | | : |
| 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. | | 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. |
| 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. | | 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. |
| 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and | | 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and |
| thy sleep shall be sweet. | | thy sleep shall be sweet. |
| 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when i | | 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when i |
| t cometh. | | t cometh. |
| 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being take | | 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being take |
| n. | | n. |
| 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thi | | 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thi |
| ne hand to do it. | | ne hand to do it. |
| 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; wh | | 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; wh |
| en thou hast it by thee. | | en thou hast it by thee. |
| 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. | | 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. |
| 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. | | 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. |
| 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. | | 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. |
| 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righte | | 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righte |
| ous. | | ous. |
| 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habi | | 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habi |
| tation of the just. | | tation of the just. |
| 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. | | 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. |
| 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. | | 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understandi | | 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understandi |
| ng. | | ng. |
| 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. | | 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. |
| 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. | | 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. |
| 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my | | 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my |
| commandments, and live. | | commandments, and live. |
| 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words o | | 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words o |
| f my mouth. | | f my mouth. |
| 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep the | | 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep the |
| e. | | e. |
| 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting | | 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting |
| get understanding. | | get understanding. |
| 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when th | | 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when th |
| ou dost embrace her. | | ou dost embrace her. |
| 9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she | | 9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she |
| deliver to thee. | | deliver to thee. |
| 10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be ma | | 10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be ma |
| ny. | | ny. |
| 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. | | 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. |
| 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, th | | 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, th |
| ou shalt not stumble. | | ou shalt not stumble. |
| 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. | | 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. |
| 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. | | 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. |
| 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. | | 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. |
| 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken | | 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken |
| away, unless they cause some to fall. | | away, unless they cause some to fall. |
| 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. | | 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. |
| 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more | | 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more |
| unto the perfect day. | | unto the perfect day. |
| 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. | | 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. |
| 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. | | 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. |
| 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. | | 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. |
| 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. | | 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. |
| 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. | | 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. |
| 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. | | 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. |
| 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee | | 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee |
| . | | . |
| 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. | | 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. |
| 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. | | 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: | | 1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: |
| 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. | | 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. |
n | 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoothe | n | 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as a honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother |
| r than oil: | | than oil; |
| 4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. | | 4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. |
| 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. | | 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. |
n | 6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou | n | 6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are movable, that thou c |
| canst not know them. | | anst not know them. |
| 7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mout | | 7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mout |
| h. | | h. |
| 8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: | | 8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: |
| 9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: | | 9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: |
| 10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of | | 10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of |
| a stranger; | | a stranger; |
| 11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, | | 11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, |
| 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; | | 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; |
| 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them t | | 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them t |
| hat instructed me! | | hat instructed me! |
| 14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. | | 14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. |
| 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own we | | 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own we |
| ll. | | ll. |
| 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. | | 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. |
| 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. | | 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. |
| 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. | | 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. |
| 19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee | | 19 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. | | at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. |
| 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the | | 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the |
| bosom of a stranger? | | bosom of a stranger? |
| 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his | | 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his |
| goings. | | goings. |
| 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with | | 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with |
| the cords of his sins. | | the cords of his sins. |
| 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall | | 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall |
| go astray. | | go astray. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with | | 1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with |
| a stranger, | | a stranger, |
| 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of | | 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of |
| thy mouth. | | thy mouth. |
| 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of | | 3 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. | | thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. |
| 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. | | 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. |
| 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the h | | 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the h |
| and of the fowler. | | and of the fowler. |
| 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: | | 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: |
| 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, | | 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, |
| 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. | | 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. |
| 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? | | 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? |
| 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: | | 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: |
n | 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed ma | n | 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth, and thy want as an armed man |
| n. | | . |
| 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. | | 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. |
| 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fin | | 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fin |
| gers; | | gers; |
| 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth disc | | 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth disc |
| ord. | | ord. |
| 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken witho | | 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken witho |
| ut remedy. | | ut remedy. |
| 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: | | 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: |
| 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, | | 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, |
n | 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to | n | 18 A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to m |
| mischief, | | ischief, |
| 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren | | 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren |
| . | | . |
| 20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: | | 20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: |
| 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. | | 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. |
| 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; | | 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; |
| and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. | | and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. |
| 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruct | | 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruct |
| ion are the way of life: | | ion are the way of life: |
| 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strang | | 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strang |
| e woman. | | e woman. |
| 25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her | | 25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her |
| eyelids. | | eyelids. |
| 26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the | | 26 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. | | adulteress will hunt for the precious life. |
| 27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? | | 27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? |
| 28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? | | 28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? |
| 29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not | | 29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not |
| be innocent. | | be innocent. |
| 30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry | | 30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry |
| ; | | ; |
| 31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substan | | 31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substan |
| ce of his house. | | ce of his house. |
| 32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doe | | 32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doe |
| th it destroyeth his own soul. | | th it destroyeth his own soul. |
| 33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. | | 33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. |
| 34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of | | 34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of |
| vengeance. | | vengeance. |
| 35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou give | | 35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou give |
| st many gifts. | | st many gifts. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
| 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. | | 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. |
| 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. | | 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. |
| 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. | | 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. |
| 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: | | 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: |
| 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flatte | | 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flatte |
| reth with her words. | | reth with her words. |
| 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, | | 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, |
| 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man vo | | 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man vo |
| id of understanding, | | id of understanding, |
| 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, | | 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, |
| 9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: | | 9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: |
| 10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil o | | 10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil o |
| f heart. | | f heart. |
| 11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: | | 11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: |
| 12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) | | 12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) |
| 13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, | | 13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, |
n | 14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. | n | 14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows. |
| 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have | | 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have |
| found thee. | | found thee. |
| 16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine | | 16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine |
| linen of Egypt. | | linen of Egypt. |
| 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. | | 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. |
| 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves | | 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves |
| with loves. | | with loves. |
| 19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: | | 19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: |
| 20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointe | | 20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointe |
| d. | | d. |
| 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her | | 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her |
| lips she forced him. | | lips she forced him. |
| 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool | | 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool |
| to the correction of the stocks; | | to the correction of the stocks; |
| 23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and kno | | 23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and kno |
| weth not that it is for his life. | | weth not that it is for his life. |
| 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my m | | 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my m |
| outh. | | outh. |
| 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. | | 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. |
| 26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by | | 26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by |
| her. | | her. |
| 27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. | | 27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? | | 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? |
| 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. | | 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. |
| 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doo | | 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doo |
| rs. | | rs. |
| 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. | | 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. |
| 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart | | 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart |
| . | | . |
| 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall b | | 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall b |
| e right things. | | e right things. |
| 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | | 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. |
| 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or pe | | 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or pe |
| rverse in them. | | rverse in them. |
| 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find know | | 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find know |
| ledge. | | ledge. |
| 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold | | 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold |
| . | | . |
| 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are | | 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are |
| not to be compared to it. | | not to be compared to it. |
| 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. | | 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. |
| 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, | | 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, |
| and the froward mouth, do I hate. | | and the froward mouth, do I hate. |
| 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. | | 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. |
| 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. | | 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. |
| 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. | | 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. |
| 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. | | 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. |
| 18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. | | 18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. |
| 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice | | 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice |
| silver. | | silver. |
| 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: | | 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: |
| 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill the | | 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill the |
| ir treasures. | | ir treasures. |
| 22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. | | 22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. |
| 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. | | 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. |
| 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains | | 24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains |
| abounding with water. | | abounding with water. |
| 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: | | 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: |
| 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part | | 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part |
| of the dust of the world. | | of the dust of the world. |
| 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the fac | | 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the fac |
| e of the depth: | | e of the depth: |
| 28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of t | | 28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of t |
| he deep: | | he deep: |
| 29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his comma | | 29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his comma |
| ndment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: | | ndment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: |
| 30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, r | | 30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, r |
| ejoicing always before him; | | ejoicing always before him; |
| 31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the s | | 31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the s |
| ons of men. | | ons of men. |
| 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep | | 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep |
| my ways. | | my ways. |
| 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. | | 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. |
| 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at th | | 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at th |
| e posts of my doors. | | e posts of my doors. |
| 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. | | 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. |
| 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me l | | 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me l |
| ove death. | | ove death. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: | | 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: |
| 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished | | 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished |
| her table. | | her table. |
| 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the cit | | 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the cit |
| y, | | y, |
| 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding | | 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding |
| , she saith to him, | | , she saith to him, |
| 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. | | 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. |
| 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. | | 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. |
| 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a w | | 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a w |
| icked man getteth himself a blot. | | icked man getteth himself a blot. |
| 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love | | 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, an | | 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, an |
| d he will increase in learning. | | d he will increase in learning. |
| 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the hol | | 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the hol |
| y is understanding. | | y is understanding. |
| 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be in | | 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be in |
| creased. | | creased. |
| 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou a | | 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou a |
| lone shalt bear it. | | lone shalt bear it. |
| 13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. | | 13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. |
| 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the | | 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the |
| city, | | city, |
| 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: | | 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: |
| 16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understa | | 16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understa |
| nding, she saith to him, | | nding, she saith to him, |
| 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. | | 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. |
| 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the de | | 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the de |
| pths of hell. | | pths of hell. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is | | 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is |
| the heaviness of his mother. | | the heaviness of his mother. |
| 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from deat | | 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from deat |
| h. | | h. |
| 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth a | | 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth a |
| way the substance of the wicked. | | way the substance of the wicked. |
| 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent | | 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent |
| maketh rich. | | maketh rich. |
| 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is | | 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is |
| a son that causeth shame. | | a son that causeth shame. |
| 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of th | | 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of th |
| e wicked. | | e wicked. |
| 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. | | 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. |
| 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. | | 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. |
| 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shal | | 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shal |
| l be known. | | l be known. |
| 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. | | 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. |
| 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mou | | 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mou |
| th of the wicked. | | th of the wicked. |
| 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. | | 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. |
| 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for | | 13 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. | | the back of him that is void of understanding. |
| 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. | | 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. |
| 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is thei | | 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is thei |
| r poverty. | | r poverty. |
| 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. | | 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. |
| 17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth repro | | 17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth repro |
| of erreth. | | of erreth. |
| 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a f | | 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a f |
| ool. | | ool. |
| 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his l | | 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his l |
| ips is wise. | | ips is wise. |
| 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little | | 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little |
| worth. | | worth. |
| 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. | | 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. |
| 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. | | 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. |
| 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisd | | 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisd |
| om. | | om. |
| 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteo | | 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteo |
| us shall be granted. | | us shall be granted. |
| 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an e | | 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an e |
| verlasting foundation. | | verlasting foundation. |
| 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them | | 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them |
| that send him. | | that send him. |
| 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be sh | | 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be sh |
| ortened. | | ortened. |
| 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicke | | 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicke |
| d shall perish. | | d shall perish. |
| 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to t | | 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to t |
| he workers of iniquity. | | he workers of iniquity. |
| 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the ea | | 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the ea |
| rth. | | rth. |
| 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be | | 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be |
| cut out. | | cut out. |
| 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicke | | 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicke |
| d speaketh frowardness. | | d speaketh frowardness. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
n | 1 A FALSE balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. | n | 1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a just weight is his deligh |
| | | t. |
| 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. | | 2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. |
| 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgr | | 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgr |
| essors shall destroy them. | | essors shall destroy them. |
| 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death | | 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death |
| . | | . |
| 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fa | | 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fa |
| ll by his own wickedness. | | ll by his own wickedness. |
| 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall b | | 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall b |
| e taken in their own naughtiness. | | e taken in their own naughtiness. |
| 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust | | 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust |
| men perisheth. | | men perisheth. |
| 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. | | 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. |
n | 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge sh | n | 9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge sha |
| all the just be delivered. | | ll the just be delivered. |
| 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicke | | 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicke |
| d perish, there is shouting. | | d perish, there is shouting. |
| 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by t | | 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by t |
| he mouth of the wicked. | | he mouth of the wicked. |
| 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding | | 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding |
| holdeth his peace. | | holdeth his peace. |
| 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealet | | 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealet |
| h the matter. | | h the matter. |
| 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors the | | 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors the |
| re is safety. | | re is safety. |
n | 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suret | n | 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; and he that hateth suret |
| iship is sure. | | yship is sure. |
| 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. | | 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. |
| 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth h | | 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth h |
| is own flesh. | | is own flesh. |
| 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness sha | | 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness sha |
| ll be a sure reward. | | ll be a sure reward. |
| 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his | | 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his |
| own death. | | own death. |
n | 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are | n | 20 They that are of a froward heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as |
| upright in their way are his delight. | | are upright in their way are his delight. |
| 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of | | 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of |
| the righteous shall be delivered. | | the righteous shall be delivered. |
| 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without di | | 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without di |
| scretion. | | scretion. |
| 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked i | | 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked i |
| s wrath. | | s wrath. |
| 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth m | | 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth m |
| ore than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. | | ore than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. |
| 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered als | | 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered als |
| o himself. | | o himself. |
| 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be u | | 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be u |
| pon the head of him that selleth it. | | pon the head of him that selleth it. |
| 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischie | | 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischie |
| f, it shall come unto him. | | f, it shall come unto him. |
| 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish a | | 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish a |
| s a branch. | | s a branch. |
| 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be | | 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be |
| servant to the wise of heart. | | servant to the wise of heart. |
| 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wi | | 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wi |
| se. | | se. |
| 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked | | 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked |
| and the sinner. | | and the sinner. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is bruti | | 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is bruti |
| sh. | | sh. |
| 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he c | | 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he c |
| ondemn. | | ondemn. |
| 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous sh | | 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous sh |
| all not be moved. | | all not be moved. |
| 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as | | 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as |
| rottenness in his bones. | | rottenness in his bones. |
| 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are de | | 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are de |
| ceit. | | ceit. |
| 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upr | | 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upr |
| ight shall deliver them. | | ight shall deliver them. |
| 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall s | | 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall s |
| tand. | | tand. |
| 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse | | 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse |
| heart shall be despised. | | heart shall be despised. |
| 9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth hims | | 9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth hims |
| elf, and lacketh bread. | | elf, and lacketh bread. |
| 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of th | | 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of th |
| e wicked are cruel. | | e wicked are cruel. |
| 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth | | 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth |
| vain persons is void of understanding. | | vain persons is void of understanding. |
| 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yielde | | 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yielde |
| th fruit. | | th fruit. |
| 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall com | | 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall com |
| e out of trouble. | | e out of trouble. |
| 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompe | | 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompe |
| nce of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. | | nce of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. |
| 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto couns | | 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto couns |
| el is wise. | | el is wise. |
| 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | | 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. |
| 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness decei | | 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness decei |
| t. | | t. |
| 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the w | | 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the w |
| ise is health. | | ise is health. |
| 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for | | 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for |
| a moment. | | a moment. |
| 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of p | | 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of p |
| eace is joy. | | eace is joy. |
| 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with m | | 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with m |
| ischief. | | ischief. |
| 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his deli | | 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his deli |
| ght. | | ght. |
| 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolis | | 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolis |
| hness. | | hness. |
| 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tri | | 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tri |
| bute. | | bute. |
| 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad | | 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad |
| . | | . |
| 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked | | 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked |
| seduceth them. | | seduceth them. |
| 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substanc | | 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substanc |
| e of a diligent man is precious. | | e of a diligent man is precious. |
| 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no d | | 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no d |
| eath. | | eath. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. | | 1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. |
| 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgress | | 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgress |
| ors shall eat violence. | | ors shall eat violence. |
| 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips | | 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips |
| shall have destruction. | | shall have destruction. |
| 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the dilig | | 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the dilig |
| ent shall be made fat. | | ent shall be made fat. |
| 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to sha | | 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to sha |
| me. | | me. |
| 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrow | | 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrow |
| eth the sinner. | | eth the sinner. |
| 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh hims | | 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh hims |
| elf poor, yet hath great riches. | | elf poor, yet hath great riches. |
| 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. | | 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. |
| 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put | | 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put |
| out. | | out. |
| 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. | | 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. |
| 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour | | 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour |
| shall increase. | | shall increase. |
| 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree | | 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree |
| of life. | | of life. |
| 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandm | | 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandm |
| ent shall be rewarded. | | ent shall be rewarded. |
| 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death | | 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death |
| . | | . |
| 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. | | 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. |
| 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. | | 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. |
| 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health | | 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health |
| . | | . |
| 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that rega | | 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that rega |
| rdeth reproof shall be honoured. | | rdeth reproof shall be honoured. |
| 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools | | 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools |
| to depart from evil. | | to depart from evil. |
| 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall b | | 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall b |
| e destroyed. | | e destroyed. |
n | 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. | n | 21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid. |
| 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth | | 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth |
| of the sinner is laid up for the just. | | of the sinner is laid up for the just. |
| 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for w | | 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for w |
| ant of judgment. | | ant of judgment. |
| 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him | | 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him |
| betimes. | | betimes. |
| 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wick | | 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wick |
| ed shall want. | | ed shall want. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her | | 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her |
| hands. | | hands. |
| 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse i | | 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse i |
| n his ways despiseth him. | | n his ways despiseth him. |
| 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall | | 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall |
| preserve them. | | preserve them. |
| 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of | | 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of |
| the ox. | | the ox. |
| 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. | | 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. |
| 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him t | | 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him t |
| hat understandeth. | | hat understandeth. |
| 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lip | | 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lip |
| s of knowledge. | | s of knowledge. |
| 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is | | 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is |
| deceit. | | deceit. |
| 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. | | 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. |
| 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle wit | | 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle wit |
| h his joy. | | h his joy. |
| 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the uprigh | | 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the uprigh |
| t shall flourish. | | t shall flourish. |
| 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the wa | | 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the wa |
| ys of death. | | ys of death. |
| 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heavine | | 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heavine |
| ss. | | ss. |
| 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man sha | | 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man sha |
| ll be satisfied from himself. | | ll be satisfied from himself. |
| 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his goin | | 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his goin |
| g. | | g. |
| 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is conf | | 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is conf |
| ident. | | ident. |
| 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated | | 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated |
| . | | . |
| 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. | | 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
| 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. | | 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
| 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. | | 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. |
| 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, | | 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, |
| happy is he. | | happy is he. |
| 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that d | | 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that d |
| evise good. | | evise good. |
| 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penur | | 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penur |
| y. | | y. |
| 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. | | 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. |
| 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. | | 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. |
| 26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a p | | 26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a p |
| lace of refuge. | | lace of refuge. |
| 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of deat | | 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of deat |
| h. | | h. |
| 28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is | | 28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is |
| the destruction of the prince. | | the destruction of the prince. |
| 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of s | | 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of s |
| pirit exalteth folly. | | pirit exalteth folly. |
| 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. | | 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. |
n | 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him | n | 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honour him hat |
| hath mercy on the poor. | | h mercy on the poor. |
| 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in h | | 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in h |
| is death. | | is death. |
| 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is | | 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is |
| in the midst of fools is made known. | | in the midst of fools is made known. |
| 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. | | 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. |
| 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that | | 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that |
| causeth shame. | | causeth shame. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | | 1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
| 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth | | 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth |
| out foolishness. | | out foolishness. |
| 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. | | 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. |
| 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in | | 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in |
| the spirit. | | the spirit. |
| 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is pr | | 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is pr |
| udent. | | udent. |
| 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wic | | 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wic |
| ked is trouble. | | ked is trouble. |
| 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth no | | 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth no |
| t so. | | t so. |
| 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of t | | 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of t |
| he upright is his delight. | | he upright is his delight. |
| 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that | | 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that |
| followeth after righteousness. | | followeth after righteousness. |
| 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth re | | 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth re |
| proof shall die. | | proof shall die. |
| 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of th | | 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of th |
| e children of men? | | e children of men? |
| 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise | | 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise |
| . | | . |
| 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the s | | 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the s |
| pirit is broken. | | pirit is broken. |
| 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of | | 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of |
| fools feedeth on foolishness. | | fools feedeth on foolishness. |
| 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath | | 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath |
| a continual feast. | | a continual feast. |
| 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble th | | 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble th |
| erewith. | | erewith. |
| 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred there | | 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred there |
| with. | | with. |
| 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth str | | 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth str |
| ife. | | ife. |
n | 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righ | n | 19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns; but the way of the right |
| teous is made plain. | | eous is made plain. |
| 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. | | 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
| 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding w | | 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding w |
| alketh uprightly. | | alketh uprightly. |
| 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellor | | 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellor |
| s they are established. | | s they are established. |
| 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, h | | 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, h |
| ow good is it! | | ow good is it! |
| 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. | | 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. |
| 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the borde | | 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the borde |
| r of the widow. | | r of the widow. |
| 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of t | | 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of t |
| he pure are pleasant words. | | he pure are pleasant words. |
| 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts s | | 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts s |
| hall live. | | hall live. |
| 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked po | | 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked po |
| ureth out evil things. | | ureth out evil things. |
| 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | | 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones | | 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones |
| fat. | | fat. |
| 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. | | 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. |
| 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth repr | | 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth repr |
| oof getteth understanding. | | oof getteth understanding. |
| 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humil | | 33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humil |
| ity. | | ity. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from th | | 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from th |
| e LORD. | | e LORD. |
| 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spi | | 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spi |
| rits. | | rits. |
| 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. | | 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. |
| 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of | | 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of |
| evil. | | evil. |
| 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand jo | | 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand jo |
| in in hand, he shall not be unpunished. | | in in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
| 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart | | 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart |
| from evil. | | from evil. |
| 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace w | | 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace w |
| ith him. | | ith him. |
| 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. | | 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. |
| 9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. | | 9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. |
| 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in | | 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in |
| judgment. | | judgment. |
| 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his | | 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his |
| work. | | work. |
| 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is establi | | 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is establi |
| shed by righteousness. | | shed by righteousness. |
| 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh righ | | 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh righ |
| t. | | t. |
| 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. | | 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. |
| 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud | | 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud |
| of the latter rain. | | of the latter rain. |
| 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rathe | | 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rathe |
| r to be chosen than silver! | | r to be chosen than silver! |
| 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way pr | | 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way pr |
| eserveth his soul. | | eserveth his soul. |
n | 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. | n | 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
| 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spo | | 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spo |
| il with the proud. | | il with the proud. |
| 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the L | | 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the L |
| ORD, happy is he. | | ORD, happy is he. |
| 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips incr | | 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips incr |
| easeth learning. | | easeth learning. |
| 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruct | | 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruct |
| ion of fools is folly. | | ion of fools is folly. |
| 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. | | 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. |
n | 24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bone | n | 24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones. |
| s. | | |
| 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the way | | 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the way |
| s of death. | | s of death. |
| 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. | | 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
| 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. | | 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. |
| 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. | | 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. |
n | 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is no | n | 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour and leadeth him into a way that is not g |
| t good. | | ood. |
| 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth ev | | 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth ev |
| il to pass. | | il to pass. |
| 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnes | | 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousnes |
| s. | | s. |
| 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his sp | | 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his sp |
| irit than he that taketh a city. | | irit than he that taketh a city. |
| 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. | | 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
| 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifi | | 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifi |
| ces with strife. | | ces with strife. |
| 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have p | | 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have p |
| art of the inheritance among the brethren. | | art of the inheritance among the brethren. |
| 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth th | | 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth th |
| e hearts. | | e hearts. |
| 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty to | | 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty to |
| ngue. | | ngue. |
| 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamitie | | 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamitie |
| s shall not be unpunished. | | s shall not be unpunished. |
| 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are th | | 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are th |
| eir fathers. | | eir fathers. |
| 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. | | 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. |
| 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever i | | 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever i |
| t turneth, it prospereth. | | t turneth, it prospereth. |
| 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter | | 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter |
| separateth very friends. | | separateth very friends. |
| 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. | | 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. |
| 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent | | 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent |
| against him. | | against him. |
| 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. | | 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. |
| 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. | | 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. |
| 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off | | 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off |
| contention, before it be meddled with. | | contention, before it be meddled with. |
| 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they bot | | 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they bot |
| h are abomination to the LORD. | | h are abomination to the LORD. |
| 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hat | | 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hat |
| h no heart to it? | | h no heart to it? |
| 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | | 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. |
| 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presen | | 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presen |
| ce of his friend. | | ce of his friend. |
| 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate see | | 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate see |
| keth destruction. | | keth destruction. |
| 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse ton | | 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse ton |
| gue falleth into mischief. | | gue falleth into mischief. |
| 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hat | | 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hat |
| h no joy. | | h no joy. |
| 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bone | | 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bone |
| s. | | s. |
| 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. | | 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. |
| 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in t | | 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in t |
| he ends of the earth. | | he ends of the earth. |
| 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. | | 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. |
| 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. | | 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. |
| 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an | | 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an |
| excellent spirit. | | excellent spirit. |
| 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth | | 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth |
| his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. | | his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with | | 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with |
| all wisdom. | | all wisdom. |
| 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itsel | | 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itsel |
| f. | | f. |
| 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | | 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. |
| 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as | | 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as |
| a flowing brook. | | a flowing brook. |
| 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous | | 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous |
| in judgment. | | in judgment. |
| 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | | 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. |
| 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. | | 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. |
| 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost p | | 8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost p |
| arts of the belly. | | arts of the belly. |
| 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. | | 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. |
| 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is | | 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is |
| safe. | | safe. |
| 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conc | | 11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conc |
| eit. | | eit. |
| 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility | | 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility |
| . | | . |
| 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto h | | 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto h |
| im. | | im. |
| 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can | | 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can |
| bear? | | bear? |
| 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh k | | 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh k |
| nowledge. | | nowledge. |
| 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. | | 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. |
| 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and | | 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and |
| searcheth him. | | searcheth him. |
| 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. | | 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. |
| 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contenti | | 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contenti |
| ons are like the bars of a castle. | | ons are like the bars of a castle. |
| 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the in | | 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the in |
| crease of his lips shall he be filled. | | crease of his lips shall he be filled. |
| 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall ea | | 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall ea |
| t the fruit thereof. | | t the fruit thereof. |
n | 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. | n | 22 Whoso findeth a good wife hath obtained favour of the LORD. |
| 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. | | 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. |
| 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend tha | | 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend tha |
| t sticketh closer than a brother. | | t sticketh closer than a brother. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
| 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in | | 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in |
| his lips, and is a fool. | | his lips, and is a fool. |
| 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth | | 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth |
| with his feet sinneth. | | with his feet sinneth. |
| 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the | | 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the |
| LORD. | | LORD. |
| 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. | | 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. |
| 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not e | | 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not e |
| scape. | | scape. |
| 6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him t | | 6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him t |
| hat giveth gifts. | | hat giveth gifts. |
| 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far | | 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far |
| from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. | | from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. |
| 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shal | | 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shal |
| l find good. | | l find good. |
| 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall peris | | 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall peris |
| h. | | h. |
| 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over p | | 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over p |
| rinces. | | rinces. |
| 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over | | 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over |
| a transgression. | | a transgression. |
| 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon t | | 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon t |
| he grass. | | he grass. |
| 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife ar | | 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife ar |
| e a continual dropping. | | e a continual dropping. |
| 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from t | | 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from t |
| he LORD. | | he LORD. |
| 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. | | 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. |
| 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth h | | 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth h |
| is ways shall die. | | is ways shall die. |
| 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath | | 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath |
| given will he pay him again. | | given will he pay him again. |
| 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his cryin | | 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his cryin |
| g. | | g. |
| 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet th | | 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet th |
| ou must do it again. | | ou must do it again. |
| 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter | | 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter |
| end. | | end. |
| 21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD | | 21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD |
| , that shall stand. | | , that shall stand. |
| 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. | | 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. |
| 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfi | | 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfi |
| ed; he shall not be visited with evil. | | ed; he shall not be visited with evil. |
| 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it | | 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it |
| to his mouth again. | | to his mouth again. |
| 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath unders | | 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath unders |
| tanding, and he will understand knowledge. | | tanding, and he will understand knowledge. |
| 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causet | | 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causet |
| h shame, and bringeth reproach. | | h shame, and bringeth reproach. |
| 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of | | 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of |
| knowledge. | | knowledge. |
| 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth i | | 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth i |
| niquity. | | niquity. |
| 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. | | 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is | | 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is |
| not wise. | | not wise. |
| 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger s | | 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger s |
| inneth against his own soul. | | inneth against his own soul. |
| 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddlin | | 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddlin |
| g. | | g. |
| 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in ha | | 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in ha |
| rvest, and have nothing. | | rvest, and have nothing. |
| 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding wil | | 5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding wil |
| l draw it out. | | l draw it out. |
| 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can | | 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can |
| find? | | find? |
| 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. | | 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. |
| 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with hi | | 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with hi |
| s eyes. | | s eyes. |
| 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? | | 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? |
| 10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to th | | 10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to th |
| e LORD. | | e LORD. |
| 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it | | 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it |
| be right. | | be right. |
| 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. | | 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. |
| 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be | | 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be |
| satisfied with bread. | | satisfied with bread. |
| 14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, the | | 14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, the |
| n he boasteth. | | n he boasteth. |
| 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a pre | | 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a pre |
| cious jewel. | | cious jewel. |
| 16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for | | 16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for |
| a strange woman. | | a strange woman. |
| 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled w | | 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled w |
| ith gravel. | | ith gravel. |
| 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. | | 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. |
| 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not w | | 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not w |
| ith him that flattereth with his lips. | | ith him that flattereth with his lips. |
| 20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure | | 20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure |
| darkness. | | darkness. |
| 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof sh | | 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof sh |
| all not be blessed. | | all not be blessed. |
| 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save | | 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not g | | 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not g |
| ood. | | ood. |
| 24 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? | | 24 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? |
| 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to | | 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to |
| make inquiry. | | make inquiry. |
| 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. | | 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. |
| 27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts o | | 27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts o |
| f the belly. | | f the belly. |
| 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. | | 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. |
| 29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gr | | 29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gr |
| ay head. | | ay head. |
| 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts o | | 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts o |
| f the belly. | | f the belly. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
| 1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turnet | | 1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turnet |
| h it whithersoever he will. | | h it whithersoever he will. |
| 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts | | 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts |
| . | | . |
| 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. | | 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
n | 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. | n | 4 A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. |
| 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that | | 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that |
| is hasty only to want. | | is hasty only to want. |
| 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of th | | 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of th |
| em that seek death. | | em that seek death. |
| 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgme | | 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgme |
| nt. | | nt. |
| 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. | | 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. |
| 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman | | 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman |
| in a wide house. | | in a wide house. |
| 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his | | 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his |
| eyes. | | eyes. |
| 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is i | | 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is i |
| nstructed, he receiveth knowledge. | | nstructed, he receiveth knowledge. |
| 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthr | | 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthr |
| oweth the wicked for their wickedness. | | oweth the wicked for their wickedness. |
| 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, bu | | 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, bu |
| t shall not be heard. | | t shall not be heard. |
| 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. | | 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. |
| 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers | | 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers |
| of iniquity. | | of iniquity. |
| 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the co | | 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the co |
| ngregation of the dead. | | ngregation of the dead. |
| 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shal | | 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shal |
| l not be rich. | | l not be rich. |
| 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the | | 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the |
| upright. | | upright. |
| 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry | | 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry |
| woman. | | woman. |
| 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a fo | | 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a fo |
| olish man spendeth it up. | | olish man spendeth it up. |
| 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, | | 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, |
| and honour. | | and honour. |
| 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of t | | 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of t |
| he confidence thereof. | | he confidence thereof. |
| 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. | | 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. |
| 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. | | 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. |
| 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. | | 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. |
| 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth n | | 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth n |
| ot. | | ot. |
| 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth i | | 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth i |
| t with a wicked mind? | | t with a wicked mind? |
| 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. | | 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. |
| 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way | | 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way |
| . | | . |
| 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. | | 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. |
| 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. | | 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. |
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| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
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| 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather | | 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather |
| than silver and gold. | | than silver and gold. |
| 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. | | 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. |
| 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, | | 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, |
| and are punished. | | and are punished. |
| 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. | | 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. |
| 5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul sh | | 5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul sh |
| all be far from them. | | all be far from them. |
| 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depa | | 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depa |
| rt from it. | | rt from it. |
| 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. | | 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. |
| 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail | | 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail |
| . | | . |
| 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to t | | 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to t |
| he poor. | | he poor. |
| 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach s | | 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach s |
| hall cease. | | hall cease. |
| 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be | | 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be |
| his friend. | | his friend. |
n | 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the | n | 12 For the eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of |
| transgressor. | | the transgressor. |
| 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the stre | | 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the stre |
| ets. | | ets. |
| 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD sha | | 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD sha |
| ll fall therein. | | ll fall therein. |
| 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall | | 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall |
| drive it far from him. | | drive it far from him. |
| 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the | | 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the |
| rich, shall surely come to want. | | rich, shall surely come to want. |
| 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unt | | 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unt |
| o my knowledge. | | o my knowledge. |
| 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal b | | 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal b |
| e fitted in thy lips. | | e fitted in thy lips. |
| 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even t | | 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even t |
| o thee. | | o thee. |
| 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, | | 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, |
| 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mi | | 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mi |
| ghtest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? | | ghtest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? |
| 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the ga | | 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the ga |
| te: | | te: |
| 23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled | | 23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled |
| them. | | them. |
| 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not g | | 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not g |
| o: | | o: |
| 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. | | 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. |
| 26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for d | | 26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for d |
| ebts. | | ebts. |
| 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? | | 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? |
| 28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. | | 28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. |
| 29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he sh | | 29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he sh |
| all not stand before mean men. | | all not stand before mean men. |
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| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
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| 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee | | 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee |
| : | | : |
| 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. | | 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. |
| 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. | | 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. |
| 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. | | 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. |
| 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make the | | 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make the |
| mselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. | | mselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. |
| 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his d | | 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his d |
| ainty meats: | | ainty meats: |
| 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; bu | | 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; bu |
| t his heart is not with thee. | | t his heart is not with thee. |
| 8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words | | 8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words |
| . | | . |
| 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. | | 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. |
| 10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: | | 10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: |
| 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. | | 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. |
| 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. | | 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. |
| 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, | | 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, |
| he shall not die. | | he shall not die. |
| 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. | | 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. |
| 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. | | 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. |
| 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. | | 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. |
| 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the | | 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the |
| day long. | | day long. |
| 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. | | 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. |
| 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. | | 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. |
| 20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: | | 20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: |
| 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall | | 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall |
| clothe a man with rags. | | clothe a man with rags. |
| 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she | | 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she |
| is old. | | is old. |
| 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understandi | | 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understandi |
| ng. | | ng. |
| 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wi | | 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wi |
| se child shall have joy of him. | | se child shall have joy of him. |
| 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice | | 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice |
| . | | . |
| 26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. | | 26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. |
| 27 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. | | 27 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit. |
| 28 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among | | 28 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among |
| men. | | men. |
| 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who h | | 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who h |
| ath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? | | ath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? |
| 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. | | 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. |
| 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the | | 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the |
| cup, when it moveth itself aright. | | cup, when it moveth itself aright. |
| 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. | | 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. |
| 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse t | | 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse t |
| hings. | | hings. |
| 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he th | | 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he th |
| at lieth upon the top of a mast. | | at lieth upon the top of a mast. |
| 35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten m | | 35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten m |
| e, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. | | e, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. |
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| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
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| 1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. | | 1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. |
| 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. | | 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. |
| 3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: | | 3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: |
| 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant r | | 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant r |
| iches. | | iches. |
| 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. | | 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. |
| 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors t | | 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors t |
| here is safety. | | here is safety. |
| 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. | | 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. |
| 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. | | 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. |
| 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. | | 9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. |
| 10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. | | 10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. |
| 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are | | 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are |
| ready to be slain; | | ready to be slain; |
| 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart | | 12 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 | | 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? | | render to every man according to his works? |
| 13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet | | 13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet |
| to thy taste: | | to thy taste: |
| 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, t | | 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, t |
| hen there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. | | hen there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. |
| 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not | | 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not |
| his resting place: | | his resting place: |
| 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall | | 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall |
| fall into mischief. | | fall into mischief. |
| 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he | | 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he |
| stumbleth: | | stumbleth: |
| 18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from h | | 18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from h |
| im. | | im. |
| 19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; | | 19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; |
| 20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall | | 20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall |
| be put out. | | be put out. |
| 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are gi | | 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are gi |
| ven to change: | | ven to change: |
| 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both | | 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both |
| ? | | ? |
| 23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of perso | | 23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of perso |
| ns in judgment. | | ns in judgment. |
| 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse | | 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse |
| , nations shall abhor him: | | , nations shall abhor him: |
| 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come | | 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come |
| upon them. | | upon them. |
| 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. | | 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. |
| 27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and after | | 27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and after |
| wards build thine house. | | wards build thine house. |
| 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with th | | 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with th |
| y lips. | | y lips. |
| 29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man | | 29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man |
| according to his work. | | according to his work. |
| 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of u | | 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of u |
| nderstanding; | | nderstanding; |
| 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face | | 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face |
| thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. | | thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. |
| 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instructio | | 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instructio |
| n. | | n. |
| 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: | | 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: |
n | 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed ma | n | 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth, and thy want as an armed man |
| n. | | . |
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| ## Chapter 25 | | ## Chapter 25 |
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| 1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah co | | 1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah co |
| pied out. | | pied out. |
| 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to searc | | 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to searc |
| h out a matter. | | h out a matter. |
| 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unse | | 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unse |
| archable. | | archable. |
| 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for t | | 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for t |
| he finer. | | he finer. |
| 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established | | 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established |
| in righteousness. | | in righteousness. |
| 6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place | | 6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place |
| of great men: | | of great men: |
| 7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou sho | | 7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou sho |
| uldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. | | uldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. |
| 8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end there | | 8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end there |
| of, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. | | of, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. |
| 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to anot | | 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to anot |
| her: | | her: |
| 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. | | 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. |
| 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. | | 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. |
| 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover up | | 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover up |
| on an obedient ear. | | on an obedient ear. |
| 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to the | | 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to the |
| m that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. | | m that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. |
| 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. | | 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. |
| 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone | | 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone |
| . | | . |
| 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be fi | | 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be fi |
| lled therewith, and vomit it. | | lled therewith, and vomit it. |
| 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and s | | 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and s |
| o hate thee. | | o hate thee. |
| 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword | | 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword |
| , and a sharp arrow. | | , and a sharp arrow. |
| 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, an | | 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, an |
| d a foot out of joint. | | d a foot out of joint. |
n | 20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, | n | 20 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. | | so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. |
| 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give h | | 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give h |
| im water to drink: | | im water to drink: |
| 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward th | | 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward th |
| ee. | | ee. |
| 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting t | | 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting t |
| ongue. | | ongue. |
| 24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling wom | | 24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling wom |
| an and in a wide house. | | an and in a wide house. |
| 25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. | | 25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. |
| 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and | | 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and |
| a corrupt spring. | | a corrupt spring. |
| 27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not | | 27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not |
| glory. | | glory. |
| 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, | | 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, |
| and without walls. | | and without walls. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 26 | | ## Chapter 26 |
| | | |
| 1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. | | 1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. |
| 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless sha | | 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless sha |
| ll not come. | | ll not come. |
| 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. | | 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. |
| 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. | | 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. |
| 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. | | 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. |
| 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drin | | 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drin |
| keth damage. | | keth damage. |
| 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. | | 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. |
| 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. | | 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. |
| 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth | | 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth |
| of fools. | | of fools. |
| 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth t | | 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth t |
| ransgressors. | | ransgressors. |
| 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. | | 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. |
| 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than o | | 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than o |
| f him. | | f him. |
| 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. | | 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. |
| 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. | | 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. |
| 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again | | 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again |
| to his mouth. | | to his mouth. |
| 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a rea | | 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a rea |
| son. | | son. |
| 17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like on | | 17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like on |
| e that taketh a dog by the ears. | | e that taketh a dog by the ears. |
| 18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, | | 18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, |
| 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? | | 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? |
| 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, | | 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, |
| the strife ceaseth. | | the strife ceaseth. |
| 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to k | | 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to k |
| indle strife. | | indle strife. |
| 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost | | 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost |
| parts of the belly. | | parts of the belly. |
| 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross | | 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross |
| . | | . |
| 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; | | 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; |
| 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in h | | 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in h |
| is heart. | | is heart. |
| 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the | | 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the |
| whole congregation. | | whole congregation. |
| 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will | | 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will |
| return upon him. | | return upon him. |
| 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth | | 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth |
| worketh ruin. | | worketh ruin. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 27 | | ## Chapter 27 |
| | | |
| 1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring fort | | 1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring fort |
| h. | | h. |
| 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thin | | 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thin |
| e own lips. | | e own lips. |
| 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than the | | 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than the |
| m both. | | m both. |
| 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? | | 4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? |
| 5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. | | 5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. |
| 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. | | 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. |
n | 7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing | n | 7 The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing |
| is sweet. | | is sweet. |
| 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his pl | | 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his pl |
| ace. | | ace. |
| 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's frien | | 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's frien |
| d by hearty counsel. | | d by hearty counsel. |
| 10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy b | | 10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy b |
| rother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is nea | | rother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is nea |
| r than a brother far off. | | r than a brother far off. |
| 11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproache | | 11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproache |
| th me. | | th me. |
| 12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, | | 12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, |
| and are punished. | | and are punished. |
| 13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for | | 13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for |
| a strange woman. | | a strange woman. |
| 14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, i | | 14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, i |
| t shall be counted a curse to him. | | t shall be counted a curse to him. |
| 15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. | | 15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. |
| 16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, whi | | 16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, whi |
| ch bewrayeth itself. | | ch bewrayeth itself. |
| 17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. | | 17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. |
| 18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on | | 18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on |
| his master shall be honoured. | | his master shall be honoured. |
| 19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. | | 19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. |
| 20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. | | 20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. |
| 21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his pr | | 21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his pr |
| aise. | | aise. |
| 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet | | 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet |
| will not his foolishness depart from him. | | will not his foolishness depart from him. |
| 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. | | 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. |
| 24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? | | 24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? |
| 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the moun | | 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the moun |
| tains are gathered. | | tains are gathered. |
| 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. | | 26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. |
| 27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy hous | | 27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy hous |
| ehold, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. | | ehold, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 28 | | ## Chapter 28 |
| | | |
| 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | | 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of | | 2 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. | | understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
| 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no f | | 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no f |
| ood. | | ood. |
| 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend | | 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend |
| with them. | | with them. |
| 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all t | | 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all t |
| hings. | | hings. |
| 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse i | | 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse i |
| n his ways, though he be rich. | | n his ways, though he be rich. |
| 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men | | 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men |
| shameth his father. | | shameth his father. |
| 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it | | 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it |
| for him that will pity the poor. | | for him that will pity the poor. |
| 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be ab | | 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be ab |
| omination. | | omination. |
| 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himsel | | 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himsel |
| f into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. | | f into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. |
| 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding | | 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding |
| searcheth him out. | | searcheth him out. |
| 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise | | 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise |
| , a man is hidden. | | , a man is hidden. |
| 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsake | | 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsake |
| th them shall have mercy. | | th them shall have mercy. |
n | 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fa | n | 14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall f |
| ll into mischief. | | all into mischief. |
| 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor peo | | 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor peo |
| ple. | | ple. |
| 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that | | 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that |
| hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | | hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; l | | 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; l |
| et no man stay him. | | et no man stay him. |
| 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways s | | 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways s |
| hall fall at once. | | hall fall at once. |
| 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth af | | 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth af |
| ter vain persons shall have poverty enough. | | ter vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
| 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be ri | | 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be ri |
| ch shall not be innocent. | | ch shall not be innocent. |
| 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man wil | | 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man wil |
| l transgress. | | l transgress. |
| 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty | | 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty |
| shall come upon him. | | shall come upon him. |
| 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flatter | | 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flatter |
| eth with the tongue. | | eth with the tongue. |
| 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; th | | 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; th |
| e same is the companion of a destroyer. | | e same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust | | 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust |
| in the LORD shall be made fat. | | in the LORD shall be made fat. |
| 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he sha | | 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he sha |
| ll be delivered. | | ll be delivered. |
| 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shal | | 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shal |
| l have many a curse. | | l have many a curse. |
| 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteou | | 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteou |
| s increase. | | s increase. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 29 | | ## Chapter 29 |
| | | |
| 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, | | 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, |
| and that without remedy. | | and that without remedy. |
| 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked b | | 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked b |
| eareth rule, the people mourn. | | eareth rule, the people mourn. |
| 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with har | | 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with har |
| lots spendeth his substance. | | lots spendeth his substance. |
| 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overth | | 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overth |
| roweth it. | | roweth it. |
| 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | | 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
| 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth s | | 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth s |
| ing and rejoice. | | ing and rejoice. |
| 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not | | 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not |
| to know it. | | to know it. |
| 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | | 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
| 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there i | | 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there i |
| s no rest. | | s no rest. |
| 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | | 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
| 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | | 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. |
| 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | | 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
| 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their | | 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their |
| eyes. | | eyes. |
| 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established fo | | 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established fo |
| r ever. | | r ever. |
| 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mot | | 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mot |
| her to shame. | | her to shame. |
| 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous s | | 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous s |
| hall see their fall. | | hall see their fall. |
| 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto | | 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto |
| thy soul. | | thy soul. |
| 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, hap | | 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, hap |
| py is he. | | py is he. |
| 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will no | | 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will no |
| t answer. | | t answer. |
| 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool tha | | 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool tha |
| n of him. | | n of him. |
| 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become | | 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become |
| his son at the length. | | his son at the length. |
| 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression | | 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression |
| . | | . |
| 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spir | | 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spir |
| it. | | it. |
| 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and be | | 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and be |
| wrayeth it not. | | wrayeth it not. |
| 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD sha | | 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD sha |
| ll be safe. | | ll be safe. |
| 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | | 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. |
| 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the wa | | 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the wa |
| y is abomination to the wicked. | | y is abomination to the wicked. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 30 | | ## Chapter 30 |
| | | |
| 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithi | | 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithi |
| el, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, | | el, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, |
| 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man | | 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man |
| . | | . |
| 3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. | | 3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. |
| 4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in | | 4 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 | | 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 t | | ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst t |
| ell? | | ell? |
| 5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in hi | | 5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in hi |
| m. | | m. |
| 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. | | 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. |
| 7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: | | 7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: |
| 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed m | | 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed m |
| e with food convenient for me: | | e with food convenient for me: |
| 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, an | | 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, an |
| d steal, and take the name of my God in vain. | | d steal, and take the name of my God in vain. |
| 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found g | | 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found g |
| uilty. | | uilty. |
| 11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mot | | 11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mot |
| her. | | her. |
| 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed | | 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed |
| from their filthiness. | | from their filthiness. |
| 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lift | | 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lift |
| ed up. | | ed up. |
| 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as kniv | | 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as kniv |
| es, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men. | | es, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men. |
n | 15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things | n | 15 The horseleech hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things |
| that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: | | that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: |
| 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and | | 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and |
| the fire that saith not, It is enough. | | the fire that saith not, It is enough. |
| 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the rav | | 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the rav |
| ens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. | | ens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. |
| 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know | | 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know |
| not: | | not: |
| 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of | | 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of |
| a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. | | a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. |
| 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and | | 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and |
| saith, I have done no wickedness. | | saith, I have done no wickedness. |
| 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: | | 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: |
| 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; | | 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; |
n | 23 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her | n | 23 For an odious woman when she is married, and a handmaid that is heir to her m |
| mistress. | | istress. |
| 24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding | | 24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding |
| wise: | | wise: |
| 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; | | 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; |
| 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; | | 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; |
| 27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; | | 27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; |
| 28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces. | | 28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces. |
| 29 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: | | 29 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: |
t | 30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; | t | 30 A lion, which is strongest among beasts and turneth not away from any; |
| 31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. | | 31 A greyhound; a he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. |
| 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought ev | | 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought ev |
| il, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. | | il, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. |
| 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the no | | 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the no |
| se bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. | | se bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. |
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| ## Chapter 31 | | ## Chapter 31 |
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| 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. | | 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. |
| 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? | | 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? |
| 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. | | 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. |
| 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for prin | | 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for prin |
| ces strong drink: | | ces strong drink: |
| 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the af | | 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the af |
| flicted. | | flicted. |
| 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that b | | 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that b |
| e of heavy hearts. | | e of heavy hearts. |
| 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. | | 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. |
| 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destr | | 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destr |
| uction. | | uction. |
| 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. | | 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. |
| 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. | | 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. |
| 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no n | | 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no n |
| eed of spoil. | | eed of spoil. |
| 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. | | 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. |
| 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. | | 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. |
| 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. | | 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. |
| 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and | | 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and |
| a portion to her maidens. | | a portion to her maidens. |
| 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she plant | | 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she plant |
| eth a vineyard. | | eth a vineyard. |
| 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. | | 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. |
| 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by nigh | | 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by nigh |
| t. | | t. |
| 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. | | 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. |
| 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to | | 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to |
| the needy. | | the needy. |
| 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are cl | | 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are cl |
| othed with scarlet. | | othed with scarlet. |
| 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. | | 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. |
| 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the la | | 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the la |
| nd. | | nd. |
| 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the mercha | | 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the mercha |
| nt. | | nt. |
| 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. | | 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. |
| 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. | | 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. |
| 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of id | | 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of id |
| leness. | | leness. |
| 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiset | | 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiset |
| h her. | | h her. |
| 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. | | 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. |
| 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, s | | 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, s |
| he shall be praised. | | he shall be praised. |
| 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the g | | 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the g |
| ates. | | ates. |
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