#Proverbs

The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as}… The king's heart {is} in the hand of the LORD, {as} the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he willEvery way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment {is} more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. [Read More]

Wine {is} a mocker, strong drink {is} raging: and whosoever… Wine {is} a mocker, strong drink {is} raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wiseThe fear of a king {is} as the roaring of a lion: {whoso} provoketh him to anger sinneth {against} his own soul. {It is} an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; {therefore} shall he beg in harvest, and {have} nothing. [Read More]

Better {is} the poor that walketh in his integrity,… Better {is} the poor that walketh in his integrity, than {he that is} perverse in his lips, and is a foolAlso, {that} the soul {be} without knowledge, {it is} not good; and he that hasteth with {his} feet sinneth. The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. [Read More]

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh… Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh {and} intermeddleth with all wisdom{Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business} A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, {then} cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. The words of a man's mouth {are as} deep waters, {and} the wellspring of wisdom {as} a flowing brook. [Read More]

Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,… Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife{sacrifices: or, good cheer} A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot {is} for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; {and} a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. [Read More]

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer… The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, {is} from the LORD{preparations: or, disposings} All the ways of a man {are} clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. {Commit: Heb. Roll} The LORD hath made all {things} for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. [Read More]

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words… A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up angerThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth} The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness therein {is} a breach in the spirit. [Read More]

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish… Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her handsHe that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but {he that is} perverse in his ways despiseth him. In the mouth of the foolish {is} a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Where no oxen {are}, the crib {is} clean: but much increase {is} by the strength of the ox. [Read More]

A wise son {heareth} his father's instruction: but… A wise son {heareth} his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebukeA man shall eat good by the fruit of {his} mouth: but the soul of the transgressors {shall eat} violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: {but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and {hath} nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. [Read More]

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that… Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof {is} brutishA good {man} obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. A virtuous woman {is} a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed {is} as rottenness in his bones. [Read More]