1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

<>instruction, <>reproof

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

<>A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD, <>devices

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

<>the root of the righteous shall not be moved, <>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.

<>A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, <>husband

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.

<>The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood, <>the mouth of the upright shall deliver them, <>upright

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

<>v. 7, <>house

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

<>perverse, <>despised

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

<>a servant, <>honoureth himself, <>bread

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

<>A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, <>tender mercies

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

<>He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread

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

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

<>transgression, <>the just shall come out of trouble

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

<>the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him

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

<>The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, <>he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise, <>counsel

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

<>A fool's wrath is presently known, <>prudent

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.

<>There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, <>speaketh like the piercings of a sword, <>the piercings of a sword, <>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.

<>a lying tongue is but for a moment, <>a lying tongue

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

<>imagine, <>to the counsellers of peace is joy, <>peace

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

<>There shall no evil happen to the just, <>the wicked shall be filled with mischief, <>mischief

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

<>Lying lips are abomination to the LORD, <>they that deal truly are his delight, <>delight

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

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

<>The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, <>bear rule, <>slothful, <>tribute

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it 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.

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

<>the substance of a diligent man is precious, <>substance

28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

<>In the way, <>the way of righteousness, <>death

1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

<>A wise son, <>son, <>instruction, <>scorner

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

<>A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, <>transgressors

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

<>He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life

4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

<>The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing, <>sluggard, <>fat

5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

<>A righteous man hateth lying

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

<>upright, <>in the way

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

<>There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing, <>there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches, <>poor

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

<>v. 8

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

<>lamp

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.

<>Hope, <>sick, <>tree

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

<>Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed, <>despiseth

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

<>fountain of life, <>the snares of death, <>death

15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

<>Good understanding giveth favour

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

<>prudent

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

<>mischief

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

<>reproof

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

<>depart from evil

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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

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

<>inheritance, <>children … children, <>the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

<>Much food is in the tillage of the poor

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

<>v. 24

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

<>The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul, <>soul

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

<>Every wise woman buildeth her house, <>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.

<>uprightness, <>perverse, <>his ways, <>despiseth

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.

<>v. 5

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

<>A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not, <>scorner

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

<>Go from the presence of a foolish man

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

<>prudent

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

<>Fools make a mock at sin, <>among the righteous there is favour

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

<>stranger

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.

<>v. 12, <>There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, <>death

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

<>Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful

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

<>The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, <>a good man shall be satisfied from himself

15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

<>A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, <>confident

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

<>He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, <>devices

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

19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

<>the gates

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

<>The poor

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

<>He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth

22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

<>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.

<>v. 23

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

<>The crown of the wise is their riches

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

<>A true witness delivereth souls, <>speaketh lies

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

<>In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, <>children, <>refuge

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

<>fountain of life, <>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.

<>honour

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

<>He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

<>envy

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.

<>the righteous hath hope in his death, <>hope

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

<>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.

<>servant

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: 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.

<>v. 3, <>The eyes of the LORD are in every place

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

<>tree, <>perverseness

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

<>despiseth, <>instruction, <>reproof, <>prudent

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

<>In the house of the righteous is much treasure

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 abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

<>v. 8, <>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, <>upright, <>delight

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

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

<>v. 10, <>Correction, <>die

11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

<>how much more then the hearts of the children of men?, <>children

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

<>scorner

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.

<>v. 15

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.

<>v. 18, <>strife … strife, <>he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife

19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

<>slothful, <>the way of the righteous is made plain

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

<>A wise son maketh a glad father, <>A wise son, <>son, <>a foolish man despiseth his mother

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

<>man of understanding

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

<>counsel, <>in the multitude of counsellers 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!

<>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.

<>The way of life

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

<>house, <>border, <>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.

<>He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house

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

<>The heart of the righteous studieth to answer

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

<>The LORD is far from the wicked, <>he heareth the prayer of the righteous

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

<>a good report, <>fat

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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

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

<>before honour is humility, <>honour, <>humility