CHAP. XVI.

countenance: but by sorrow of the struction of wisdom; and before hon beart the spirit is broken.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 7 When a man's ways please the 21 Folly is joy to him that is desti-Loup, be maketh even his enemies tr tute of wisdom: but a man of under-be at peace with him,

standing walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: bat in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man bath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken in due season, how good is it !

24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell

25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud; but he will establish the border of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.eth right. 27 He that is greedy of gain troub 14 The wrath of a king is as messen. leth his own house; but he that hateth gers of death; but a wise man will gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studi- 15 In the light of the king's counteeth to answer: but the mouth of the[nance is life; and his favor is as a wicked poureth out evil things. cloud of the latter rain.

29 The Lono is far from the wicked: 16 How much better is it to get wis but he heareth the prayer of the righ-dom than gold ? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver? 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction de-] spiseth his own soul; but he that hear-] eth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the LonD is the in

shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the Lono, happy is he.

21 The wise iu heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

their contrary zices

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; much less do lying lips a prince 8 A gilt is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whitherso ever it turneth, it prospereth. 9 He that covereth a transgression

22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it: but the in-seeketh love: but he that repeateth a struction of fools is folly. matter separateth very friends.

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are as a honey-a fool. comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25 There is a way that seemeth right|be sent against him. anto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

11. An evil man seeketh only rebel· lion; therefore a cruel messenger shall

26 He that laboureth, laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil; and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

28 A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and 29 A violent man enticeth his neigh-he that condemneth the just, even they bour, and leadeth him into the way both are abomination to the Lord, that is not good. 16 Wherefore is there a price in the

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise fro-hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing ward things; moving his lips he bring-he hath no heart to it ?

eth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

32. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth bis spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man void of understanding strik eth hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

19 Heloveth transgression thatloveth strife; and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

20 He that hath a froward heart find eth no good: and he that hath a per verse tongue falleth into mischief. ETTER is a dry morsel, and qui-| 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it

CHAP. XVIL

full of sacrifices with strife.

2 A wise servant shall have rule ove: a son that causeth shame, and shal. have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

3 The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LonD trieth the hearts,

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false hips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers

hath no joy.

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

23 A wicked man taketh a gift 0.11 of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understand ing is of an excellent spirit

Moral virtues, and

CHAP. XVII, XIX. their contrary viccs

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his with the fruit of his mouth; and wita peace, is counted wise: and he that the increase of bis lips shall he be shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of filled. understanding.

CHAP. XVIII.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it

THROUGH desire a man, having shall eat the fruit thereof; separated himself, seeketh and 22 Whoso findeth a wife, findeth a intermeddleth with all wisdom. good thing, and obtaineth favour of

2 A fool hath no delight in under-the LORD. standing, but that his heart may discorer itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly..

:

24 A mau that hath friends must show himself friendly and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

CHAP. XIX.

BETTER is the poor that walkth

5. It is not good to accept the person is integrity, than he that is 5. It of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the unnermost parts of the belly.

perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without
knowledge, it is not good; and be that
nasteth with his feet sinneth.

3 The foolishness of man perverte!!: his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

4 Wealth maketh many friends; bet the poor is separated from his neigh.

9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.bour.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong 5 A false witness shall not be unpur. tower the righteous runneth into it, ished; and he that speaketh lies shall and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour is humility.

not escape.

6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince and every man is a friend to bim that giveth gifts.

7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are want

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame un-ing to him. to him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit whỏ can bear?

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpun. ished, and he that speaketh hes shalt perish.

10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; 16 A man's gift maketh room for much less for a servant to have rule him, and bringeth him before great over princes.

men.

11 The discretion of a man deferreth 17 He that is first in his own cause his anger; and it is his glory to pass seemeth just; but his neighbour com-over a transgression. eth and searcheth him.

12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,and parteth between the mighty. 19 A brother offended is harder to be 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his won than a strong city; and their con-¦ father: and the contentions of a wife tentions are like the bars of a castle. are a continual dropping.

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied! 14 House and riches are the inherit

Merul virtues, and

PROVERBS. ance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the Lond.

15 Slothfulness castest into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

17 He that bath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

their contrary vices. 4 The sluggard will not plow by rea son of the cold: therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find ?

7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evit with his eyes.

my

9 Who can say, I have made heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomina

20 Hear counsel,and receive instruction to the Load.
tion, that thou mayest be wise in thy
latter end.

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lond, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

11 Even a child is known by his do ings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

23 The fear of the Lond tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide 14 It is naught, it is naught,saith the satisfied; he shall not be visited with|buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

evil.

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple 16 Take his garment that is surety will beware and reprove one that for a stranger: and take a pledge of hath understanding, and he will un-him for a strange woman. derstand knowledge.

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man:

26 He that wasteth his father, and but afterwards his mouth shall be fill chaseth away his mother, is a son that led with gravel.

causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 18 Every purpose is established by 27 Cease, my son,to hear the instruc-counsel: and with good advice make tion that causeth to err from the war

words of knowledge.

19 He that goeth about as a tale28 An ungodly witness scorneth bearer revealeth secrets: therefore judgment: and the mouth of the wick-meddle not with him that flattereth ed devoureth iniquity. with his lips.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

CHAP. XX.

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out n obscure darkness.

WINE is a mocker, strong drink 21 An inheritance may be gotten

is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against bis own soul.

3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

hastily at the beginning; but the end
thereof shall not be blessed.
22 Say not thou, I will recompense
evil: but wait on the LORD, and he
shall save thee.

23 Divers weights are an abomina tion unto the Lono; and a false bal lance is not good.

CHAP. XXI, XXII.

then contrary vices. 24 Man's goings are of the LORD; of the poor, he also shall cry himself how can a man then understand his but shall not be heard. own ways?

30 The blueness of a wound cleans- 19 It is better to dwell in the wilder eth away evil; so do stripes the in-ness, than with a contentious and au ward parts of the belly.

20 There is a treasure to be desired, THE in tere on of. But fool than spendeth it up. HE king's heart is in the hand of and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

ter, he turneth it whithersoever he 21 He that followeth after righteouswill. ness and mercy findeth life, righteous

2 Every way of a man is right in hisnese, and honour. own eves; but the LORD pondereth]

10 The soul of the wicked desireth 30 There is no wisdom, nor underevil; his neighbour findeth no favour standing, nor counsel, against the his eyes. LORD.

LI When the scorner is punished, 31 The horse is prepared against the the simple is made wise; and when day of battle: but safety is of the the wise is instructed, he receiveth Loun.