Proverbs Chapter 21

{21:1} The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

{21:2} Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

{21:3} To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

{21:4} An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin.

{21:5} The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

{21:6} The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

{21:7} The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

{21:8} The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.

{21:9} [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

{21:10} The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

{21:11} When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

{21:12} The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.

{21:13} Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

{21:14} A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

{21:15} [It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

{21:16} The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

{21:17} He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

{21:18} The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

{21:19} [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

{21:20} [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

{21:21} He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

{21:22} A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

{21:23} Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

{21:24} Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

{21:25} The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

{21:26} He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

{21:27} The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

{21:28} A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

{21:29} A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.

{21:30} [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

{21:31} The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 20

{20:1} Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

{20:2} The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.

{20:3} [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

{20:4} The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing.

{20:5} Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

{20:6} Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

{20:7} The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.

{20:8} A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

{20:9} Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

{20:10} Divers weights, [and] divers measures, both of them [are] alike abomination to the LORD.

{20:11} Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.

{20:12} The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

{20:13} Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

{20:14} [It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

{20:15} There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

{20:16} Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

{20:17} Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

{20:18} [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

{20:19} He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

{20:20} Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

{20:21} An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

{20:22} Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

{20:23} Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good.

{20:24} Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

{20:25} [It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

{20:26} A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

{20:27} The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

{20:28} Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

{20:29} The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the grey head.

{20:30} The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so [do] stripes the inward parts of the belly.

Proverbs Chapter 19

{19:1} Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

{19:2} Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.

{19:3} The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

{19:4} Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

{19:5} A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.

{19:6} Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.

{19:7} All 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. ]

{19:8} He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: [he that] keepeth understanding shall find good.

{19:9} A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

{19:10} Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

{19:11} The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.

{19:12} The king's wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass.

{19:13} A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.

{19:14} House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.

{19:15} Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

{19:16} He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.

{19:17} He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

{19:18} Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

{19:19} A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him,] yet thou must do it again.

{19:20} Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

{19:21} [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

{19:22} The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.

{19:23} The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

{19:24} A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

{19:25} Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

{19:26} He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

{19:27} Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.

{19:28} An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

{19:29} Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs Chapter 18

{18:1} Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.

{18:2} A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

{18:3} When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

{18:4} The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

{18:5} [It is] not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

{18:6} A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

{18:7} A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.

{18:8} The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

{18:9} He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

{18:10} The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

{18:11} The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

{18:12} Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.

{18:13} He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it,] it [is] folly and shame unto him.

{18:14} The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

{18:15} The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

{18:16} A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

{18:17} [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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

{18:19} A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.

{18:20} A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

{18:21} Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

{18:22} [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing,] and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

{18:23} The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

{18:24} A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs Chapter 17

{17:1} Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.

{17:2} A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

{17:3} The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

{17:4} A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

{17:5} Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:

[and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

{17:6} Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.

{17:7} Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

{17:8} A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

{17:9} He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.

{17:10} A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

{17:11} An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

{17:12} Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

{17:13} Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

{17:14} The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

{17:15} He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

{17:16} Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it?]

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

{17:18} A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

{17:19} He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

{17:20} He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

{17:21} He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

{17:22} A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

{17:23} A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

{17:24} Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

{17:25} A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

{17:26} Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.

{17:27} He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

{17:28} Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Proverbs Chapter 16

{16:1} The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.

{16:2} All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

{16:3} Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

{16:4} The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

{16:5} Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

{16:6} By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

{16:7} When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

{16:8} Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

{16:9} A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

{16:10} A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

{16:11} A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.

{16:12} [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

{16:13} Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

{16:14} The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

{16:15} In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.

{16:16} How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

{16:17} The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

{16:18} Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

{16:19} Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

{16:20} He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

{16:21} The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

{16:22} Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

{16:23} The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

{16:24} Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

{16:25} There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

{16:26} He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

{16:27} An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.

{16:28} A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

{16:29} A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.

{16:30} He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

{16:31} The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

{16:32} [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

{16:33} The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Proverbs Chapter 15

{15:1} A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

{15:2} The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

{15:3} The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

{15:4} A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.

{15:5} A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

{15:6} In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

{15:7} The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

{15:8} The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

{15:9} The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

{15:10} Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.

{15:11} Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

{15:12} A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

{15:13} A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

{15:14} The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

{15:15} All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.

{15:16} Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

{15:17} Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

{15:18} A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.

{15:19} The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.

{15:20} A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

{15:21} Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

{15:22} Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

{15:23} A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it! ]

{15:24} The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

{15:25} The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

{15:26} The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.

{15:27} He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

{15:28} The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

{15:29} The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

{15:30} The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.

{15:31} The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

{15:32} He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

{15:33} The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

Proverbs  Chapter 14

{14:1} Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

{14:2} He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.

{14:3} In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

{14:4} Where no oxen [are,] the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.

{14:5} A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

{14:6} A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

{14:7} Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

{14:8} The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

{14:9} Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.

{14:10} The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

{14:11} The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

{14:12} There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

{14:13} Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

{14:14} The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

{14:15} The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

{14:16} A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

{14:17} [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

{14:18} The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

{14:19} The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

{14:20} The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.

{14:21} He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.

{14:22} Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.

{14:23} In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

{14:24} The crown of the wise is their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

{14:25} A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.

{14:26} In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

{14:27} The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

{14:28} In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

{14:29} [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

{14:30} A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

{14:31} He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

{14:32} The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

{14:33} Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

{14:34} Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

{14:35} The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

Proverbs Chapter 13

{13:1} A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

{13:2} A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.

{13:3} He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

{13:4} The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

{13:5} A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

{13:6} Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

{13:7} There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

{13:8} The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

{13:9} The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

{13:10} Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.

{13:11} Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

{13:12} Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life.

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

{13:14} The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

{13:15} Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.

{13:16} Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

{13:17} A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.

{13:18} Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

{13:19} The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil.

{13:20} He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

{13:21} Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

{13:22} A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

{13:23} Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.

{13:24} He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

{13:25} The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Proverbs Chapter 12

{12:1} Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.

{12:2} A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

{12:3} A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

{12:4} A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.

{12:5} The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.

{12:6} The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

{12:7} The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

{12:8} A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

{12:9} [He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

{12:10} A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel.

{12:11} He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

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

{12:13} The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

{12:14} A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

{12:15} The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

{12:16} A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

{12:17} [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

{12:18} There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

{12:19} The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

{12:20} Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

{12:21} There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

{12:22} Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

{12:23} A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

{12:24} The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

{12:25} Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

{12:26} The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

{12:27} The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

{12:28} In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.