GetPassageurn:cts:pbc:bible.parallel.eng.kingjames:20urn:cts:pbc:bible.parallel.eng.kingjames:20The proverbs of Solomon the son of David , king of Israel ; To know wisdom and instruction ; to perceive the words of understanding ; To receive the instruction of wisdom , justice , and judgment , and equity ; To give subtilty to the simple , to the young man knowledge and discretion . A wise man will hear , and will increase learning ; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels : To understand a proverb , and the interpretation ; the words of the wise , and their dark sayings . The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge : but fools despise wisdom and instruction . My son , hear the instruction of thy father , and forsake not the law of thy mother : For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head , and chains about thy neck . My son , if sinners entice thee , consent thou not . If they say , Come with us , let us lay wait for blood , let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause : Let us swallow them up alive as the grave ; and whole , as those that go down into the pit : We shall find all precious substance , we shall fill our houses with spoil : Cast in thy lot among us ; let us all have one purse : My son , walk not thou in the way with them ; refrain thy foot from their path : For their feet run to evil , and make haste to shed blood . Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird . And they lay wait for their own blood ; they lurk privily for their own lives . So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain ; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof . Wisdom crieth without ; she uttereth her voice in the streets : She crieth in the chief place of concourse , in the openings of the gates : in the city she uttereth her words , saying , How long , ye simple ones , will ye love simplicity ? and the scorners delight in their scorning , and fools hate knowledge ? Turn you at my reproof : behold , I will pour out my spirit unto you , I will make known my words unto you . Because I have called , and ye refused ; I have stretched out my hand , and no man regarded ; But ye have set at nought all my counsel , and would none of my reproof : I also will laugh at your calamity ; I will mock when your fear cometh ; When your fear cometh as desolation , and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind ; when distress and anguish cometh upon you . Then shall they call upon me , but I will not answer ; they shall seek me early , but they shall not find me : For that they hated knowledge , and did not choose the fear of the LORD : They would none of my counsel : they despised all my reproof . Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way , and be filled with their own devices . For the turning away of the simple shall slay them , and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them . But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely , and shall be quiet from fear of evil . My son , if thou wilt receive my words , and hide my commandments with thee ; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom , and apply thine heart to understanding ; Yea , if thou criest after knowledge , and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; If thou seekest her as silver , and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD , and find the knowledge of God . For the LORD giveth wisdom : out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding . He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous : he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly . He keepeth the paths of judgment , and preserveth the way of his saints . Then shalt thou understand righteousness , and judgment , and equity ; yea , every good path . When wisdom entereth into thine heart , and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul ; Discretion shall preserve thee , understanding shall keep thee : To deliver thee from the way of the evil man , from the man that speaketh froward things ; Who leave the paths of uprightness , to walk in the ways of darkness ; Who rejoice to do evil , and delight in the frowardness of the wicked ; Whose ways are crooked , and they froward in their paths : To deliver thee from the strange woman , even from the stranger which flattereth with her words ; Which forsaketh the guide of her youth , and forgetteth the covenant of her God . For her house inclineth unto death , and her paths unto the dead . None that go unto her return again , neither take they hold of the paths of life . That thou mayest walk in the way of good men , and keep the paths of the righteous . For the upright shall dwell in the land , and the perfect shall remain in it . But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth , and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it . My son , forget not my law ; but let thine heart keep my commandments : For length of days , and long life , and peace , shall they add to thee . Let not mercy and truth forsake thee : bind them about thy neck ; write them upon the table of thine heart : So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man . Trust in the LORD with all thine heart ; and lean not unto thine own understanding . In all thy ways acknowledge him , and he shall direct thy paths . Be not wise in thine own eyes : fear the LORD , and depart from evil . It shall be health to thy navel , and marrow to thy bones . Honour the LORD with thy substance , and with the firstfruits of all thine increase : So shall thy barns be filled with plenty , and thy presses shall burst out with new wine . My son , despise not the chastening of the LORD ; neither be weary of his correction : For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth ; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth . Happy is the man that findeth wisdom , and the man that getteth understanding . For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver , and the gain thereof than fine gold . She is more precious than rubies : and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her . Length of days is in her right hand ; and in her left hand riches and honour . Her ways are ways of pleasantness , and all her paths are peace . The is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her : and happy is every one that retaineth her . The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth ; by understanding hath he established the heavens . By his knowledge the depths are broken up , and the clouds drop down the dew . My son , let not them depart from thine eyes : keep sound wisdom and discretion : So shall they be life unto thy soul , and grace to thy neck . Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely , and thy foot shall not stumble . When thou liest down , thou shalt not be afraid : yea , thou shalt lie down , and thy sleep shall be sweet . Be not afraid of sudden fear , neither of the desolation of the wicked , when it cometh . For the LORD shall be thy confidence , and shall keep thy foot from being taken . Withhold not good from them to whom it is due , when it is in the power of thine hand to do it . Say not unto thy neighbour , Go , and come again , and to morrow I will give ; when thou hast it by thee . Devise not evil against thy neighbour , seeing he dwelleth securely by thee . Strive not with a man without cause , if he have done thee no harm . Envy thou not the oppressor , and choose none of his ways . For the froward is abomination to the LORD : but his secret is with the righteous . The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked : but he blesseth the habitation of the just . Surely he scorneth the scorners : but he giveth grace unto the lowly . The wise shall inherit glory : but shame shall be the promotion of fools . Hear , ye children , the instruction of a father , and attend to know understanding . For I give you good doctrine , forsake ye not my law . For I was my father's son , tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother . He taught me also , and said unto me , Let thine heart retain my words : keep my commandments , and live . Get wisdom , get understanding : forget it not ; neither decline from the words of my mouth . Forsake her not , and she shall preserve thee : love her , and she shall keep thee . Wisdom is the principal thing ; therefore get wisdom : and with all thy getting get understanding . Exalt her , and she shall promote thee : she shall bring thee to honour , when thou dost embrace her . She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace : a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee . Hear , O my son , and receive my sayings ; and the years of thy life shall be many . I have taught thee in the way of wisdom ; I have led thee in right paths . When thou goest , thy steps shall not be straitened ; and when thou runnest , thou shalt not stumble . Take fast hold of instruction ; let her not go : keep her ; for she is thy life . Enter not into the path of the wicked , and go not in the way of evil men . Avoid it , pass not by it , turn from it , and pass away . For they sleep not , except they have done mischief ; and their sleep is taken away , unless they cause some to fall . For they eat the bread of wickedness , and drink the wine of violence . But the path of the just is as the shining light , that shineth more and more unto the perfect day . The way of the wicked is as darkness : they know not at what they stumble . My son , attend to my words ; incline thine ear unto my sayings . Let them not depart from thine eyes ; keep them in the midst of thine heart . For they are life unto those that find them , and health to all their flesh . Keep thy heart with all diligence ; for out of it are the issues of life . Put away from thee a froward mouth , and perverse lips put far from thee . Let thine eyes look right on , and let thine eyelids look straight before thee . Ponder the path of thy feet , and let all thy ways be established . Turn not to the right hand nor to the left : remove thy foot from evil . My son , attend unto my wisdom , and bow thine ear to my understanding : That thou mayest regard discretion , and that thy lips may keep knowledge . For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb , and her mouth is smoother than oil : But her end is bitter as wormwood , sharp as a twoedged sword . Her feet go down to death ; her steps take hold on hell . Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life , her ways are moveable , that thou canst not know them . Hear me now therefore , O ye children , and depart not from the words of my mouth . Remove thy way far from her , and come not nigh the door of her house : Lest thou give thine honour unto others , and thy years unto the cruel : Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth ; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger ; And thou mourn at the last , when thy flesh and thy body are consumed , And say , How have I hated instruction , and my heart despised reproof ; And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers , nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me ! I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly . Drink waters out of thine own cistern , and running waters out of thine own well . Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad , and rivers of waters in the streets . Let them be only thine own , and not strangers' with thee . Let thy fountain be blessed : and rejoice with the wife of thy youth . Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe ; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times ; and be thou ravished always with her love . And why wilt thou , my son , be ravished with a strange woman , and embrace the bosom of a stranger ? For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD , and he pondereth all his goings . His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself , and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins . He shall die without instruction ; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray . My son , if thou be surety for thy friend , if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger , Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth , thou art taken with the words of thy mouth . Do this now , my son , deliver thyself , when thou art come into the hand of thy friend ; go , humble thyself , and make sure thy friend . Give not sleep to thine eyes , nor slumber to thine eyelids . Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter , and as a bird from the hand of the fowler . Go to the ant , thou sluggard ; consider her ways , and be wise : Which having no guide , overseer , or ruler , Provideth her meat in the summer , and gathereth her food in the harvest . How long wilt thou sleep , O sluggard ? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep ? Yet a little sleep , a little slumber , a little folding of the hands to sleep : So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth , and thy want as an armed man . A naughty person , a wicked man , walketh with a froward mouth . He winketh with his eyes , he speaketh with his feet , he teacheth with his fingers ; Frowardness is in his heart , he deviseth mischief continually ; he soweth discord . Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly ; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy . These six things doth the LORD hate : yea , seven are an abomination unto him : A proud look , a lying tongue , and hands that shed innocent blood , An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations , feet that be swift in running to mischief , A false witness that speaketh lies , and he that soweth discord among brethren . My son , keep thy father's commandment , and forsake not the law of thy mother : Bind them continually upon thine heart , and tie them about thy neck . When thou goest , it shall lead thee ; when thou sleepest , it shall keep thee ; and when thou awakest , it shall talk with thee . For the commandment is a lamp ; and the law is light ; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life : To keep thee from the evil woman , from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman . Lust not after her beauty in thine heart ; neither let her take thee with her eyelids . For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread : and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life . Can a man take fire in his bosom , and his clothes not be burned ? Can one go upon hot coals , and his feet not be burned ? So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife ; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent . Men do not despise a thief , if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry ; But if he be found , he shall restore sevenfold ; he shall give all the substance of his house . But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding : he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul . A wound and dishonour shall he get ; and his reproach shall not be wiped away . For jealousy is the rage of a man : therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance . He will not regard any ransom ; neither will he rest content , though thou givest many gifts . My son , keep my words , and lay up my commandments with thee . Keep my commandments , and live ; and my law as the apple of thine eye . Bind them upon thy fingers , write them upon the table of thine heart . Say unto wisdom , Thou art my sister ; and call understanding thy kinswoman : That they may keep thee from the strange woman , from the stranger which flattereth with her words . For at the window of my house I looked through my casement , And beheld among the simple ones , I discerned among the youths , a young man void of understanding , Passing through the street near her corner ; and he went the way to her house , In the twilight , in the evening , in the black and dark night : And , behold , there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot , and subtil of heart . ( She is loud and stubborn ; her feet abide not in her house : Now is she without , now in the streets , and lieth in wait at every corner . ) So she caught him , and kissed him , and with an impudent face said unto him , I have peace offerings with me ; this day have I payed my vows . Therefore came I forth to meet thee , diligently to seek thy face , and I have found thee . I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry , with carved works , with fine linen of Egypt . I have perfumed my bed with myrrh , aloes , and cinnamon . Come , let us take our fill of love until the morning : let us solace ourselves with loves . For the goodman is not at home , he is gone a long journey : He hath taken a bag of money with him , and will come home at the day appointed . With her much fair speech she caused him to yield , with the flattering of her lips she forced him . He goeth after her straightway , as an ox goeth to the slaughter , or as a fool to the correction of the stocks ; Till a dart strike through his liver ; as a bird hasteth to the snare , and knoweth not that it is for his life . Hearken unto me now therefore , O ye children , and attend to the words of my mouth . Let not thine heart decline to her ways , go not astray in her paths . For she hath cast down many wounded : yea , many strong men have been slain by her . Her house is the way to hell , going down to the chambers of death . Doth not wisdom cry ? and understanding put forth her voice ? She standeth in the top of high places , by the way in the places of the paths . She crieth at the gates , at the entry of the city , at the coming in at the doors . Unto you , O men , I call ; and my voice is to the sons of man . O ye simple , understand wisdom : and , ye fools , be ye of an understanding heart . Hear ; for I will speak of excellent things ; and the opening of my lips shall be right things . For my mouth shall speak truth ; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips . All the words of my mouth are in righteousness ; there is nothing froward or perverse in them . They are all plain to him that understandeth , and right to them that find knowledge . Receive my instruction , and not silver ; and knowledge rather than choice gold . For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it . I wisdom dwell with prudence , and find out knowledge of witty inventions . The fear of the LORD is to hate evil : pride , and arrogancy , and the evil way , and the froward mouth , do I hate . Counsel is mine , and sound wisdom : I am understanding ; I have strength . By me kings reign , and princes decree justice . By me princes rule , and nobles , even all the judges of the earth . I love them that love me ; and those that seek me early shall find me . Riches and honour are with me ; yea , durable riches and righteousness . My fruit is better than gold , yea , than fine gold ; and my revenue than choice silver . I lead in the way of righteousness , in the midst of the paths of judgment : That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance ; and I will fill their treasures . The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way , before his works of old . I was set up from everlasting , from the beginning , or ever the earth was . When there were no depths , I was brought forth ; when there were no fountains abounding with water . Before the mountains were settled , before the hills was I brought forth : While as yet he had not made the earth , nor the fields , nor the highest part of the dust of the world . When he prepared the heavens , I was there : when he set a compass upon the face of the depth : When he established the clouds above : when he strengthened the fountains of the deep : When he gave to the sea his decree , that the waters should not pass his commandment : when he appointed the foundations of the earth : Then I was by him , as one brought up with him : and I was daily his delight , rejoicing always before him ; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth ; and my delights were with the sons of men . Now therefore hearken unto me , O ye children : for blessed are they that keep my ways . Hear instruction , and be wise , and refuse it not . Blessed is the man that heareth me , watching daily at my gates , waiting at the posts of my doors . For whoso findeth me findeth life , and shall obtain favour of the LORD . But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul : all they that hate me love death . Wisdom hath builded her house , she hath hewn out her seven pillars : She hath killed her beasts ; she hath mingled her wine ; she hath also furnished her table . She hath sent forth her maidens : she crieth upon the highest places of the city , Whoso is simple , let him turn in hither : as for him that wanteth understanding , she saith to him , Come , eat of my bread , and drink of the wine which I have mingled . Forsake the foolish , and live ; and go in the way of understanding . He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame : and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot . Reprove not a scorner , lest he hate thee : rebuke a wise man , and he will love thee . Give instruction to a wise man , and he will be yet wiser : teach a just man , and he will increase in learning . The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom : and the knowledge of the holy is understanding . For by me thy days shall be multiplied , and the years of thy life shall be increased . If thou be wise , thou shalt be wise for thyself : but if thou scornest , thou alone shalt bear it . A foolish woman is clamourous : she is simple , and knoweth nothing . For she sitteth at the door of her house , on a seat in the high places of the city , To call passengers who go right on their ways : Whoso is simple , let him turn in hither : and as for him that wanteth understanding , she saith to him , Stolen waters are sweet , and bread eaten in secret is pleasant . But he knoweth not that the dead are there ; and that her guests are in the depths of hell . The proverbs of Solomon . A wise son maketh a glad father : but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother . Treasures of wickedness profit nothing : but righteousness delivereth from death . The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish : but he casteth away the substance of the wicked . He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand : but the hand of the diligent maketh rich . He that gathereth in summer is a wise son : but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame . Blessings are upon the head of the just : but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked . The memory of the just is blessed : but the name of the wicked shall rot . The wise in heart will receive commandments : but a prating fool shall fall . He that walketh uprightly walketh surely : but he that perverteth his ways shall be known . He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow : but a prating fool shall fall . The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life : but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked . Hatred stirreth up strifes : but love covereth all sins . 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 . Wise men lay up knowledge : but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction . The rich man's wealth is his strong city : the destruction of the poor is their poverty . The labour of the righteous tendeth to life : the fruit of the wicked to sin . He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction : but he that refuseth reproof erreth . He that hideth hatred with lying lips , and he that uttereth a slander , is a fool . In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin : but he that refraineth his lips is wise . The tongue of the just is as choice silver : the heart of the wicked is little worth . The lips of the righteous feed many : but fools die for want of wisdom . The blessing of the LORD , it maketh rich , and he addeth no sorrow with it . It is as sport to a fool to do mischief : but a man of understanding hath wisdom . The fear of the wicked , it shall come upon him : but the desire of the righteous shall be granted . As the whirlwind passeth , so is the wicked no more : but the righteous is an everlasting foundation . As vinegar to the teeth , and as smoke to the eyes , so is the sluggard to them that send him . The fear of the LORD prolongeth days : but the years of the wicked shall be shortened . The hope of the righteous shall be gladness : but the expectation of the wicked shall perish . The way of the LORD is strength to the upright : but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity . The righteous shall never be removed : but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth . The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom : but the froward tongue shall be cut out . The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable : but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness . A false balance is abomination to the LORD : but a just weight is his delight . When pride cometh , then cometh shame : but with the lowly is wisdom . The integrity of the upright shall guide them : but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them . Riches profit not in the day of wrath : but righteousness delivereth from death . The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way : but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness . The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them : but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness . When a wicked man dieth , his expectation shall perish : and the hope of unjust men perisheth . The righteous is delivered out of trouble , and the wicked cometh in his stead . An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour : but through knowledge shall the just be delivered . When it goeth well with the righteous , the city rejoiceth : and when the wicked perish , there is shouting . By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted : but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked . He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour : but a man of understanding holdeth his peace . A talebearer revealeth secrets : but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter . Where no counsel is , the people fall : but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety . He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure . A gracious woman retaineth honour : and strong men retain riches . The merciful man doeth good to his own soul : but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh . The wicked worketh a deceitful work : but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward . As righteousness tendeth to life : so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death . They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD : but such as are upright in their way are his delight . Though hand join in hand , the wicked shall not be unpunished : but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered . As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout , so is a fair woman which is without discretion . The desire of the righteous is only good : but the expectation of the wicked is wrath . There is that scattereth , and yet increaseth ; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet , but it tendeth to poverty . The liberal soul shall be made fat : and he that watereth shall be watered also himself . He that withholdeth corn , the people shall curse him : but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it . He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour : but he that seeketh mischief , it shall come unto him . He that trusteth in his riches shall fall : but the righteous shall flourish as a branch . He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind : and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart . The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life ; and he that winneth souls is wise . Behold , the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth : much more the wicked and the sinner . Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge : but he that hateth reproof is brutish . A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD : but a man of wicked devices will he condemn . A man shall not be established by wickedness : but the root of the righteous shall not be moved . A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband : but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones . The thoughts of the righteous are right : but the counsels of the wicked are deceit . The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood : but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them . The wicked are overthrown , and are not : but the house of the righteous shall stand . A man shall be commended according to his wisdom : but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised . He that is despised , and hath a servant , is better than he that honoureth himself , and lacketh bread . A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast : but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel . He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread : but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding . The wicked desireth the net of evil men : but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit . The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips : but the just shall come out of trouble . 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 . The way of a fool is right in his own eyes : but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise . A fool's wrath is presently known : but a prudent man covereth shame . He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness : but a false witness deceit . There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword : but the tongue of the wise is health . The lip of truth shall be established for ever : but a lying tongue is but for a moment . Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil : but to the counsellers of peace is joy . There shall no evil happen to the just : but the wicked shall be filled with mischief . Lying lips are abomination to the LORD : but they that deal truly are his delight . A prudent man concealeth knowledge : but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness . The hand of the diligent shall bear rule : but the slothful shall be under tribute . Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop : but a good word maketh it glad . The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour : but the way of the wicked seduceth them . The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting : but the substance of a diligent man is precious . In the way of righteousness is life ; and in the pathway thereof there is no death . A wise son heareth his father's instruction : but a scorner heareth not rebuke . A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth : but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence . He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life : but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction . The soul of the sluggard desireth , and hath nothing : but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat . A righteous man hateth lying : but a wicked man is loathsome , and cometh to shame . Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way : but wickedness overthroweth the sinner . There is that maketh himself rich , yet hath nothing : there is that maketh himself poor , yet hath great riches . The ransom of a man's life are his riches : but the poor heareth not rebuke . The light of the righteous rejoiceth : but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out . Only by pride cometh contention : but with the well advised is wisdom . Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished : but he that gathereth by labour shall increase . Hope deferred maketh the heart sick : but when the desire cometh , it is a tree of life . Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed : but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded . The law of the wise is a fountain of life , to depart from the snares of death . Good understanding giveth favour : but the way of transgressors is hard . Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge : but a fool layeth open his folly . A wicked messenger falleth into mischief : but a faithful ambassador is health . Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction : but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured . The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul : but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil . He that walketh with wise men shall be wise : but a companion of fools shall be destroyed . Evil pursueth sinners : but to the righteous good shall be repayed . A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children : and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just . Much food is in the tillage of the poor : but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment . He that spareth his rod hateth his son : but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes . The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul : but the belly of the wicked shall want . Every wise woman buildeth her house : but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands . He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD : but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him . In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride : but the lips of the wise shall preserve them . Where no oxen are , the crib is clean : but much increase is by the strength of the ox . A faithful witness will not lie : but a false witness will utter lies . A scorner seeketh wisdom , and findeth it not : but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth . Go from the presence of a foolish man , when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge . The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way : but the folly of fools is deceit . Fools make a mock at sin : but among the righteous there is favour . The heart knoweth his own bitterness ; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy . The house of the wicked shall be overthrown : but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish . There is a way which seemeth right unto a man , but the end thereof are the ways of death . Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful ; and the end of that mirth is heaviness . The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways : and a good man shall be satisfied from himself . The simple believeth every word : but the prudent man looketh well to his going . A wise man feareth , and departeth from evil : but the fool rageth , and is confident . He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly : and a man of wicked devices is hated . The simple inherit folly : but the prudent are crowned with knowledge . The evil bow before the good ; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous . The poor is hated even of his own neighbour : but the rich hath many friends . He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth : but he that hath mercy on the poor , happy is he . Do they not err that devise evil ? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good . In all labour there is profit : but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury . The crown of the wise is their riches : but the foolishness of fools is folly . A true witness delivereth souls : but a deceitful witness speaketh lies . In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence : and his children shall have a place of refuge . The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life , to depart from the snares of death . In the multitude of people is the king's honour : but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince . He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding : but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly . A sound heart is the life of the flesh : but envy the rottenness of the bones . He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker : but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor . The wicked is driven away in his wickedness : but the righteous hath hope in his death . Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding : but that which is in the midst of fools is made known . Righteousness exalteth a nation : but sin is a reproach to any people . The king's favour is toward a wise servant : but his wrath is against him that causeth shame . A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger . The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright : but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness . The eyes of the LORD are in every place , beholding the evil and the good . A wholesome tongue is a tree of life : but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit . A fool despiseth his father's instruction : but he that regardeth reproof is prudent . In the house of the righteous is much treasure : but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble . The lips of the wise disperse knowledge : but the heart of the foolish doeth not so . The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD : but the prayer of the upright is his delight . The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD : but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness . Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way : and he that hateth reproof shall die . Hell and destruction are before the LORD : how much more then the hearts of the children of men ? A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him : neither will he go unto the wise . A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance : but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken . The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge : but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness . All the days of the afflicted are evil : but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast . Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith . Better is a dinner of herbs where love is , than a stalled ox and hatred therewith . A wrathful man stirreth up strife : but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife . The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns : but the way of the righteous is made plain . A wise son maketh a glad father : but a foolish man despiseth his mother . Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom : but a man of understanding walketh uprightly . Without counsel purposes are disappointed : but in the multitude of counsellers they are established . A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth : and a word spoken in due season , how good is it ! The way of life is above to the wise , that he may depart from hell beneath . The LORD will destroy the house of the proud : but he will establish the border of the widow . The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD : but the words of the pure are pleasant words . He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house ; but he that hateth gifts shall live . The heart of the righteous studieth to answer : but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things . The LORD is far from the wicked : but he heareth the prayer of the righteous . The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart : and a good report maketh the bones fat . The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise . He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul : but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding . The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom ; and before honour is humility . The preparations of the heart in man , and the answer of the tongue , is from the LORD . All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes ; but the LORD weigheth the spirits . Commit thy works unto the LORD , and thy thoughts shall be established . The LORD hath made all things for himself : yea , even the wicked for the day of evil . Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD : though hand join in hand , he shall not be unpunished . By mercy and truth iniquity is purged : and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil . When a man's ways please the LORD , he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him . Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right . A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps . A divine sentence is in the lips of the king : his mouth transgresseth not in judgment . A just weight and balance are the LORD's : all the weights of the bag are his work . It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness : for the throne is established by righteousness . Righteous lips are the delight of kings ; and they love him that speaketh right . The wrath of a king is as messengers of death : but a wise man will pacify it . In the light of the king's countenance is life ; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain . How much better is it to get wisdom than gold ! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver ! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil : he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul . Pride goeth before destruction , and an haughty spirit before a fall . Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly , than to divide the spoil with the proud . He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good : and whoso trusteth in the LORD , happy is he . The wise in heart shall be called prudent : and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning . Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it : but the instruction of fools is folly . The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth , and addeth learning to his lips . Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul , and health to the bones . There is a way that seemeth right unto a man , but the end thereof are the ways of death . He that laboureth laboureth for himself ; for his mouth craveth it of him . An ungodly man diggeth up evil : and in his lips there is as a burning fire . A froward man soweth strife : and a whisperer separateth chief friends . A violent man enticeth his neighbour , and leadeth him into the way that is not good . He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things : moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass . The hoary head is a crown of glory , if it be found in the way of righteousness . He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty ; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city . The lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD . Better is a dry morsel , and quietness therewith , than an house full of sacrifices with strife . A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame , and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren . The fining pot is for silver , and the furnace for gold : but the LORD trieth the hearts . A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips ; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue . Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker : and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished . Children's children are the crown of old men ; and the glory of children are their fathers . Excellent speech becometh not a fool : much less do lying lips a prince . A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it : whithersoever it turneth , it prospereth . He that covereth a transgression seeketh love ; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends . A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool . An evil man seeketh only rebellion : therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him . Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man , rather than a fool in his folly . Whoso rewardeth evil for good , evil shall not depart from his house . The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water : therefore leave off contention , before it be meddled with . He that justifieth the wicked , and he that condemneth the just , even they both are abomination to the LORD . Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom , seeing he hath no heart to it ? A friend loveth at all times , and a brother is born for adversity . A man void of understanding striketh hands , and becometh surety in the presence of his friend . He loveth transgression that loveth strife : and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction . He that hath a froward heart findeth no good : and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief . He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow : and the father of a fool hath no joy . A merry heart doeth good like a medicine : but a broken spirit drieth the bones . A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment . Wisdom is before him that hath understanding ; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth . A foolish son is a grief to his father , and bitterness to her that bare him . Also to punish the just is not good , nor to strike princes for equity . He that hath knowledge spareth his words : and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit . Even a fool , when he holdeth his peace , is counted wise : and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding . Through desire a man , having separated himself , seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom . A fool hath no delight in understanding , but that his heart may discover itself . When the wicked cometh , then cometh also contempt , and with ignominy reproach . The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters , and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook . It is not good to accept the person of the wicked , to overthrow the righteous in judgment . A fool's lips enter into contention , and his mouth calleth for strokes . A fool's mouth is his destruction , and his lips are the snare of his soul . The words of a talebearer are as wounds , and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly . He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster . The name of the LORD is a strong tower : the righteous runneth into it , and is safe . The rich man's wealth is his strong city , and as an high wall in his own conceit . Before destruction the heart of man is haughty , and before honour is humility . He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame unto him . The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity ; but a wounded spirit who can bear ? The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge ; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge . A man's gift maketh room for him , and bringeth him before great men . He that is first in his own cause seemeth just ; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him . The lot causeth contentions to cease , and parteth between the mighty . A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city : and their contentions are like the bars of a castle . A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth ; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled . Death and life are in the power of the tongue : and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof . Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favour of the LORD . The poor useth intreaties ; but the rich answereth roughly . A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly : and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother . Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity , than he that is perverse in his lips , and is a fool . Also , that the soul be without knowledge , it is not good ; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth . The foolishness of man perverteth his way : and his heart fretteth against the LORD . Wealth maketh many friends ; but the poor is separated from his neighbour . A false witness shall not be unpunished , and he that speaketh lies shall not escape . Many will intreat the favour of the prince : and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts . 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 . He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul : he that keepeth understanding shall find good . A false witness shall not be unpunished , and he that speaketh lies shall perish . Delight is not seemly for a fool ; much less for a servant to have rule over princes . The discretion of a man deferreth his anger ; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression . The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion ; but his favour is as dew upon the grass . A foolish son is the calamity of his father : and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping . House and riches are the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife is from the LORD . Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep ; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger . He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul ; but he that despiseth his ways shall die . He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD ; and that which he hath given will he pay him again . Chasten thy son while there is hope , and let not thy soul spare for his crying . A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment : for if thou deliver him , yet thou must do it again . Hear counsel , and receive instruction , that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end . There are many devices in a man's heart ; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD , that shall stand . The desire of a man is his kindness : and a poor man is better than a liar . The fear of the LORD tendeth to life : and he that hath it shall abide satisfied ; he shall not be visited with evil . A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom , and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again . Smite a scorner , and the simple will beware : and reprove one that hath understanding , and he will understand knowledge . He that wasteth his father , and chaseth away his mother , is a son that causeth shame , and bringeth reproach . Cease , my son , to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge . An ungodly witness scorneth judgment : and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity . Judgments are prepared for scorners , and stripes for the back of fools . Wine is a mocker , strong drink is raging : and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise . The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion : whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul . It is an honour for a man to cease from strife : but every fool will be meddling . The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold ; therefore shall he beg in harvest , and have nothing . Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water ; but a man of understanding will draw it out . Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness : but a faithful man who can find ? The just man walketh in his integrity : his children are blessed after him . A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes . Who can say , I have made my heart clean , I am pure from my sin ? Divers weights , and divers measures , both of them are alike abomination to the LORD . Even a child is known by his doings , whether his work be pure , and whether it be right . The hearing ear , and the seeing eye , the LORD hath made even both of them . Love not sleep , lest thou come to poverty ; open thine eyes , and thou shalt be satisfied with bread . It is naught , it is naught , saith the buyer : but when he is gone his way , then he boasteth . There is gold , and a multitude of rubies : but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel . Take his garment that is surety for a stranger : and take a pledge of him for a strange woman . Bread of deceit is sweet to a man ; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel . Every purpose is established by counsel : and with good advice make war . He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets : therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips . Whoso curseth his father or his mother , his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness . An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning ; but the end thereof shall not be blessed . Say not thou , I will recompense evil ; but wait on the LORD , and he shall save thee . Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD ; and a false balance is not good . Man's goings are of the LORD ; how can a man then understand his own way ? It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy , and after vows to make inquiry . A wise king scattereth the wicked , and bringeth the wheel over them . The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD , searching all the inward parts of the belly . Mercy and truth preserve the king : and his throne is upholden by mercy . The glory of young men is their strength : and the beauty of old men is the gray head . The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil : so do stripes the inward parts of the belly . The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD , as the rivers of water : he turneth it whithersoever he will . Every way of a man is right in his own eyes : but the LORD pondereth the hearts . To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice . An high look , and a proud heart , and the plowing of the wicked , is sin . The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness ; but of every one that is hasty only to want . The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death . The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them ; because they refuse to do judgment . The way of man is froward and strange : but as for the pure , his work is right . It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop , than with a brawling woman in a wide house . The soul of the wicked desireth evil : his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes . When the scorner is punished , the simple is made wise : and when the wise is instructed , he receiveth knowledge . The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked : but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness . Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor , he also shall cry himself , but shall not be heard . A gift in secret pacifieth anger : and a reward in the bosom strong wrath . It is joy to the just to do judgment : but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity . The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead . He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man : he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich . The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous , and the transgressor for the upright . It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman . There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise ; but a foolish man spendeth it up . He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life , righteousness , and honour . A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty , and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof . Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles . Proud and haughty scorner is his name , who dealeth in proud wrath . The desire of the slothful killeth him ; for his hands refuse to labour . He coveteth greedily all the day long : but the righteous giveth and spareth not . The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination : how much more , when he bringeth it with a wicked mind ? A false witness shall perish : but the man that heareth speaketh constantly . A wicked man hardeneth his face : but as for the upright , he directeth his way . There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD . The horse is prepared against the day of battle : but safety is of the LORD . A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches , and loving favour rather than silver and gold . The rich and poor meet together : the LORD is the maker of them all . A prudent man foreseeth the evil , and hideth himself : but the simple pass on , and are punished . By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches , and honour , and life . Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward : he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them . Train up a child in the way he should go : and when he is old , he will not depart from it . The rich ruleth over the poor , and the borrower is servant to the lender . He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity : and the rod of his anger shall fail . He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; for he giveth of his bread to the poor . Cast out the scorner , and contention shall go out ; yea , strife and reproach shall cease . He that loveth pureness of heart , for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend . The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge , and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor . The slothful man saith , There is a lion without , I shall be slain in the streets . The mouth of strange women is a deep pit : he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein . Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child ; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him . He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches , and he that giveth to the rich , shall surely come to want . Bow down thine ear , and hear the words of the wise , and apply thine heart unto my knowledge . For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee ; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips . That thy trust may be in the LORD , I have made known to thee this day , even to thee . Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge , 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 ? Rob not the poor , because he is poor : neither oppress the afflicted in the gate : For the LORD will plead their cause , and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them . Make no friendship with an angry man ; and with a furious man thou shalt not go : Lest thou learn his ways , and get a snare to thy soul . Be not thou one of them that strike hands , or of them that are sureties for debts . If thou hast nothing to pay , why should he take away thy bed from under thee ? Remove not the ancient landmark , which thy fathers have set . Seest thou a man diligent in his business ? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men . When thou sittest to eat with a ruler , consider diligently what is before thee : And put a knife to thy throat , if thou be a man given to appetite . Be not desirous of his dainties : for they are deceitful meat . Labour not to be rich : cease from thine own wisdom . Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not ? for riches certainly make themselves wings ; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven . Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye , neither desire thou his dainty meats : For as he thinketh in his heart , so is he : Eat and drink , saith he to thee ; but his heart is not with thee . The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up , and lose thy sweet words . Speak not in the ears of a fool : for he will despise the wisdom of thy words . Remove not the old landmark ; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless : For their redeemer is mighty ; he shall plead their cause with thee . Apply thine heart unto instruction , and thine ears to the words of knowledge . Withhold not correction from the child : for if thou beatest him with the rod , he shall not die . Thou shalt beat him with the rod , and shalt deliver his soul from hell . My son , if thine heart be wise , my heart shall rejoice , even mine . Yea , my reins shall rejoice , when thy lips speak right things . Let not thine heart envy sinners : but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long . For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off . Hear thou , my son , and be wise , and guide thine heart in the way . Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh : For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty : and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags . Hearken unto thy father that begat thee , and despise not thy mother when she is old . Buy the truth , and sell it not ; also wisdom , and instruction , and understanding . The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice : and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him . Thy father and thy mother shall be glad , and she that bare thee shall rejoice . My son , give me thine heart , and let thine eyes observe my ways . For a whore is a deep ditch ; and a strange woman is a narrow pit . She also lieth in wait as for a prey , and increaseth the transgressors among men . Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who hath contentions ? who hath babbling ? who hath wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to seek mixed wine . Look not thou upon the wine when it is red , when it giveth his colour in the cup , when it moveth itself aright . At the last it biteth like a serpent , and stingeth like an adder . Thine eyes shall behold strange women , and thine heart shall utter perverse things . 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 . 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 . Be not thou envious against evil men , neither desire to be with them . For their heart studieth destruction , and their lips talk of mischief . Through wisdom is an house builded ; and by understanding it is established : And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches . A wise man is strong ; yea , a man of knowledge increaseth strength . For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war : and in multitude of counsellers there is safety . Wisdom is too high for a fool : he openeth not his mouth in the gate . He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person . The thought of foolishness is sin : and the scorner is an abomination to men . If thou faint in the day of adversity , thy strength is small . If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death , and those that are ready to be slain ; 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 ? My son , eat thou honey , because it is good ; and the honeycomb , which is sweet to thy taste : 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 . Lay not wait , O wicked man , against the dwelling of the righteous ; spoil not his resting place : For a just man falleth seven times , and riseth up again : but the wicked shall fall into mischief . Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth , and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth : Lest the LORD see it , and it displease him , and he turn away his wrath from him . Fret not thyself because of evil men , neither be thou envious at the wicked ; For there shall be no reward to the evil man ; the candle of the wicked shall be put out . My son , fear thou the LORD and the king : and meddle not with them that are given to change : For their calamity shall rise suddenly ; and who knoweth the ruin of them both ? These things also belong to the wise . It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment . He that saith unto the wicked , Thou are righteous ; him shall the people curse , nations shall abhor him : But to them that rebuke him shall be delight , and a good blessing shall come upon them . Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer . Prepare thy work without , and make it fit for thyself in the field ; and afterwards build thine house . Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause ; and deceive not with thy lips . Say not , I will do so to him as he hath done to me : I will render to the man according to his work . I went by the field of the slothful , and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding ; And , lo , it was all grown over with thorns , and nettles had covered the face thereof , and the stone wall thereof was broken down . Then I saw , and considered it well : I looked upon it , and received instruction . Yet a little sleep , a little slumber , a little folding of the hands to sleep : So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth ; and thy want as an armed man . These are also proverbs of Solomon , which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out . It is the glory of God to conceal a thing : but the honour of kings is to search out a matter . The heaven for height , and the earth for depth , and the heart of kings is unsearchable . Take away the dross from the silver , and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer . Take away the wicked from before the king , and his throne shall be established in righteousness . Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king , and stand not in the place of great men : For better it is that it be said unto thee , Come up hither ; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen . 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 . Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself ; and discover not a secret to another : Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame , and thine infamy turn not away . A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver . As an earring of gold , and an ornament of fine gold , so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear . 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 . Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain . By long forbearing is a prince persuaded , and a soft tongue breaketh the bone . Hast thou found honey ? eat so much as is sufficient for thee , lest thou be filled therewith , and vomit it . Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house ; lest he be weary of thee , and so hate thee . A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul , and a sword , and a sharp arrow . Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth , and a foot out of joint . 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 . If thine enemy be hungry , give him bread to eat ; and if he be thirsty , give him water to drink : For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head , and the LORD shall reward thee . The north wind driveth away rain : so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue . It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop , than with a brawling woman and in a wide house . As cold waters to a thirsty soul , so is good news from a far country . A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain , and a corrupt spring . It is not good to eat much honey : so for men to search their own glory is not glory . He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down , and without walls . As snow in summer , and as rain in harvest , so honour is not seemly for a fool . As the bird by wandering , as the swallow by flying , so the curse causeless shall not come . A whip for the horse , a bridle for the ass , and a rod for the fool's back . Answer not a fool according to his folly , lest thou also be like unto him . Answer a fool according to his folly , lest he be wise in his own conceit . He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet , and drinketh damage . The legs of the lame are not equal : so is a parable in the mouth of fools . As he that bindeth a stone in a sling , so is he that giveth honour to a fool . As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard , so is a parable in the mouth of fools . The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool , and rewardeth transgressors . As a dog returneth to his vomit , so a fool returneth to his folly . Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? there is more hope of a fool than of him . The slothful man saith , There is a lion in the way ; a lion is in the streets . As the door turneth upon his hinges , so doth the slothful upon his bed . The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom ; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth . The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason . He that passeth by , and meddleth with strife belonging not to him , is like one that taketh a dog by the ears . As a mad man who casteth firebrands , arrows , and death , So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour , and saith , Am not I in sport ? Where no wood is , there the fire goeth out : so where there is no talebearer , the strife ceaseth . As coals are to burning coals , and wood to fire ; so is a contentious man to kindle strife . The words of a talebearer are as wounds , and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly . Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross . He that hateth dissembleth with his lips , and layeth up deceit within him ; When he speaketh fair , believe him not : for there are seven abominations in his heart . Whose hatred is covered by deceit , his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation . Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein : and he that rolleth a stone , it will return upon him . A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it ; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin . Boast not thyself of to morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . Let another man praise thee , and not thine own mouth ; a stranger , and not thine own lips . A stone is heavy , and the sand weighty ; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both . Wrath is cruel , and anger is outrageous ; but who is able to stand before envy ? Open rebuke is better than secret love . Faithful are the wounds of a friend ; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful . The full soul loatheth an honeycomb ; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet . As a bird that wandereth from her nest , so is a man that wandereth from his place . Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart : so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel . 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 . My son , be wise , and make my heart glad , that I may answer him that reproacheth me . A prudent man foreseeth the evil , and hideth himself ; but the simple pass on , and are punished . Take his garment that is surety for a stranger , and take a pledge of him for a strange woman . He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice , rising early in the morning , it shall be counted a curse to him . A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike . Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind , and the ointment of his right hand , which bewrayeth itself . Iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend . Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof : so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured . As in water face answereth to face , so the heart of man to man . Hell and destruction are never full ; so the eyes of man are never satisfied . As the fining pot for silver , and the furnace for gold ; so is a man to his praise . Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle , yet will not his foolishness depart from him . Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks , and look well to thy herds . For riches are not for ever : and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth , and the tender grass sheweth itself , and herbs of the mountains are gathered . The lambs are for thy clothing , and the goats are the price of the field . And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food , for the food of thy household , and for the maintenance for thy maidens . The wicked flee when no man pursueth : but the righteous are bold as a lion . 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 . A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food . They that forsake the law praise the wicked : but such as keep the law contend with them . Evil men understand not judgment : but they that seek the LORD understand all things . Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness , than he that is perverse in his ways , though he be rich . Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son : but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father . He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance , he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor . He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law , even his prayer shall be abomination . 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 . The rich man is wise in his own conceit ; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out . When righteous men do rejoice , there is great glory : but when the wicked rise , a man is hidden . He that covereth his sins shall not prosper : but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy . Happy is the man that feareth alway : but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief . As a roaring lion , and a ranging bear ; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people . The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor : but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days . A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit ; let no man stay him . Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved : but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once . He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread : but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough . A faithful man shall abound with blessings : but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent . To have respect of persons is not good : for for a piece of bread that man will transgress . He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye , and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him . He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue . Whoso robbeth his father or his mother , and saith , It is no transgression ; the same is the companion of a destroyer . He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife : but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat . He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool : but whoso walketh wisely , he shall be delivered . He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack : but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse . When the wicked rise , men hide themselves : but when they perish , the righteous increase . He , that being often reproved hardeneth his neck , shall suddenly be destroyed , and that without remedy . When the righteous are in authority , the people rejoice : but when the wicked beareth rule , the people mourn . Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father : but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance . The king by judgment establisheth the land : but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it . A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet . In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare : but the righteous doth sing and rejoice . The righteous considereth the cause of the poor : but the wicked regardeth not to know it . Scornful men bring a city into a snare : but wise men turn away wrath . If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man , whether he rage or laugh , there is no rest . The bloodthirsty hate the upright : but the just seek his soul . A fool uttereth all his mind : but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards . If a ruler hearken to lies , all his servants are wicked . The poor and the deceitful man meet together : the LORD lighteneth both their eyes . The king that faithfully judgeth the poor , his throne shall be established for ever . The rod and reproof give wisdom : but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame . When the wicked are multiplied , transgression increaseth : but the righteous shall see their fall . Correct thy son , and he shall give thee rest ; yea , he shall give delight unto thy soul . Where there is no vision , the people perish : but he that keepeth the law , happy is he . A servant will not be corrected by words : for though he understand he will not answer . Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ? there is more hope of a fool than of him . He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length . An angry man stirreth up strife , and a furious man aboundeth in transgression . A man's pride shall bring him low : but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit . Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul : he heareth cursing , and bewrayeth it not . The fear of man bringeth a snare : but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe . Many seek the ruler's favour ; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD . An unjust man is an abomination to the just : and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked . The words of Agur the son of Jakeh , even the prophecy : the man spake unto Ithiel , even unto Ithiel and Ucal , Surely I am more brutish than any man , and have not the understanding of a man . I neither learned wisdom , nor have the knowledge of the holy . 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 ? Every word of God is pure : he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him . Add thou not unto his words , lest he reprove thee , and thou be found a liar . Two things have I required of thee ; deny me them not before I die : Remove far from me vanity and lies : give me neither poverty nor riches ; feed me with food convenient for me : 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 . Accuse not a servant unto his master , lest he curse thee , and thou be found guilty . There is a generation that curseth their father , and doth not bless their mother . There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes , and yet is not washed from their filthiness . There is a generation , O how lofty are their eyes ! and their eyelids are lifted up . 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 . The horseleach hath two daughters , crying , Give , give . There are three things that are never satisfied , yea , four things say not , It is enough : The grave ; and the barren womb ; the earth that is not filled with water ; and the fire that saith not , It is enough . 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 . There be three things which are too wonderful for me , yea , four which I know not : 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 . Such is the way of an adulterous woman ; she eateth , and wipeth her mouth , and saith , I have done no wickedness . For three things the earth is disquieted , and for four which it cannot bear : For a servant when he reigneth ; and a fool when he is filled with meat ; For an odious woman when she is married ; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress . There be four things which are little upon the earth , but they are exceeding wise : The ants are a people not strong , yet they prepare their meat in the summer ; The conies are but a feeble folk , yet make they their houses in the rocks ; The locusts have no king , yet go they forth all of them by bands ; The spider taketh hold with her hands , and is in kings' palaces . There be three things which go well , yea , four are comely in going : A lion which is strongest among beasts , and turneth not away for any ; A greyhound ; an he goat also ; and a king , against whom there is no rising up . If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself , or if thou hast thought evil , lay thine hand upon thy mouth . 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 . The words of king Lemuel , the prophecy that his mother taught him . What , my son ? and what , the son of my womb ? and what , the son of my vows ? Give not thy strength unto women , nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings . It is not for kings , O Lemuel , it is not for kings to drink wine ; nor for princes strong drink : Lest they drink , and forget the law , and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted . Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish , and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts . Let him drink , and forget his poverty , and remember his misery no more . Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction . Open thy mouth , judge righteously , and plead the cause of the poor and needy . Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies . The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her , so that he shall have no need of spoil . She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life . She seeketh wool , and flax , and worketh willingly with her hands . She is like the merchants' ships ; she bringeth her food from afar . She riseth also while it is yet night , and giveth meat to her household , and a portion to her maidens . She considereth a field , and buyeth it : with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard . She girdeth her loins with strength , and strengtheneth her arms . She perceiveth that her merchandise is good : her candle goeth not out by night . She layeth her hands to the spindle , and her hands hold the distaff . She stretcheth out her hand to the poor ; yea , she reacheth forth her hands to the needy . She is not afraid of the snow for her household : for all her household are clothed with scarlet . She maketh herself coverings of tapestry ; her clothing is silk and purple . Her husband is known in the gates , when he sitteth among the elders of the land . She maketh fine linen , and selleth it ; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant . Strength and honour are her clothing ; and she shall rejoice in time to come . She openeth her mouth with wisdom ; and in her tongue is the law of kindness . She looketh well to the ways of her household , and eateth not the bread of idleness . Her children arise up , and call her blessed ; her husband also , and he praiseth her . Many daughters have done virtuously , but thou excellest them all . Favour is deceitful , and beauty is vain : but a woman that feareth the LORD , she shall be praised . Give her of the fruit of her hands ; and let her own works praise her in the gates .