1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
3He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
4He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
5In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
6In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
7Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
8Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
9A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
10A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
11A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
12A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
13Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
14Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
15The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
16The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
17Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
18Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
19The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.14.10 his own…: Heb. the bitterness of his soul
20The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.14.10 his own…: Heb. the bitterness of his soul
21The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
22The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
23There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
24There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
25Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
26Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
27The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
28The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
29The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
30The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
31A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
32A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
33He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
34He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
35The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
36The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
37The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
38The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
39The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.14.20 the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich
40The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.14.20 the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich
41He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
42He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
43Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
44Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
45In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
46In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
47The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
48The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
49A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
50A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
51In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
52In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
53The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
54The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
55In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
56In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
57He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.14.29 hasty…: Heb. short of spirit
58He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.14.29 hasty…: Heb. short of spirit
59A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
60A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
61He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
62He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
63The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
64The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
65Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
66Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
67Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.14.34 to any…: Heb. to nations
68Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.14.34 to any…: Heb. to nations
69The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
70The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.