1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.18.1 Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business
2Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.18.1 Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business
3A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
4A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
5When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
6When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
7The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
8The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
9It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
10It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
11A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
12A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
13A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
14A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
15The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.18.8 talebearer: or, whisperer18.8 as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded18.8 innermost…: Heb. chambers
16The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.18.8 talebearer: or, whisperer18.8 as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded18.8 innermost…: Heb. chambers
17He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
18He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
19The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.18.10 safe: Heb. set aloft
20The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.18.10 safe: Heb. set aloft
21The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
22The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
23Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
24Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
25He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.18.13 answereth…: Heb. returneth a word
26He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.18.13 answereth…: Heb. returneth a word
27The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
28The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
29The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
30The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
31A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
32A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
33He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
34He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
35The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
36The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
37A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
38A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
39A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
40A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
41Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
42Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
43Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
44Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
45The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
46The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
47A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
48A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.