2fIMake plain the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established. 27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; Remove thy foot from evil.
K My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my under- standing; 2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowl- 3For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil; 4But her end is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
6Her feet go down to death; • Her steps take hold on the nether- world; 6Lest she should walk the even path of life, Her ways wander, but she knoweth it not.
^owtherefore^ ye children, heark- en unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
8Remove thy way far from her, And come not nigh the door of her house; 9Lest thou give thy vigour unto others, And thy years unto the cruel; 10Lest strangers be filled with thy strength, And thy labours be in the house of an alien; "And thou moan, when thine end cometh, When thy flesh and thy body are consumed, 12And say 'How have I hated in- struction, And my heart despised reproof; 13Neither have I hearkened to the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 14I was well nigh in all evil In the midst of the congregation and assembly.'
15Drink waters out of thine own cis- tern; PROVERBS And running waters out of thine own well.
16Let thy springs be dispersed abroad And courses of water in the streets 17Let them be only thine own, And not strangers' with thee. 18Let thy fountain be blessed; And have joy of the wife of thy youth.
• 19A lovely hind and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy thee at al times; With her love be thou ravishec always. -°Why then wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, And embrace the bosom of an alien?
2lFor the ways of man are before the eyes of the LQBD, And He maketh even all his paths. 32His own iniquities shall ensnare the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin MHe shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall reel.
ft My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbour, If thou hast struck thy hands for a stranger— ^Thou art snared by the words of thy mouth> Thou art caught by the words of thy mouth — 3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbour; Go, humble thyself, and urge thy ^neighbour.
4Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids. ^Deliver thyself as a gazelle from the hand [of the hunter], And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise; ^Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler, 8Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the har- vest 9How long wilt thou sleep, 0 slug- gard?
When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10'Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep' — "So shall thy poverty come as a runner, And thy want as an armed man.
12 A base person, a man of iniquity, Is he that walketh with a froward mouth; "That winketh with his eyes, that scrapeth with his feet, That pointeth with his fingers; 14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth evil continually; He soweth discord. 15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
16There are six things which the LOBD hateth, Yea, seven which are an abomina- tion unto Him: 17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood; 18A heart that deviseth wicked thoughts, Feet that are swift in running to evil; ' 19A false witness that breatheth out lies, PROVERBS And he that soweth discord among brethren.
20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the teaching of thy mother; 21Bind them continually upon thy heart, Tie them about thy neck. ^When thou walkest, it shall lead thee, When thou liest down, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 23For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light, And reproofs of instruction are the way of life; 24To keep thee from the evil woman, From the smoothness of the alien tongue. 25Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her captivate thee with her eyelids. ^For on account of a harlot a man is brought to a loaf of bread, But the adulteress hunteth for the precious life 37Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned? 28Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched? 29So he thatgoeth in to his neighbour's wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall t not go unpunished. 30Men da not despise a thief, if he steal To satisfy his soul when he is hungry, 31But if he be found, he must restore sevenfold, He must give all the substance of his house.
32He that committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; He doeth it that would destroy his own soul.
33Wounds and dishonour shall he get, And his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34For jealousy is the rage of a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance 36He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Y My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.
2Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of thine eye.
3Bind them upon thy. fingers, Write them upon the table of thy heart. 4Say unto wisdom: 'Thou art my sister', And call understanding thy kins- woman; - 5That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From t£e alien woman that maketh smooth her words.
6For at the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice; 7And I beheld among the thought- less ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understand- ing, 8Passing through the street near her corner, And he went the way to her house; 9In the twilight, in the evening of the day, In the blackness of night and the darkness. 10And, behold, there met him a woman PROVERBS With the attire of a harlot, anc wily of heart. uShe is riotous and rebellious, Her feet abide not in her house; 1?Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner. 13So she caught him, and kissed him. And with an impudent face she said unto him: "'Sacrifices of peace-offerings were due from me; This day have I paid my vows.
15Theref ore came I forth to meet thee, To seek thy face, and I have found thee. 16I have decked my couch with coverlets,, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt. 17I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves. iyFoT my husband is not at home, He is gone a long journey, 20He hath taken the bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon/ nWith her much fair speech she causeth him to yield, With the blandishment of her lips she enticeth him away. l2He goeth after her straightway, As an ox that goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool; 3Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteneth to the snare — And knoweth not that it is at the cost of his life.
24Now therefore, Oye children, heark- en unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth. 26Let not thy heart decline to her ways, Go not astray in her paths. 26For she hath cast down many wounded; Yea, a mighty host are all her slain. 27Her house is the way to the nether- world, Going down to the chambers of death.
Q Doth not wisdom call, u And understanding put forth her voice?
2In the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she stand- eth; 8Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud: 4'Unto you, 0 men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men.
60 ye thoughtless, understand pru- dence, And, ye fools, be ye of an under- standing heart.
6Hear, for I will speak excellent things, And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7For my -mouth shall utter truth, And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8A11 the words of my mouth are in righteousness, There is nothing perverse or crooked in them.
97?hey are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowl- edge "Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
PROVERBS uFor wisdom is better than rubies, And all things desirable are not to be compared unto her. 12I wisdom dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge of devices.
13The fear of the LOED is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the f reward mouth, do I hate. "Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine. 15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. 16By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17I love them that love me, And those that seek me earnestly shall find me.
18Riches and honour are with me; Yea, enduring riches and righteous- ness. 19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my produce than choice silver.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice; 21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.
MThe LOBD made me as the beginning of His way, The first of His works of old. 23I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. 24When there were no depths, I was brought forth; When there were no fountains abounding with water. 26Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was t brought forth; 26While as yet He had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
27When He established the heavens, I was there; When He set a circle upon the face of the deep, 28When He made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep showed their might, 29When He gave to the sea His decree, That the waters should not trans- gress His commandment, When He appointed the foundations of the earth; 30Then I was by Him, as a nursling; And I was daily all delight, Playing always before Him, 31Playing in His habitable earth, And my delights are with the sons of men 32Now therefore, ye children, hearken unto me; For happy are they that keep my ways. 33Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not. 34Happy is the man that hearkeneth tome, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors. 35For whoso findeth me find,eth life, And obtaineth favour of the LORD. 36But he that misseth me wrongeth his own soul; All they that hate me love death.'
O Wisdom hath builded her house, She hath hewn out her seven pil- lars, 2She hath prepared her meat, she hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table. 3She hath sent forth her maidens, she calleth, Upon the highest places of the city: PROVERBS 4* Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; As for him that lacketh under standing, she saith to him- 5'Come, eat of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6Forsake all thoughtlessness, anc live; And walk in the way of under- standing.
7Ee that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame, And he that reproveth a wicked man it becometh unto him a blot. ' 8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; Reprove a wise man, and he wil love thee.
9Give to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD is the begin- ning of wisdom, • And the knowledge of the All-holy is understanding.
nFor by me thy days shall be multi- plied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
I2If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scornest, -thou alone shalt bear it.'
13The woman Folly is riotous; She is thoughtlessness, and knoweth nothing. "And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the 15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways: 16' Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither"* And as for him that lacketh under- standing, she saith to him: 17' Stolen waters are sweet, And bread eaten in secret is pleas- ant.' "But he knoweth not that the shades are there; That her guests are in the depths of the nether-world.
1 Q The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a f oohsh son is the grief of his mother.
^Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But He thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5A wise son gathereth in summer; But a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.
^Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
>i 7The memory of the righteous sha|l be for a blessing; " But the name of the wicked shall ro fy 8The wise in heart will receive corcu mandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
PROVERBS 9He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a prating fool shall fall.
uThe mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked con- cealeth violence "Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
the lips of him that hath dis- cernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.
15The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The ruin of the poor is their pov- erty.
16The wages of the righteous is life; The increase of the wicked is sin.
17He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; But he that f orsaketh reproof erreth.
18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression-; But he that ref raineth his lips is wise.
*°The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for want of understanding.
MThe blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And toil addeth nothing thereto.
is as sport to a fool to do wicked- ness, And so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LOUD prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous is gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
"The way of the LOBD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.
PROVERBS 30The righteous shall never be moved But the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
uThe mouth of the righteous, buddeth with wisdom; But the fro ward tongue shall be cut off.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked is al frowardness.
1 1 A false balance is an abomina- x ^ tion to the LORD, But a perfect weight is His de- light.
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.
4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
^The righteousness of the sincere'shall make straight his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.
7 When a wicked man dieth,, his ex- pectation shall perish, '' *' And the. hope of strength perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the impious man destroy eth his neighbour; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the right- eous, the city rejoiceth, And when the wicked perish, there is joy.
nBy the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; But a man of discernment holdeth his peace.
I3He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
16He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honour; And strong men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his /own flesh*, PROVERBS 18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; But he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20They that are perverse in heart are an' abomination to the LORD, But such as are upright in their way are His delight 21Myhand upon it! the evil man shall npuni But the seed of the righteous shall not be unpunished; ut the s escape.
22 As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.
23The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
26The beneficent soul shall be made rich, And he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.
26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him, But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; But he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.
28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as foliage.
29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
31Behold, the righteous shall be re- quited in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!- 1 O Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; But he that is brutish hateth re- proof.
2A good man shall obtain favour of theLoBD; But a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
8The thoughts of the righteous are right; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
PROVERBS 6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; . But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8A man shall be commended accord- ing to his intelligence; But he that is of a distorted under- standing shall be despised, 9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread, But he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; But the root of the righteous yield- eth fruit.
18In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous cometh out of trouble.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17He that breatheth forth truth utter eth righteousness, • But a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is j oy.
21There shall no mischief befall the righteous; But the wicked are filled with evil.
^Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; But they that deal truly are His delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowl- edge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a good word maketh it glad.
PROVERBS righteous is guided by Ms friend; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
37The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; But the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
28In the way of righteousness is life, And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
A wise son is instructed of his father; But a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; But the desire of the faithless is violence.
8He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his hie; But for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.
4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.
5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.
^Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; There is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
8The ransom of a man's life are his riches; But the poor heareth no threaten- ing.
'The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wis- dom.
"Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth little by little shall increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall suf- fer thereby; But he that feareth the command- ment shall be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is a foun- tain of life, To depart from the snares of death, 15Good understanding giveth grace; But the way of the faithless is harsh.
16Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; But a fool unfoldeth folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; But he that regardoth reproof shall be honoured.
PROVERBS 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; And it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21Evil pursueth sinners; But to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is swept away by want oi righteousness.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth betimes.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
1 A. Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LOKD; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod 'of pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness breatheth forth lies.
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.
TGo from the presence of a foolish man, For thou wilt not perceive the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
'Amends pleadeth for fools; But among the upright there is good will.
10The heart knoweth its own bitter- ness; And with its joy no stranger can intermeddle.
uThe house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
"There is a way whdch seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
"Even in laughter the heart acheth; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
14The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; PROVERBS And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15The thoughtless believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool behaveth overbearing- ly, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The thoughtless come into posses- sion of folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; But the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; But he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.
^hall they not go astray that devise evil?
But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches; , But the folly of fools remaineth folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.
26In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.
i 29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalt- eth folly.
30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; But he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.
32The wicked is thrust down in his misfortune; But the righteous, even when he is brought to death, hath hope.
33In the heart of him that hath dis- cernment wisdom restetb; But in the inward part of fools it maketji itself known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
PROVERBS 35The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.
"I K A soft answer turneth away But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowl- > aright But the mouth of fools poureth ou1 foolishness.
^he eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father's cor- rection; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
€In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
^The lips of the wise disperse knowl- edge; But the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
8The sacrifice* of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
^he way of the wicked is an abomi- nation to the LORD; But He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And hethathateth reproof shall die.
uThe nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
13A scorner loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath discern- ment seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools f eedeth on folly.
15All the days of the poor are evil; But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
"Better is little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred there- with.
18A wrathful man stirreth up discord; But he that is slow to anger appeas- eth strife.
19The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; But the path of the upright is even.
PROVERBS 20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; But a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
want of counsel purposes are frustrated; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
MThe path of lif e goeth upward for the wise, That he may depart from the nether- world beneath.
25The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; But He will establish the border of the widow.
26The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; But words of pleasantness are pure.
*7He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall* live.
38The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked pour- eth out evil things.
MThe LORD is far from the wicked; But He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And a good report maketh the bones fat.
81The ear that hearkeneth to the re- proof of life Abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth correction de- spiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
* 33The fear of the LORD is the instruc- tion of wisdom; And before honour goeth humility.
"| C* The preparations of the heart But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2A11 the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3Commit thy works unto the LORD, And thy thoughts shall be estab- lished.
4The LORD hath made every thing for His own purpose, Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
6Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; My hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
PROVERBS 7When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
sBetter is a little with righteousness Than great revenues with injustice.
9A man's heart deviseth his way; But the LORD directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; • His mouth trespasseth not in judg- ment 11 A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; All the weights of the bag are His , work.
"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.