1Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
3For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
4For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
5Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
6Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
7And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
8And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
9A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.24.5 is strong: Heb. is in strength24.5 increaseth…: Heb. strengtheneth might
10A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.24.5 is strong: Heb. is in strength24.5 increaseth…: Heb. strengtheneth might
11For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
12For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
13Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
14Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
15He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
16He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
17The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
18The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
19If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.24.10 small: Heb. narrow
20If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.24.10 small: Heb. narrow
21If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
22If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
23If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
24If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
25My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:24.13 to…: Heb. upon thy palate
26My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:24.13 to…: Heb. upon thy palate
27So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
28So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
29Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
30Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
31For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
32For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
33Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
34Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
35Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.24.18 it displease…: Heb. it be evil in his eyes
36Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.24.18 it displease…: Heb. it be evil in his eyes
37Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;24.19 Fret…: or, Keep not company with the wicked
38Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;24.19 Fret…: or, Keep not company with the wicked
39For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.24.20 candle: or, lamp
40For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.24.20 candle: or, lamp
41My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:24.21 them…: Heb. changers
42My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:24.21 them…: Heb. changers
43For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
44For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
45These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
46These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
47He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
48He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
49But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.24.25 a good…: Heb. a blessing of good
50But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.24.25 a good…: Heb. a blessing of good
51Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.24.26 that…: Heb. that answereth right words
52Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.24.26 that…: Heb. that answereth right words
53Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
54Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
55Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
56Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
57Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
58Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
59I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
60I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
61And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
62And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
63Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.24.32 considered…: Heb. set my heart
64Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.24.32 considered…: Heb. set my heart
65Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
66Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
67So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.24.34 an…: Heb. a man of shield
68So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.24.34 an…: Heb. a man of shield