1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
2The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
3Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
4Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.10.3 the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness
6The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.10.3 the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness
7He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
8He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
9He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
10He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
11Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
12Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
13The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
14The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
15The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.10.8 a prating…: Heb. a fool of lips10.8 fall: Heb. be beaten
16The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.10.8 a prating…: Heb. a fool of lips10.8 fall: Heb. be beaten
17He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
18He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
19He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.10.10 fall: Heb. be beaten
20He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.10.10 fall: Heb. be beaten
21The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
22The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
23Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
24Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
25In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.10.13 of understanding: Heb. of heart
26In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.10.13 of understanding: Heb. of heart
27Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
28Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
29The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
30The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
31The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
32The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
33He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.10.17 erreth: or, causeth to err
34He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.10.17 erreth: or, causeth to err
35He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
36He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
37In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
38In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
39The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
40The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
41The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.10.21 of wisdom: Heb. of heart
42The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.10.21 of wisdom: Heb. of heart
43The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
44The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
45It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
46It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
47The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
48The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
49As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
50As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
51As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
52As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
53The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.10.27 prolongeth: Heb. addeth
54The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.10.27 prolongeth: Heb. addeth
55The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
56The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
57The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
58The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
59The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
60The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
61The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
62The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
63The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.10.32 frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses
64The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.10.32 frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses