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11 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 12 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
13 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 14 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
15 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man ofunderstanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 16 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
17 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
18 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 19 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
110 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
111 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 112 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
113 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 114 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
115 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: 116 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
117 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
118 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
119 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
120 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
121 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 122 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 123 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
124 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 125 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 126 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 127 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
128 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 129 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 130 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
131 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
132 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
133 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
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21 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 22 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 23 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 24 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 25 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
26 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
27 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
28 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
29 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
210 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 211 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 212 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 213 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 214 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 215 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 216 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; 217 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
218 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
219 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
220 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
221 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.
222 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.
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31 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 32 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
33 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 34 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
35 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
36 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
37 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
38 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
39 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: 310 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
311 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 312 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
313 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
314 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
315 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
316 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
317 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
318 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
319 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
320 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
321 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 322 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
323 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
324 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
325 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
326 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
327 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
328 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
329 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
330 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
331 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
332 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
333 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
334 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
335 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
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41 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
42 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
43 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
44 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
45 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
46 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
47 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
48 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
49 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
410 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
411 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
412 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
413 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
414 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
415 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
416 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
417 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
418 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
419 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
420 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
421 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
422 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
423 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
424 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
425 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
426 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
427 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
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51 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 52 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
53 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: 54 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
55 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
56 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
57 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
58 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: 59 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: 510 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; 511 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, 512 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; 513 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 514 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
515 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
516 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
517 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
518 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
519 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.
520 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 521 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
522 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
523 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
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61 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 62 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
63 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.
64 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
65 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
66 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 67 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 68 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
69 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 610 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 611 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
612 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
613 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 614 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
615 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
616 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 617 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 618 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 619 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
620 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 621 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
622 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
623 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 624 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
625 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
626 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
627 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
628 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? 629 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
630 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 631 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
632 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
633 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
634 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
635 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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71 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
72 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
73 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
74 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: 75 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
76 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, 77 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, 78 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, 79 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: 710 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
711 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 712 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) 713 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, 714 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
715 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
716 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
717 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
718 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
719 For the good man is not at home, he is gone a long journey: 720 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
721 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
722 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; 723 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
724 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
725 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
726 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
727 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
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81 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 82 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
83 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
84 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
85 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
86 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
87 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
88 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
89 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
810 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
811 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
812 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
813 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
814 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
815 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
816 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
817 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
818 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
819 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
820 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths ofjudgment: 821 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
822 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
823 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
824 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
825 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 826 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
827 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: 828 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: 829 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: 830 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; 831 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
832 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
833 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
834 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
835 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
836 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
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91 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 92 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
93 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 94 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 95 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
96 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
97 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
98 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
99 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
910 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
911 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
912 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
913 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
914 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 915 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 916 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 917 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
918 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
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101 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
102 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
103 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
104 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
105 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
106 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
107 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
108 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
109 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
1010 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
1011 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
1012 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
1013 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.
1014 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
1015 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
1016 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
1017 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
1018 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
1019 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
1020 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
1021 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
1022 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
1023 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
1024 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
1025 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
1026 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
1027 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
1028 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
1029 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
1030 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
1031 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
1032 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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111 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
112 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
113 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
114 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
115 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
116 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
117 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
118 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
119 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
1110 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
1111 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
1112 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
1113 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
1114 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
1115 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
1116 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
1117 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
1118 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
1119 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
1120 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
1121 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
1122 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
1123 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
1124 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
1125 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
1126 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
1127 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
1128 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
1129 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
1130 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
1131 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
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121 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
122 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
123 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
124 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
125 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
126 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
127 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
128 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
129 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
1210 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
1211 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
1212 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
1213 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
1214 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
1215 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
1216 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
1217 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
1218 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
1219 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
1220 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
1221 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
1222 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
1223 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
1224 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
1225 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
1226 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
1227 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
1228 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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131 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
132 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
133 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
134 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
135 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
136 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
137 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
138 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
139 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
1310 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
1311 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
1312 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
1313 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
1314 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
1315 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
1316 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
1317 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
1318 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
1319 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
1320 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
1321 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
1322 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
1323 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
1324 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
1325 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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141 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
142 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
143 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
144 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
145 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
146 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
147 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
148 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
149 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
1410 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
1411 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
1412 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
1413 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
1414 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
1415 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
1416 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
1417 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
1418 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
1419 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
1420 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
1421 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
1422 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
1423 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
1424 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
1425 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
1426 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
1427 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
1428 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
1429 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
1430A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
1431 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
1432 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
1433Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
1434 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
1435 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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151 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
152 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
153 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
154 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
155 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
156 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
157 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
158 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
159 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
1510 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
1511 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 1512 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
1513 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
1514 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
1515 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
1516 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
1517 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
1518 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
1519 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
1520 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
1521 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
1522 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
1523 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 1524 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
1525 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
1526 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
1527 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
1528 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
1529 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer ofthe righteous.
1530 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
1531 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
1532 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
1533 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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161 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
162 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
163 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
164 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
165 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
166 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
167 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
168 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
169 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
1610 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
1611 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
1612 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
1613 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
1614 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
1615 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
1616 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 1617 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
1618 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
1619 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
1620 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
1621 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
1622 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
1623 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
1624 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
1625 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
1626 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
1627 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
1628 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
1629 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
1630 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
1631 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
1632 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
1633 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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171 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an housefull of sacrifices with strife.
172 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
173 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
174 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
175 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
176 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
177 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
178 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
179 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
1710 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
1711 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
1712 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
1713 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
1714 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
1715 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
1716 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 1717 A friend loveth at all times,and a brother is born for adversity.
1718 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
1719 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
1720 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
1721 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
1722 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
1723 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
1724 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
1725 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
1726 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
1727 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
1728 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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181 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
182 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
183 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
184 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
185 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
186 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
187 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
188 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
189 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
1810 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
1811 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
1812 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
1813 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly andshame unto him.
1814 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 1815 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
1816 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
1817 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
1818 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
1819 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
1820 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
1821 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
1822 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
1823 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
1824 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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191 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
192 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
193 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
194 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
195 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
196 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
197 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.
198 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
199 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
1910 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
1911 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
1912 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
1913 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
1914 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
1915 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
1916 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
1917 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
1918 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
1919 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
1920 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
1921 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
1922 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is betterthan a liar.
1923 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
1924 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
1925 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
1926 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
1927 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
1928 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
1929 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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201 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
202 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
203 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
204 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
205 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
206 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 207 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
208 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
209 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
2010 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.
2011 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
2012 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
2013 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
2014 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
2015 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
2016 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
2017 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
2018 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
2019 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
2020 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
2021 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
2022 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
2023 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
2024 Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 2025 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
2026 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
2027 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
2028 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
2029 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
2030 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
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211 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
212 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
213 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
214 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
215 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
216 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
217 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
218 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
219 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
2110 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
2111 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
2112 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
2113 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
2114 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
2115 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
2116 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
2117 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
2118 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
2119 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
2120 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
2121 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
2122 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
2123 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
2124 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
2125 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
2126 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
2127 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 2128 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
2129 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
2130 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
2131 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
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221 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
222 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
223 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
224 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
225 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
226 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
227 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
228 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
229 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
2210 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
2211 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
2212 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
2213 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
2214 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
2215 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
2216 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
2217 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
2218 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
2219 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
2220 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 2221 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? 2222 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 2223 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
2224 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 2225 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
2226 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
2227 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? 2228 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
2229 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
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231 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 232 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
233 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
234 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
235 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
236 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 237 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
238 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
239 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
2310 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 2311 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
2312 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
2313 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
2314 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
2315 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
2316 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
2317 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
2318 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
2319 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
2320 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 2321 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
2322 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
2323 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
2324 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
2325 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
2326 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
2327 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
2328 She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
2329 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
2330 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
2331 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
2332 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
2333 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
2334 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
2335 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
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241 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
242 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
243 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 244 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
245 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
246 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
247 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
248 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
249 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
2410 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
2411 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 2412 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? 2413 My son, eat thou honey,because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
2414 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
2415 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: 2416 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
2417 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 2418 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
2419 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked: 2420 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
2421 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 2422 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? 2423 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
2424 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 2425 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
2426 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
2427 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
2428 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
2429 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
2430 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 2431 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
2432 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
2433 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 2434 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
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251 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
252 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
253 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
254 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
255 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
256 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: 257 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
258 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
259 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 2510 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
2511 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures ofsilver.
2512 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
2513 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
2514 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
2515 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
2516 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
2517Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
2518 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
2519 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
2520 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.
2521 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 2522 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
2523 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
2524 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
2525 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
2526 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
2527 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
2528 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
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261 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
262 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
263 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
264 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
265 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
266 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
267 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
268 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
269 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
2610 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
2611 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
2612 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
2613 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
2614 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
2615 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
2616 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
2617 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
2618 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 2619 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
2620 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
2621 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
2622 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
2623 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
2624 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 2625 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
2626 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
2627 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
2628 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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271 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
272 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
273 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
274 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? 275 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
276 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
277 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
278 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
279 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
2710 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
2711 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
2712 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
2713 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
2714 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
2715 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
2716 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
2717 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
2718 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
2719 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
2720 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
2721 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
2722 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
2723 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
2724 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 2725 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
2726 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
2727 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
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281 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
282 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.
283 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
284 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
285 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
286 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
287 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
288 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
289 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
2810 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
2811 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
2812 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
2813 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
2814 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
2815 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
2816 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
2817 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
2818 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
2819 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
2820 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
2821 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
2822 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
2823 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
2824 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
2825 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
2826 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
2827 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
2828 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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291 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
292 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
293 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
294 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
295 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
296 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
297 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
298 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
299 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
2910 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
2911 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
2912 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
2913 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
2914 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
2915 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
2916 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
2917 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
2918 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
2919 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
2920 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
2921 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
2922 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
2923 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
2924 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
2925 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
2926 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
2927 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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301 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, 302 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
303 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
304 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? 305 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
306 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
307 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 308 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 309 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
3010 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
3011 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
3012 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
3013 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
3014 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
3015 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: 3016 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.
3017 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
3018 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: 3019 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.
3020 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
3021 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: 3022 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; 3023 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
3024 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 3025 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 3026 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; 3027 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 3028 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
3029 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: 3030 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 3031 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
3032 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
3033 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
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311 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
312 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 313 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
314 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 315 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
316 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
317 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
318 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
319 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
3110 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
3111 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
3112 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
3113 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
3114 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
3115 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
3116 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
3117 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
3118 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
3119 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
3120 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
3121 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
3122 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
3123 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
3124 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
3125 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
3126 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
3127 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
3128 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
3129 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
3130 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
3131 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.