1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.studyinterlinear
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.studyinterlinear
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.studyinterlinear
4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.studyinterlinear
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.studyinterlinear
6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.studyinterlinear
7All 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.studyinterlinear
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.studyinterlinear
9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.studyinterlinear
10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.studyinterlinear
11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.studyinterlinear
12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.studyinterlinear
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.studyinterlinear
14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.studyinterlinear
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.studyinterlinear
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.studyinterlinear
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.studyinterlinear
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.studyinterlinear
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.studyinterlinear
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.studyinterlinear
21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.studyinterlinear
22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.studyinterlinear
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.studyinterlinear
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.studyinterlinear
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.studyinterlinear
26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.studyinterlinear
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.studyinterlinear
28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.studyinterlinear
29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.studyinterlinear