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Proverbs 1
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1	Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:	The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2	to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;	To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3	to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity;	To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4	to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.	To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5	He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:	A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6	to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.	To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7	The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.	The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8	Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;	My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9	for they shall be a garland of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.	For they [shall be] an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
10	My son, if sinners entice thee, consent not.	My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
11	If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;	If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
12	let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those that go down into the pit;	Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
13	we shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:	We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
14	cast in thy lot among us; we will all have one purse:	Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
15	-- my son, walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path;	My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
16	for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.	For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
17	For in vain the net is spread in the sight of anything which hath wings.	Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
18	And these lay wait for their own blood; they lurk secretly for their own lives.	And they lay wait for their [own] blood; they lurk privily for their [own] lives.
19	So are the paths of every one that is greedy of gain: it taketh away the life of its possessors.	So [are] the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; [which] taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
20	Wisdom crieth without; she raiseth her voice in the broadways;	Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
21	she calleth in the chief [place] of concourse, in the entry of the gates; in the city she uttereth her words:	She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, [saying],
22	How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?	How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
23	Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour forth my spirit unto you, I will make known to you my words.	Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
24	Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;	Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
25	and ye have rejected all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:	But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
26	I also will laugh in your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh;	I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
27	when your fear cometh as sudden destruction, and your calamity cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come upon you:	When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
28	-- then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me early, and shall not find me.	Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
29	Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Jehovah;	For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
30	they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof:	They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
31	therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way, and be filled with their own devices.	Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
32	For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall cause them to perish.	For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
33	But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be at rest from fear of evil.	But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Proverbs 2
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1	My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee,	My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2	so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom [and] thou apply thy heart to understanding;	So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding;
3	yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;	Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4	if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures:	If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures;
5	then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God.	Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6	For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth [come] knowledge and understanding.	For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
7	He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [he] is a shield to them that walk in integrity;	He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8	guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his godly ones.	He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
9	Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.	Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path.
10	When wisdom entereth into thy heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul,	When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11	discretion shall keep thee, understanding shall preserve thee:	Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
12	To deliver thee from the way of evil, from the man that speaketh froward things;	To deliver thee from the way of the evil [man], from the man that speaketh froward things;
13	[from those] who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;	Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;
14	who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of evil;	Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
15	whose paths are crooked, and who are perverted in their course:	Whose ways [are] crooked, and [they] froward in their paths:
16	To deliver thee from the strange woman, from the stranger who flattereth with her words;	To deliver thee from the strange woman, [even] from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words;
17	who forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God;	Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
18	-- for her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead;	For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
19	none that go unto her return again, neither do they attain to the paths of life:	None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
20	-- that thou mayest walk in the way of the good, and keep the paths of the righteous.	That thou mayest walk in the way of good [men], and keep the paths of the righteous.
21	For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it;	For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.
22	but the wicked shall be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful shall be plucked up out of it.	But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.
Proverbs 3
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1	My son, forget not my teaching, and let thy heart observe my commandments;	My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2	for length of days, and years of life, and peace shall they add to thee.	For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3	Let not loving-kindness and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:	Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4	and thou shalt find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.	So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5	Confide in Jehovah with all thy heart, and lean not unto thine own intelligence;	Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6	in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will make plain thy paths.	In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7	Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:	Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8	it shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones.	It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9	Honour Jehovah with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase;	Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10	so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine.	So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11	My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;	My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12	for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.	For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.
13	Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.	Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.
14	For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.	For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15	She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.	She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16	Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour.	Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.
17	Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.	Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.
18	She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her.	She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
19	Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.	The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
20	By his knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.	By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
21	My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:	My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
22	so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy neck.	So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
23	Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble;	Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
24	when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, but thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.	When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
25	Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh;	Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
26	for Jehovah shall be thy confidence, and he will keep thy foot from being taken.	For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
27	Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.	Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it].
28	Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee.	Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
29	Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.	Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
30	Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.	Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
31	Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.	Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
32	For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; but his secret is with the upright.	For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous.
33	The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.	The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
34	He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.	Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
35	The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of the foolish.	The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 4
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1	Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;	Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2	for I give you good doctrine: forsake ye not my law.	For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3	For I was a son unto my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.	For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4	And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thy heart retain my words; keep my commandments and live.	He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5	Get wisdom, get intelligence: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.	Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6	Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee; love her, and she shall preserve thee.	Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7	The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.	Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8	Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her.	Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9	She shall give to thy head a garland of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow upon thee.	She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10	Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied.	Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11	I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in paths of uprightness.	I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12	When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.	When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13	Take fast hold of instruction, let [her] not go: keep her, for she is thy life.	Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life.
14	Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]:	Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].
15	avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it, and pass away.	Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
16	For they sleep not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away unless they have caused [some] to fall.	For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall.
17	For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.	For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
18	But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.	But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
19	The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.	The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
20	My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.	My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21	Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thy heart.	Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22	For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.	For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
23	Keep thy heart more than anything that is guarded; for out of it are the issues of life.	Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life.
24	Put away from thee perverseness of mouth, and corrupt lips put far from thee.	Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
25	Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.	Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26	Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be well-ordered.	Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27	Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil.	Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Proverbs 5
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1	My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;	My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding:
2	that thou mayest keep reflection, and that thy lips may preserve knowledge.	That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.
3	For the lips of the strange woman drop honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil;	For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil:
4	but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.	But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.
5	Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on Sheol.	Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
6	Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways wander, she knoweth not [whither].	Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].
7	And now, children, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.	Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
8	Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:	Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
9	lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel;	Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
10	lest strangers be filled with thy wealth, and the fruits of thy toil [come] into the house of a stranger;	Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours [be] in the house of a stranger;
11	and thou mourn in thine end, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed;	And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
12	and thou say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof!	And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
13	and I have not hearkened unto the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me;	And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
14	I was well nigh in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.	I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
15	Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.	Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
16	Thy fountains shall be poured forth, as water-brooks in the broadways.	Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, [and] rivers of waters in the streets.
17	Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.	Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
18	Let thy fountain be blessed; and have joy of the wife of thy youth.	Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
19	As a lovely hind and a graceful roe, let her breasts satisfy thee at all times: be thou ravished continually with her love.	[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.
20	And why shouldest thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?	And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
21	For the ways of man are before the eyes of Jehovah, and he pondereth all his paths.	For the ways of man [are] before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.
22	His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin.	His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
23	He shall die for want of discipline; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.	He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
Proverbs 6
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1	My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,	My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
2	thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.	Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
3	Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, since thou hast come into the hand of thy friend: go, humble thyself, and be urgent with thy friend.	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.
4	Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids:	Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
5	deliver thyself as a gazelle from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.	Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
6	Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways and be wise:	Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7	which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,	Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8	provideth her bread in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.	Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.
9	How long, sluggard, wilt thou lie down? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?	How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10	A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest!	[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11	So shall thy poverty come as a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.	So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
12	A man of Belial, a wicked person, is he that goeth about with a perverse mouth;	A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
13	he winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;	He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
14	deceits are in his heart; he deviseth mischief at all times, he soweth discords.	Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
15	Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly: in a moment shall he be broken, and without remedy.	Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
16	These six [things] doth Jehovah hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto him:	These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him:
17	haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood;	A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18	a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations; feet that are swift in running to mischief;	An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19	a false witness that uttereth lies, and he that soweth discords among brethren.	A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
20	My son, observe thy father's commandment, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;	My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21	bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck:	Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.
22	when thou walkest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.	When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
23	For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:	For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:
24	to keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.	To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
25	Lust not after her beauty in thy heart, neither let her take thee with her eyelids;	Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26	for by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a loaf of bread, and another's wife doth hunt for the precious soul.	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.
27	Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?	Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28	Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?	Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29	So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife: whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.	So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
30	They do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry:	[Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
31	and if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.	But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
32	Whoso committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.	[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
33	A wound and contempt shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.	A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34	For jealousy is the rage of a man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance;	For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35	he will not regard any ransom, neither will he rest content though thou multipliest [thy] gifts.	He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Proverbs 7
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1	My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.	My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
2	Keep my commandments, and live; and my teaching, as the apple of thine eye.	Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
3	Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the tablet of thy heart.	Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
4	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence [thy] kinswoman:	Say unto wisdom, Thou [art] my sister; and call understanding [thy] kinswoman:
5	that they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger who flattereth with her words.	That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words.
6	For at the window of my house, I looked forth through my lattice,	For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
7	and I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the sons, a young man void of understanding,	And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
8	passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,	Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
9	in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the blackness of night and the darkness.	In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
10	And behold, there met him a woman in the attire of a harlot, and subtle of heart.	And, behold, there met him a woman [with] the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
11	She is clamorous and unmanageable; her feet abide not in her house:	(She [is] loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
12	now without, now in the broadways, -- and she lieth in wait at every corner.	Now [is she] without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
13	And she caught him and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,	So she caught him, and kissed him, [and] with an impudent face said unto him,
14	I have peace-offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows:	[I have] peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
15	therefore came I forth to meet thee, to seek earnestly thy face, and I have found thee.	Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
16	I have decked my bed with tapestry coverlets of variegated linen from Egypt;	I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt.
17	I have perfumed my couch with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.	I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18	Come, let us revel in love until the morning, let us delight ourselves with loves.	Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
19	For the husband is not at home, he is gone a long journey;	For the goodman [is] not at home, he is gone a long journey:
20	he hath taken the money-bag with him, he will come home on the day of the full moon.	He hath taken a bag of money with him, [and] will come home at the day appointed.
21	With her much enticement she beguiled him; with the smoothness of her lips she constrained him.	With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
22	He went after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, and as stocks [serve] for the correction of the fool;	He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
23	till an arrow strike through his liver: as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for its life.	Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it [is] for his life.
24	And now, ye sons, hearken unto me, and attend to the words of my mouth.	Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25	Let not thy heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths:	Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
26	for she hath cast down many wounded, and all slain by her were strong.	For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong [men] have been slain by her.
27	Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.	Her house [is] the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Proverbs 8
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1	Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding give forth her voice?	Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
2	On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand.	She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
3	Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud.	She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
4	Unto you, men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of man:	Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice [is] to the sons of man.
5	O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense.	O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
6	Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.	Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.
7	For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.	For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips.
8	All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing tortuous or perverse in them.	All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is] nothing froward or perverse in them.
9	They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.	They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10	Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:	Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11	for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.	For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12	I wisdom dwell [with] prudence, and find the knowledge [which cometh] of reflection.	I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13	The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate.	The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14	Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength.	Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
15	By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;	By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
16	by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth.	By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
17	I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.	I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
18	Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.	Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.
19	My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.	My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20	I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:	I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21	that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries.	That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
22	Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.	The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
23	I was set up from eternity, from the beginning, before the earth was.	I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
24	When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no fountains abounding with water.	When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water.
25	Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth;	Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
26	while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.	While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
27	When he prepared the heavens I was there; when he ordained the circle upon the face of the deep;	When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
28	when he established the skies above, when the fountains of the deep became strong;	When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
29	when he imposed on the sea his decree that the waters should not pass his commandment, when he appointed the foundations of the earth:	When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
30	then I was by him [his] nursling, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;	Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;
31	rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and my delights [were] with the sons of men.	Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men.
32	And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways:	Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways.
33	hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not.	Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
34	Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.	Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
35	For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of Jehovah;	For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
36	but he that sinneth against me doeth violence to his own soul: all they that hate me love death.	But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 9
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1	Wisdom hath built her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars;	Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
2	she hath slaughtered her cattle, she hath mingled her wine, she hath also prepared her table;	She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
3	she hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city,	She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
4	Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,	Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5	Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.	Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mingled.
6	Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.	Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
7	He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.	He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot.
8	Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise [man], and he will love thee.	Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9	Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning.	Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.
10	The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.	The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
11	For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.	For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
12	If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.	If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it].
13	The foolish woman is clamorous; she is stupid, and knoweth nothing.	A foolish woman [is] clamorous: [she is] simple, and knoweth nothing.
14	And she sitteth at the entry of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,	For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
15	to call passers-by who go right on their ways:	To call passengers who go right on their ways:
16	Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,	Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
17	Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread of secrecy is pleasant.	Stolen waters are sweet, and bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.
18	But he knoweth not that the dead are there; [that] her guests are in the depths of Sheol.	But he knoweth not that the dead [are] there; [and that] her guests [are] in the depths of hell.
Proverbs 10
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1	The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.	The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother.
2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
3	Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.	The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
4	He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.	He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5	He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.	He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
6	Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.	Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7	The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.	The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8	The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.	The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9	He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.	He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10	He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.	He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11	The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.	The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
12	Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.	Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
13	In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.	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.
14	The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.	Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.
15	The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.	The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
16	The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.	The labour of the righteous [tendeth] to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17	Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.	He [is in] the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18	He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.	He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.
19	In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.	In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
20	The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.	The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.
21	The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.	The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22	The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.	The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23	It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.	[It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24	The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.	The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25	As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.	As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation.
26	As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.	As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
27	The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.	The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28	The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.	The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29	The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man], but destruction to the workers of iniquity.	The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
30	The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.	The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31	The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.	The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32	The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
Proverbs 11
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1	A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.	A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
2	[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.	[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
3	The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.	The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4	Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.	Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5	The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.	The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6	The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.	The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
7	When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.	When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
8	The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.	The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9	With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.	An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10	When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.	When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
11	By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.	By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12	He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.	He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13	He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.	A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14	Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.	Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
15	It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.	He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16	A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.	A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
17	The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.	The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18	The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.	The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
19	As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.	As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.
20	The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.	They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight.
21	Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.	[Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22	A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.	[As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion.
23	The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.	The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath.
24	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
25	The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.	The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26	He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.	He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
27	He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.	He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28	He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.	He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
29	He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.	He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart.
30	The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.	The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise.
31	Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.	Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Proverbs 12
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1	Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.	Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.
2	A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.	A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3	A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.	A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4	A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.	A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.
5	The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.	The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.
6	The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.	The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7	Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.	The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8	A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.	A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9	Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.	[He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10	A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.	A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.
11	He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.	He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
12	The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].	The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
13	In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.	The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14	A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.	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.
15	The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.	The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
16	The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.	A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
17	He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.	[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18	There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.	There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.
19	The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.	The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.
20	Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.	Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
21	There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.	There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22	Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.	Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
23	A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.	A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24	The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.	The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25	Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.	Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26	The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.	The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27	The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.	The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
28	In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.	In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.
Proverbs 13
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1	A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.	A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2	A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; but the soul of the treacherous, violence.	A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.
3	He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.	He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4	A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.	The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5	A righteous [man] hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.	A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6	Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.	Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7	There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.	There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
8	The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.	The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9	The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.	The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10	By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.	Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.
11	Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].	Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12	Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.	Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life.
13	Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.	Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14	The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.	The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15	Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.	Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.
16	Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.	Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.
17	A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.	A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.
18	Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.	Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19	The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.	The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20	He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.	He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21	Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.	Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22	A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].	A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
23	Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.	Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
24	He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.	He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25	The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.	The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 14
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1	The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.	Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2	He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.	He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3	In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.	In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4	Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.	Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
5	A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.	A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6	A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.	A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
7	Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.	Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
8	The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.	The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
9	Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.	Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
10	The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.	The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11	The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.	The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12	There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.	There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
13	Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.	Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
14	The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.	The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.
15	The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.	The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
16	A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.	A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17	He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.	[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18	The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.	The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19	The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].	The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20	He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.	The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
21	He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.	He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
22	Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.	Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
23	In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.	In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
24	The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.	The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.
25	A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.	A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
26	In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.	In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27	The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.	The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28	In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.	In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
29	He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.	[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30	A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.	A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31	He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.	He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32	The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.	The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33	Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.	Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
34	Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.	Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
35	The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.	The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15
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1	A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.	A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2	The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.	The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3	The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.	The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4	Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.	A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5	A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.	A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6	In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.	In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7	The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.	The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
8	The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.	The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
9	The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.	The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10	Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.	Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
11	Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!	Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12	A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.	A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13	A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.	A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14	The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.	The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15	All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.	All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
16	Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.	Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17	Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.	Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18	A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.	A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19	The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.	The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
20	A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.	A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21	Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.	Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22	Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.	Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23	A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!	A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
24	The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.	The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25	Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.	The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26	The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.	The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
27	He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.	He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28	The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.	The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29	Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.	The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30	That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.	The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
31	The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.	The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32	He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.	He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33	The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.	The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
Proverbs 16
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1	The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.	The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.
2	All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.	All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3	Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.	Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4	Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.	The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5	Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.	Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6	By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.	By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.
7	When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.	When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8	Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.	Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9	The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.	A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10	An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.	A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11	The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.	A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
12	It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.	[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13	Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.	Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14	The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.	The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15	In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.	In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
16	How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!	How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17	The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.	The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18	Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.	Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19	Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.	Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20	He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.	He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
21	The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.	The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22	Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.	Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
23	The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.	The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24	Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.	Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25	There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.	There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
26	The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.	He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27	A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.	An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.
28	A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.	A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29	A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.	A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.
30	He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.	He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31	The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.	The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.
32	He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.	[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33	The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.	The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.
Proverbs 17
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1	Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.	Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.
2	A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.	A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3	The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.	The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4	The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.	A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5	Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.	Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6	Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.	Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.
7	Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!	Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8	A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.	A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9	He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.	He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.
10	A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.	A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11	An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.	An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13	Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.	Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14	The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.	The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15	He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.	He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
16	To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?	Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
17	The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.	A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18	A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.	A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19	He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.	He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20	He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.	He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21	He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.	He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22	A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.	A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23	A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.	A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24	Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.	Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
25	A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.	A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26	To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness.	Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.
27	He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.	He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28	Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.	Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18
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1	He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.	Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2	A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.	A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3	When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.	When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4	The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.	The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.
5	It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.	[It is] not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6	A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.	A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7	A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.	A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
8	The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.	The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9	He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.	He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10	The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.	The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11	The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.	The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12	Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.	Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
13	He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.	He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
14	The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?	The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15	The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.	The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16	A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.	A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17	He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.	[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18	The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.	The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19	A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.	A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.
20	A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.	A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.	Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22	Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.	[Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23	He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.	The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24	A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.	A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19
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1	Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.	Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2	Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.	Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
3	The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.	The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4	Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.	Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5	A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
6	Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.	Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7	All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, -- they are not [to be found].	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].
8	He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.	He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9	A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.	A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
10	Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.	Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11	The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.	The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.
12	The king's displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.	The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass.
13	A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.	A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.
14	House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.	House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.
15	Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.	Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16	He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.	He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17	He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.	He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18	Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.	Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19	A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.	A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.
20	Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.	Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21	Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.	[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22	The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.	The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
23	The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.	The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24	A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.	A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25	Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.	Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26	He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.	He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27	Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.	Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.
28	A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.	An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29	Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.	Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 20
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1	Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.	Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
2	The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.	The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.
3	It is an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool rusheth into it.	[It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
4	The sluggard will not plough by reason of the winter; he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.	The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing.
5	Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.	Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6	Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; but a faithful man who shall find?	Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
7	The righteous walketh in his integrity: blessed are his children after him!	The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.
8	A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.	A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
9	Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?	Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
10	Divers weights, divers measures, even both of them are abomination to Jehovah.	Divers weights, [and] divers measures, both of them [are] alike abomination to the LORD.
11	Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.	Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.
12	The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.	The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
13	Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.	Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
14	Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.	[It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
15	There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.	There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.
16	Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.	Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17	Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.	Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18	Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.	[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
19	He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.	He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
20	Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.	Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
21	An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.	An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22	Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.	Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
23	Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.	Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good.
24	The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?	Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
25	It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.	[It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
26	A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.	A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
27	Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.	The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28	Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.	Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
29	The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.	The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.
30	Wounding stripes purge away evil, and strokes [purge] the inner parts of the belly.	The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so [do] stripes the inward parts of the belly.
Proverbs 21
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1	The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.	The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.	Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
3	To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.	To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4	Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.	An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.
5	The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.	The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.
6	The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.	The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7	The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.	The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
8	Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.	The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.
9	It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.	[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10	The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.	The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11	When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.	When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12	One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.	The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.
13	Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.	Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14	A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.	A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15	It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.	[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
16	The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.	The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17	He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.	He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18	The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.	The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19	It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.	[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20	There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.	[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21	He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.	He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22	A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.	A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23	Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.	Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24	Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.	Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25	The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:	The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26	He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.	He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27	The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!	The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28	A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.	A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29	A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.	A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
30	There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.	[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31	The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.	The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
Proverbs 22
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1	A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.	A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2	The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.	The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
3	A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.	A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4	The reward of humility [and] the fear of Jehovah is riches, and honour, and life.	By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
5	Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.	Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6	Train up the child according to the tenor of his way, and when he is old he will not depart from it.	Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7	The rich ruleth over the poor; and the borrower is servant to the lender.	The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender.
8	He that soweth unrighteousness shall reap iniquity, and the rod of his wrath shall have an end.	He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9	He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.	He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10	Cast out the scorner, and contention will depart, and strife and ignominy shall cease.	Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11	He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.	He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend.
12	The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.	The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13	The sluggard saith, There is a lion without, I shall be killed in the streets!	The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14	The mouth of strange women is a deep ditch: he with whom Jehovah is displeased shall fall therein.	The mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
15	Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.	Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16	He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.	He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
17	Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.	Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18	For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee: they shall be together fitted on thy lips.	For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19	That thy confidence may be in Jehovah, I have made [them] known to thee this day, even to thee.	That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20	Have not I written to thee excellent things, in counsels and knowledge,	Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21	that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?	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?
22	Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;	Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23	for Jehovah will plead their cause, and despoil the soul of those that despoil them.	For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24	Make no friendship with an angry man, and go not with a furious man;	Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25	lest thou learn his paths, and get a snare to thy soul.	Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26	Be not of them that strike hands, of them that are sureties for debts:	Be not thou [one] of them that strike hands, [or] of them that are sureties for debts.
27	if thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?	If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28	Remove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set.	Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29	Hast thou seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before the mean.	Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].
Proverbs 23
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1	When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;	When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee:
2	and put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.	And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite.
3	Be not desirous of his dainties; for they are deceitful food.	Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat.
4	Weary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:	Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
5	wilt thou set thine eyes upon it, it is gone; for indeed it maketh itself wings and it flieth away as an eagle towards the heavens.	Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
6	Eat thou not the food of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainties.	Eat thou not the bread of [him that hath] an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
7	For as he thinketh in his soul, so is he. Eat and drink! will he say unto thee; but his heart is not with thee.	For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.
8	Thy morsel which thou hast eaten must thou vomit up, and thou wilt have wasted thy sweet words.	The morsel [which] thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
9	Speak not in the ears of a foolish [man], for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.	Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
10	Remove not the ancient landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:	Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11	for their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause against thee.	For their redeemer [is] mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
12	Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.	Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13	Withhold not correction from the child; for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:	Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14	thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.	Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
15	My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;	My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
16	and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things.	Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
17	Let not thy heart envy sinners, but [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day;	Let not thine heart envy sinners: but [be thou] in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
18	for surely there is a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.	For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
19	Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
20	Be not among winebibbers, among riotous eaters of flesh.	Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
21	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags.
22	Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.	Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
23	Buy the truth, and sell it not; wisdom, and instruction, and intelligence.	Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
24	The father of a righteous [man] shall greatly rejoice, and he that begetteth a wise [son] shall have joy of him:	The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him.
25	let thy father and thy mother have joy, and let her that bore thee rejoice.	Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
26	My son, give me thy heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.	My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
27	For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.	For a whore [is] a deep ditch; and a strange woman [is] a narrow pit.
28	She also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.	She also lieth in wait as [for] a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
29	Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow? Who contentions? Who complaining? Who wounds without cause? Who redness of eyes?	Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
30	-- They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to try mixed wine.	They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
31	Look not upon the wine when it is red, when it sparkleth in the cup, and goeth down smoothly:	Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.
32	at the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.	At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
33	Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall speak froward things;	Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
34	and thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, and as he that lieth down upon the top of a mast:	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.
35	-- ''They have smitten me, [and] I am not sore; they have beaten me, [and] I knew it not. When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.''	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.
Proverbs 24
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1	Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;	Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2	for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.	For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3	Through wisdom is a house built, and by understanding it is established;	Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4	and by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant substance.	And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5	A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.	A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6	For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.	For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
7	Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.	Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8	He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.	He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9	The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.	The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
10	[If] thou losest courage in the day of trouble, thy strength is small.	[If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.
11	Deliver them that are taken forth unto death, and withdraw not from them that stagger to slaughter.	If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;
12	If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not, will not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that preserveth thy soul, he knoweth it; and he rendereth to man according to his work.	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?
13	Eat honey, my son, for it is good; and a honeycomb is sweet to thy taste:	My son, eat thou honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste:
14	so consider wisdom for thy soul; if thou hast found it, there shall be a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.	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.
15	Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; lay not waste his resting-place.	Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16	For the righteous falleth seven times, and riseth up again; but the wicked stumble into disaster.	For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17	Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth;	Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18	lest Jehovah see it, and it be evil in his sight, and he turn away his anger from him.	Lest the LORD see [it], and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19	Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, [and] be not envious of the wicked:	Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20	for there shall be no future to the evil [man]; the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.	For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
21	My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.	My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:
22	For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?	For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
23	These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.	These [things] also [belong] to the wise. [It is] not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24	He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;	He that saith unto the wicked, Thou [art] righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
25	but to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.	But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
26	He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.	[Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer.
27	Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.	Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
28	Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and wouldest thou deceive with thy lips?	Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive [not] with thy lips.
29	Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me, I will render to the man according to his work.	Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
30	I went by the field of a sluggard, and by the vineyard of a man void of understanding;	I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31	and lo, it was all grown over with thistles, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and its stone wall was broken down.	And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, [and] nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32	Then I looked, I took it to heart; I saw, I received instruction:	Then I saw, [and] considered [it] well: I looked upon [it, and] received instruction.
33	-- A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest!	[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
34	So shall thy poverty come [as] a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.	So shall thy poverty come [as] one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Proverbs 25
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1	These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.	These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2	It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing.	[It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
3	The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.	The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings [is] unsearchable.
4	Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:	Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5	take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.	Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6	Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of the great;	Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]:
7	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 see.	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.
8	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.	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.
9	Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;	Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another:
10	lest he that heareth [it] disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.	Lest he that heareth [it] put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11	[As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.	A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12	An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.	[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13	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.	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.
14	Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.	Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain.
15	By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.	By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16	Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be surfeited therewith, and vomit it.	Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17	Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee and hate thee.	Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee.
18	A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.	A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19	A broken tooth, and a tottering foot, is confidence in an unfaithful [man] in the day of trouble.	Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20	[As] he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart.	[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.
21	If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:	If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22	for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.	For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
23	The north wind bringeth forth rain, and the angry countenance a backbiting tongue.	The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24	It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.	[It is] better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
25	[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.	[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so [is] good news from a far country.
26	A troubled fountain, and a defiled well, is a righteous [man] that giveth way before the wicked.	A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
27	It is not good to eat much honey; and to search into weighty matters is [itself] a weight.	[It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.
28	He that hath no rule over his own spirit is [as] a city broken down, without walls.	He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.
Proverbs 26
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1	As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour beseemeth not a fool.	As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
2	As the sparrow for flitting about, as the swallow for flying, so a curse undeserved shall not come.	As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
3	A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.	A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
4	Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.	Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
5	Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.	Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
6	He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.	He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.
7	The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.	The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
8	As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.	As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so [is] he that giveth honour to a fool.
9	[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.	[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
10	A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.	The great [God] that formed all [things] both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11	As a dog turneth back to its vomit, [so] a fool repeateth his folly.	As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly.
12	Hast thou seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him.	Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
13	The sluggard saith, There is a fierce lion in the way; a lion is in the midst of the streets!	The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.
14	[As] the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed.	[As] the door turneth upon his hinges, so [doth] the slothful upon his bed.
15	The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish: it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.	The slothful hideth his hand in [his] bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
16	A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.	The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
17	He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.	He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18	As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,	As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
19	so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?	So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20	Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.	Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21	[As] coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.	[As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife.
22	The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.	The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23	Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are [as] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.	Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24	He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:	He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
25	when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.	When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart.
26	Though [his] hatred is covered by dissimulation, his wickedness shall be made manifest in the congregation.	[Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the [whole] congregation.
27	Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.	Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
28	A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.	A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 27
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1	Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.	Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
2	Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.	Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
3	A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.	A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.
4	Fury is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before jealousy?	Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?
5	Open rebuke is better than hidden love.	Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
6	Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are profuse.	Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.
7	The full soul trampleth on a honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.	The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8	As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.	As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so [is] a man that wandereth from his place.
9	Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.	Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
10	Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; and go not into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.	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.
11	Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me.	My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
12	A prudent [man] seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; the simple pass on, [and] are punished.	A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
13	Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for a strange woman.	Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
14	He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be reckoned a curse to him.	He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
15	A continual dropping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike:	A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
16	whosoever will restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.	Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself].
17	Iron is sharpened by iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.	Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
18	Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that guardeth his master shall be honoured.	Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
19	As [in] water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man.	As in water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man.
20	Sheol and destruction are insatiable; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.	Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21	The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; so let a man be to the mouth that praiseth him.	[As] the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his praise.
22	If thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his folly depart from him.	Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, [yet] will not his foolishness depart from him.
23	Be well acquainted with the appearance of thy flocks; look well to thy herds:	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds.
24	for wealth is not for ever; and doth the crown [endure] from generation to generation?	For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation?
25	The hay is removed, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered in.	The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26	The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of a field;	The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.
27	and there is goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and sustenance for thy maidens.	And [thou shalt have] goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.
Proverbs 28
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1	The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.	The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2	By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.	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.
3	A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.	A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4	They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.	They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5	Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.	Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
6	Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.	Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
7	Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.	Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
8	He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.	He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9	He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.	He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
10	Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.	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.
11	A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.	The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12	When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.	When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13	He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.	He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
14	Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.	Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15	A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.	[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16	The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.	The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17	A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.	A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18	Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].	Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
19	He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.	He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
20	A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.	A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21	To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.	To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
22	He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.	He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23	He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.	He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24	Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.	Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
25	He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.	He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
26	He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.	He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27	He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.	He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28	When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.	When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29
	Darby Translation (1889) - go to synopsis	Authorised (King James) Version (1769)
1	He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.	He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2	When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.	When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3	Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.	Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4	A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.	The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5	A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.	A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6	In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.	In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7	The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.	The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
8	Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.	Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
9	If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.	[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
10	The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.	The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11	A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.	A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
12	If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.	If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13	The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.	The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14	A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15	The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.	The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16	When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.	When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17	Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.	Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18	Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.	Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
19	A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.	A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20	Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.	Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
21	He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.	He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.
22	An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.	An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23	A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.	A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24	Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.	Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
25	The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.	The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26	Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.	Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
27	An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].	An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 30
	Darby Translation (1889) - go to synopsis	Authorised (King James) Version (1769)
1	The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the prophecy uttered by the man unto Ithiel, [even] unto Ithiel and Ucal:	The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
2	Truly I am more stupid than any one; and I have not a man's intelligence.	Surely I [am] more brutish than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man.
3	I have neither learned wisdom, nor have I the knowledge of the Holy.	I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
4	Who hath ascended up into the heavens, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in a mantle? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest?	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?
5	Every word of +God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.	Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6	Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.	Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
7	Two things do I ask of thee; deny me [them] not before I die:	Two [things] have I required of thee; deny me [them] not before I die:
8	Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread of my daily need:	Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
9	lest I be full and deny [thee], and say, Who is Jehovah? or lest I be poor and steal, and outrage the name of my God.	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].
10	Speak not too much about a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.	Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
11	There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother;	[There is] a generation [that] curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
12	there is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness;	[There is] a generation [that are] pure in their own eyes, and [yet] is not washed from their filthiness.
13	there is a generation, -- how lofty are their eyes, how their eyelids are lifted up!	[There is] a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
14	-- a generation whose teeth are swords, and their jaw-teeth knives, to devour the afflicted from off the earth, and the needy from [among] men.	[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.
15	The leech hath two daughters: Give, give. There are three [things] never satisfied; four which say not, It is enough:	The horseleach hath two daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three [things that] are never satisfied, [yea], four [things] say not, [It is] enough:
16	-- Sheol, and the barren womb; the earth which is not filled with water, and the fire which saith 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.
17	The eye that mocketh at a father, and despiseth to obey a mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.	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.
18	There are three [things] too wonderful for me, and four that I know not:	There be three [things which] are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
19	The way of an eagle in the heavens, 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.	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.
20	Such is the way of an adulterous woman: she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.	Such [is] the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
21	Under three [things] the earth is disquieted, and under four it cannot bear up:	For three [things] the earth is disquieted, and for four [which] it cannot bear:
22	Under a servant when he reigneth, and a churl when he is filled with meat;	For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
23	under an odious [woman] when she is married, and a handmaid when she is heir to her mistress.	For an odious [woman] when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
24	There are four [things] little upon the earth, and they are exceeding wise:	There be four [things which are] little upon the earth, but they [are] exceeding wise:
25	The ants, a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer;	The ants [are] a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
26	the rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet they make their house in the cliff;	The conies [are but] a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
27	the locusts have no king, yet they go forth all of them by bands;	The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
28	thou takest hold of the lizard with the hands, yet is she in kings' palaces.	The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
29	There are three [things] which have a stately step, and four are comely in going:	There be three [things] which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
30	The lion, mighty among beasts, which turneth not away for any;	A lion [which is] strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
31	a [horse] girt in the loins; or the he-goat; and a king, against whom none can rise up.	A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom [there is] no rising up.
32	If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] the hand upon thy mouth.	If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thine hand upon thy mouth.
33	For the pressing of milk bringeth forth butter, and the pressing of the nose bringeth forth blood; and the pressing of anger bringeth forth strife.	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.
Proverbs 31
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1	The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:	The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2	What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? and what, O son of my vows?	What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3	Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to them that destroy kings.	Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4	It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?	[It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5	-- lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction.	Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6	Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:	Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7	let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.	Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8	Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all those that are left desolate.	Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9	Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.	Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10	Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.	Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
11	The heart of her husband confideth in her, and he shall have no lack of spoil.	The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12	She doeth him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.	She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13	She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.	She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14	She is like the merchants' ships: she bringeth her food from afar;	She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15	And she riseth while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and the day's work to her maidens.	She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16	She considereth a field, and acquireth it; of the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.	She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17	She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.	She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18	She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.	She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19	She putteth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.	She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20	She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.	She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21	She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.	She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet.
22	She maketh herself coverlets; her clothing is byssus and purple.	She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.
23	Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.	Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24	She maketh body linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.	She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25	Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth [at] the coming day.	Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26	She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.	She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
27	She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.	She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28	Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:	Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
29	Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.	Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30	Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.	Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31	Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.	Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.