dby - Proverbs:10:1-22:16

dby@Proverbs:10:1 @ The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

dby@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

dby@Proverbs:10:3 @ Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.

dby@Proverbs:10:4 @ He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

dby@Proverbs:10:5 @ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

dby@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

dby@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

dby@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

dby@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

dby@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

dby@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

dby@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

dby@Proverbs:10:13 @ In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

dby@Proverbs:10:14 @ The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

dby@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

dby@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.

dby@Proverbs:10:17 @ Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

dby@Proverbs:10:18 @ He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

dby@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

dby@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

dby@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.

dby@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.

dby@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

dby@Proverbs:10:24 @ The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

dby@Proverbs:10:25 @ As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

dby@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

dby@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

dby@Proverbs:10:28 @ The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

dby@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man], but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

dby@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

dby@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

dby@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

dby@Proverbs:11:1 @ A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; but a just weight is his delight.

dby@Proverbs:11:2 @ [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.

dby@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.

dby@Proverbs:11:4 @ Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.

dby@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.

dby@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.

dby@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.

dby@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

dby@Proverbs:11:9 @ With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.

dby@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

dby@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

dby@Proverbs:11:12 @ He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

dby@Proverbs:11:13 @ He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

dby@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

dby@Proverbs:11:15 @ It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

dby@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

dby@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.

dby@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

dby@Proverbs:11:19 @ As righteousness [tendeth] to life, so he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

dby@Proverbs:11:20 @ The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

dby@Proverbs:11:21 @ Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

dby@Proverbs:11:22 @ A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.

dby@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

dby@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but [it tendeth] only to want.

dby@Proverbs:11:25 @ The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

dby@Proverbs:11:26 @ He that withholdeth corn, the people curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

dby@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.

dby@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.

dby@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

dby@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and the wise winneth souls.

dby@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be requited on the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner.

dby@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

dby@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.

dby@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

dby@Proverbs:12:4 @ A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

dby@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

dby@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

dby@Proverbs:12:7 @ Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

dby@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

dby@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

dby@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

dby@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

dby@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

dby@Proverbs:12:13 @ In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

dby@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

dby@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

dby@Proverbs:12:16 @ The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

dby@Proverbs:12:17 @ He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

dby@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

dby@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

dby@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

dby@Proverbs:12:21 @ There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

dby@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

dby@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

dby@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

dby@Proverbs:12:25 @ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

dby@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

dby@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

dby@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

dby@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

dby@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; but the soul of the treacherous, violence.

dby@Proverbs:13:3 @ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.

dby@Proverbs:13:4 @ A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

dby@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous [man] hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.

dby@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

dby@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.

dby@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

dby@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

dby@Proverbs:13:10 @ By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

dby@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].

dby@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.

dby@Proverbs:13:13 @ Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

dby@Proverbs:13:14 @ The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

dby@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.

dby@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.

dby@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

dby@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

dby@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

dby@Proverbs:13:20 @ He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

dby@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

dby@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].

dby@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.

dby@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

dby@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

dby@Proverbs:14:1 @ The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.

dby@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.

dby@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

dby@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

dby@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.

dby@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.

dby@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

dby@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

dby@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

dby@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

dby@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

dby@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.

dby@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.

dby@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.

dby@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

dby@Proverbs:14:17 @ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

dby@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].

dby@Proverbs:14:20 @ He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

dby@Proverbs:14:21 @ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

dby@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

dby@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.

dby@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

dby@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

dby@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

dby@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

dby@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

dby@Proverbs:14:29 @ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

dby@Proverbs:14:30 @ A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

dby@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

dby@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.

dby@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

dby@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

dby@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

dby@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

dby@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

dby@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

dby@Proverbs:15:4 @ Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

dby@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

dby@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.

dby@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

dby@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

dby@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

dby@Proverbs:15:10 @ Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

dby@Proverbs:15:11 @ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

dby@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

dby@Proverbs:15:13 @ A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

dby@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

dby@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

dby@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

dby@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.

dby@Proverbs:15:18 @ A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

dby@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.

dby@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

dby@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

dby@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

dby@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!

dby@Proverbs:15:24 @ The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

dby@Proverbs:15:25 @ Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

dby@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

dby@Proverbs:15:27 @ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

dby@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

dby@Proverbs:15:29 @ Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

dby@Proverbs:15:30 @ That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

dby@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

dby@Proverbs:15:32 @ He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

dby@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.

dby@Proverbs:16:1 @ The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.

dby@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.

dby@Proverbs:16:4 @ Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

dby@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.

dby@Proverbs:16:6 @ By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.

dby@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

dby@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

dby@Proverbs:16:9 @ The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.

dby@Proverbs:16:10 @ An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

dby@Proverbs:16:11 @ The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.

dby@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.

dby@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

dby@Proverbs:16:14 @ The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

dby@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

dby@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!

dby@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.

dby@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

dby@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

dby@Proverbs:16:20 @ He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

dby@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

dby@Proverbs:16:22 @ Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

dby@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

dby@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

dby@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

dby@Proverbs:16:26 @ The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.

dby@Proverbs:16:27 @ A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.

dby@Proverbs:16:28 @ A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

dby@Proverbs:16:29 @ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

dby@Proverbs:16:30 @ He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.

dby@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.

dby@Proverbs:16:32 @ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

dby@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.

dby@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

dby@Proverbs:17:3 @ The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.

dby@Proverbs:17:4 @ The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

dby@Proverbs:17:5 @ Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.

dby@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

dby@Proverbs:17:7 @ Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!

dby@Proverbs:17:8 @ A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

dby@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

dby@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

dby@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

dby@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.

dby@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

dby@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

dby@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:17:16 @ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?

dby@Proverbs:17:17 @ The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

dby@Proverbs:17:18 @ A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

dby@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

dby@Proverbs:17:20 @ He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.

dby@Proverbs:17:21 @ He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.

dby@Proverbs:17:22 @ A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

dby@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.

dby@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

dby@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.

dby@Proverbs:17:26 @ To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness.

dby@Proverbs:17:27 @ He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.

dby@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.

dby@Proverbs:18:1 @ He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.

dby@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.

dby@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

dby@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

dby@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

dby@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

dby@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

dby@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

dby@Proverbs:18:9 @ He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

dby@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

dby@Proverbs:18:11 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.

dby@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

dby@Proverbs:18:13 @ He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

dby@Proverbs:18:14 @ The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

dby@Proverbs:18:15 @ The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

dby@Proverbs:18:17 @ He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

dby@Proverbs:18:18 @ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

dby@Proverbs:18:19 @ A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.

dby@Proverbs:18:20 @ A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he satisfied.

dby@Proverbs:18:21 @ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

dby@Proverbs:18:22 @ Whoso hath found a wife hath found a good thing, and hath obtained favour from Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:18:23 @ He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.

dby@Proverbs:18:24 @ A man of [many] friends will come to ruin but there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.

dby@Proverbs:19:1 @ Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

dby@Proverbs:19:2 @ Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.

dby@Proverbs:19:3 @ The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:19:4 @ Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.

dby@Proverbs:19:5 @ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

dby@Proverbs:19:6 @ Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.

dby@Proverbs:19:7 @ All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, -- they are not [to be found].

dby@Proverbs:19:8 @ He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

dby@Proverbs:19:9 @ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.

dby@Proverbs:19:10 @ Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

dby@Proverbs:19:11 @ The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

dby@Proverbs:19:12 @ The king's displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

dby@Proverbs:19:13 @ A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

dby@Proverbs:19:14 @ House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:19:15 @ Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

dby@Proverbs:19:16 @ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.

dby@Proverbs:19:17 @ He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.

dby@Proverbs:19:18 @ Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.

dby@Proverbs:19:19 @ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.

dby@Proverbs:19:20 @ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

dby@Proverbs:19:21 @ Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.

dby@Proverbs:19:22 @ The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.

dby@Proverbs:19:23 @ The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

dby@Proverbs:19:24 @ A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

dby@Proverbs:19:25 @ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:19:26 @ He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

dby@Proverbs:19:27 @ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:19:28 @ A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.

dby@Proverbs:19:29 @ Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

dby@Proverbs:20:1 @ Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.

dby@Proverbs:20:2 @ The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

dby@Proverbs:20:3 @ It is an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool rusheth into it.

dby@Proverbs:20:4 @ The sluggard will not plough by reason of the winter; he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

dby@Proverbs:20:5 @ Counsel in the heart of man is deep water, and a man of understanding draweth it out.

dby@Proverbs:20:6 @ Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; but a faithful man who shall find?

dby@Proverbs:20:7 @ The righteous walketh in his integrity: blessed are his children after him!

dby@Proverbs:20:8 @ A king sitting on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

dby@Proverbs:20:9 @ Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

dby@Proverbs:20:10 @ Divers weights, divers measures, even both of them are abomination to Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:20:11 @ Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

dby@Proverbs:20:12 @ The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.

dby@Proverbs:20:13 @ Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

dby@Proverbs:20:14 @ Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

dby@Proverbs:20:15 @ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.

dby@Proverbs:20:16 @ Take his garment that is become surety [for] another, and hold him in pledge for strangers.

dby@Proverbs:20:17 @ Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

dby@Proverbs:20:18 @ Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.

dby@Proverbs:20:19 @ He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.

dby@Proverbs:20:20 @ Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.

dby@Proverbs:20:21 @ An inheritance obtained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

dby@Proverbs:20:22 @ Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.

dby@Proverbs:20:23 @ Divers weights are an abomination unto Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.

dby@Proverbs:20:24 @ The steps of a man are from Jehovah; and how can a man understand his own way?

dby@Proverbs:20:25 @ It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.

dby@Proverbs:20:26 @ A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

dby@Proverbs:20:27 @ Man's spirit is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inner parts of the belly.

dby@Proverbs:20:28 @ Mercy and truth preserve the king; and he upholdeth his throne by mercy.

dby@Proverbs:20:29 @ The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.

dby@Proverbs:20:30 @ Wounding stripes purge away evil, and strokes [purge] the inner parts of the belly.

dby@Proverbs:21:1 @ The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

dby@Proverbs:21:2 @ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

dby@Proverbs:21:3 @ To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

dby@Proverbs:21:4 @ Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

dby@Proverbs:21:5 @ The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.

dby@Proverbs:21:6 @ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.

dby@Proverbs:21:7 @ The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

dby@Proverbs:21:8 @ Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.

dby@Proverbs:21:9 @ It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.

dby@Proverbs:21:10 @ The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

dby@Proverbs:21:11 @ When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

dby@Proverbs:21:12 @ One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.

dby@Proverbs:21:13 @ Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.

dby@Proverbs:21:14 @ A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.

dby@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.

dby@Proverbs:21:16 @ The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.

dby@Proverbs:21:17 @ He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

dby@Proverbs:21:18 @ The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.

dby@Proverbs:21:19 @ It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

dby@Proverbs:21:20 @ There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

dby@Proverbs:21:21 @ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

dby@Proverbs:21:22 @ A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

dby@Proverbs:21:23 @ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

dby@Proverbs:21:24 @ Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.

dby@Proverbs:21:25 @ The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

dby@Proverbs:21:26 @ He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

dby@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!

dby@Proverbs:21:28 @ A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.

dby@Proverbs:21:29 @ A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.

dby@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:21:31 @ The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.

dby@Proverbs:22:1 @ A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.

dby@Proverbs:22:2 @ The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.

dby@Proverbs:22:3 @ A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

dby@Proverbs:22:4 @ The reward of humility [and] the fear of Jehovah is riches, and honour, and life.

dby@Proverbs:22:5 @ Thorns [and] snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.

dby@Proverbs:22:6 @ Train up the child according to the tenor of his way, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

dby@Proverbs:22:7 @ The rich ruleth over the poor; and the borrower is servant to the lender.

dby@Proverbs:22:8 @ He that soweth unrighteousness shall reap iniquity, and the rod of his wrath shall have an end.

dby@Proverbs:22:9 @ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

dby@Proverbs:22:10 @ Cast out the scorner, and contention will depart, and strife and ignominy shall cease.

dby@Proverbs:22:11 @ He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.

dby@Proverbs:22:12 @ The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.

dby@Proverbs:22:13 @ The sluggard saith, There is a lion without, I shall be killed in the streets!

dby@Proverbs:22:14 @ The mouth of strange women is a deep ditch: he with whom Jehovah is displeased shall fall therein.

dby@Proverbs:22:15 @ Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

dby@Proverbs:22:16 @ He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.