Proverbs Commentary

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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

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

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

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,