#Proverbs

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother… The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught himWhat, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. {It is} not for kings, O Lemuel, {it is} not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. [Read More]

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, {even} the prophecy:… The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, {even} the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, Surely I {am} more brutish than {any} man, and have not the understanding of a manI neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. {have: Heb. know} Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? [Read More]

He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck,… He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy{He…: Heb. A man of reproofs} When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in…: or, increased} Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. [Read More]

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous… The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lionFor the transgression of a land many {are} the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge the state {thereof} shall be prolonged. {by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged} A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. [Read More]

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not… Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth{to…: Heb. to morrow day} Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone {is} heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath {is} heavier than them both. {heavy: Heb. heaviness} Wrath {is} cruel, and anger {is} outrageous; but who {is} able to stand before envy? [Read More]

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour… As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a foolAs the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. [Read More]

These {are} also proverbs of Solomon, which the men… These {are} also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out{It is} the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings {is} to search out a matter. The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings {is} unsearchable. {is…: Heb. there is no searching} Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. [Read More]

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire… Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with themFor their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man {is} strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. {is strong: Heb. [Read More]

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently… When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what {is} before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou {be} a man given to appetiteBe not desirous of his dainties: for they {are} deceitful meat. Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for {riches} certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [Read More]

A {good} name {is} rather to be chosen than great riches,… A {good} name {is} rather to be chosen than great riches, {and} loving favour rather than silver and gold{loving…: or, favour is better than, etc} The rich and poor meet together: the LORD {is} the maker of them all. A prudent {man} foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. By humility {and} the fear of the LORD {are} riches, and honour, and life. [Read More]