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Of sundry moral virtues,

PROVERBS.

and their contrary vices.

city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will mouth of the wicked. he condemn.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 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 strong men retain riches.

17 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 to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so be that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 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: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 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 vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, 13 The wicked is snared by the transso is a fair woman which is without discre-gression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

tion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only 14 A man shall be satisfied with good good: but the expectation of the wicked by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

is wrath.

24 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.

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.. 18 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.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that 29 He that troubleth his own house shall imagine evil: but to the counsellors of inherit the wind: and the fool shall be ser- peace is joy. vant to the wise of heart.

21 There shall no evil happen to the 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree just: but the wicked shall be filled with of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. mischief.

31 Behold, the righteous shall be re- 22 Lying lips are abomination to the compensed in the earth: much more the LORD: but they that deal truly are his wicked and the sinner. delight.

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CHAP. XII.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowHOSO loveth instruction loveth ledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth knowledge: but he that hateth foolishness. reproof is brutish.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute

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25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh at stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

and their contrary vices.

21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance. to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 27 The slothful man roasteth not that 23 Much food is in the tillage of the which he took in hunting: but the sub-poor: but there is that is destroyed for stance of a diligent man is precious. want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his and in the pathway thereof there is no son: but he that loveth him chasteneth death. him betimes.

28 In the way of righteousness is life;

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CHAP. XIII.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfyWISE son heareth his father's in- ing of his soul: but the belly of the wicked struction: but a scorer heareth not shall want.

rebuke.

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of EVE

his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

4 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 a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

CHAP. XIV.

VERY wise woman buildeth her house but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

3 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.

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and find7 There is that maketh himself rich, eth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him yet hath nothing: there is that maketh that understandeth. himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

7 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 understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 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 that mirth is heaviness. 14 The backslider in heart shall be 16 Every prudent man dealeth with filled with his own ways: and a good man knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. shall be satisfied from himself.

17 Awicked messenger falleth into mis- 15 The simple believeth every word: chief: but a faithful ambassador is health. but the prudent man looketh well to his 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him going.

that refuseth instruction: but he that re- 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth gardeth reproof shall be honoured from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

19 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 shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow before the good; and

Of sundry moral virtues,

PROVERBS.

and their contrary vices

the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomi20 The poor is hated even of his own nation unto the LORD; but he loveth him neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. that followeth after righteousness. 21 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 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 penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

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26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence and his children shall have place of refuge.

27 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 honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 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.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 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 any people.

35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that| causeth shame.

CHAP. XV.

SOFT answer turneth away wrath:

A but grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 Á 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 is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth

not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 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: neither will he go unto the wise.

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 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 he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little with. the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19 The way of the slothful man is_as_a 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.

21 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.

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

26 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.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of abomination to the LORD: but the prayer life abideth among the wise. of the upright is his delight. 32 He that refuseth instruction de

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and their contrary vices.

spiseth his own soul: but he that heareth life unto him that hath it: but the instrucreproof getteth understanding. tion of fools is folly.

33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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CHAP. XVI.

HE 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 the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

23 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 to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

26 He that laboureth,laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

29 A violent man enticeth his neigh

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an bour, and leadeth him into the way that is abomination to the LORD: though hand not good.

join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise fro6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: ward things: moving his lips he bringeth and by the fear of the LORD men depart evil to pass. from evil.

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11 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.

31 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.

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. CHAP. XVII.

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Bess therewith, than a house full of ETTER is a dry morsel, and quiet

sacrifices with strife.

2 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 the LORD trieth the hearts.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false kings; and they love him that speaketh lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 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 keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22 Understanding is a well-spring of

tongue.

5 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.

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool. 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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12 Let a bear rubbed of her whelps meet man, rather than a fool in his folly. 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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14 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 just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

and their contrary vices.

10 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 an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 13 He that answereth a matter before he hearethit, it is folly and shame unto him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his

18 A man void of understanding striketh infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can hands, and becometh surety in the pre-bear? sence of his friend.

15 The heart of the prudent getteth 19 He loveth transgression that loveth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seekstrife: and he that exälteth his gate seek- eth knowledge. eth destruction.

20 He that bath 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 fool hath no joy.

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. the fruit of his mouth; and with the in24 Wisdom is before him that hath un-crease of his lips shall he be filled. derstanding; 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 bare him.

26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shut

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. 23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. CHAP. XIX.

teth his lips is esteemed a man of under- BETTER is the poor that walketh in

standing.

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CHAP. XVIII.

his integrity, than he that is perverse

in his lips, and is a fool.

HROUGH desire, a man, having se- 2 Also, that the soul be without knowparated himself, seeketh and inter-ledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth meddleth with all wisdom. with his feet simeth.

2 A fool hath no delight in understand- 3 The foolishness of man perverteth ing, but that his heart may discover itself. his way: and his heart fretteth against 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh the LORD.

also contempt,and with ignominy reproach. 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but 4 The words of a man's mouth are as the poor is separated from his neighbour. deep waters, and the well-spring of wis- 5 A false witness shall not be unpunishdom as a flowing brook. ed, and he that speaketh lies shall not es

5 It is not good to accept the person of cape. the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince and every man is a friend to him

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, that giveth gifts. and his mouth calleth for strokes.

7 All the brethren of the poor do hate

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and him: how much more do his friends go bis lips are the snare of his soul. far from him? he pursueth them with words,

8 The words of a tale-bearer are as yet they are wanting to him. wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpu

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