1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.studyinterlinear
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.studyinterlinear
3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.studyinterlinear
4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.studyinterlinear
5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.studyinterlinear
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.studyinterlinear
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.studyinterlinear
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.studyinterlinear
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.studyinterlinear
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.studyinterlinear
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.studyinterlinear
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.studyinterlinear
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.studyinterlinear
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?studyinterlinear
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.studyinterlinear
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.studyinterlinear
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.studyinterlinear
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.studyinterlinear
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.studyinterlinear
20A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.studyinterlinear
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.studyinterlinear
22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.studyinterlinear
23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.studyinterlinear
24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.studyinterlinear