Proverbs:10:1-22:16




gltv@Proverbs:10:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a father rejoice, but the foolish son is his mother's sorrow.

gltv@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

gltv@Proverbs:10:3 @ Jehovah will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but He pushes away the desire of the wicked.

gltv@Proverbs:10:4 @ He who deals with a lazy palm becomes poor, but the hand of the hard worker makes him rich.

gltv@Proverbs:10:5 @ He who gathers in summer is a prudent son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

gltv@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are on the head of the just, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

gltv@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the just is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot.

gltv@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart accepts commands, but the foolish of lips shall be thrust away.

gltv@Proverbs:10:9 @ He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways shall be found out.

gltv@Proverbs:10:10 @ He who winks the eye causes sorrow, but the foolish of lips shall be thrust away.

gltv@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

gltv@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up fights, but love covers all transgressions.

gltv@Proverbs:10:13 @ Wisdom is found in the lips of him who has understanding, but a rod is waiting for the back of him who lacks heart.

gltv@Proverbs:10:14 @ The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

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

gltv@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labor of the righteous is for life; the gain of the wicked is for sin.

gltv@Proverbs:10:17 @ He who heeds instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses reproof is going astray.

gltv@Proverbs:10:18 @ He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who sends out a slander, he is a fool.

gltv@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the abundance of words transgression does not cease, but one restraining his lips is prudent.

gltv@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the just is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is as a little.

gltv@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of heart.

gltv@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of Jehovah, it makes rich, and he adds no pain with it.

gltv@Proverbs:10:23 @ To work out evil devices is as laughter to the foolish; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.

gltv@Proverbs:10:24 @ That which the wicked fears shall come upon him, but the desire of the righteous is granted.

gltv@Proverbs:10:25 @ As the storm passes, so the wicked is not; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

gltv@Proverbs:10:26 @ Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy one to those who send him.

gltv@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of Jehovah prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be cut short.

gltv@Proverbs:10:28 @ The expectation of the righteous is joyful, but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

gltv@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of Jehovah is strength to the upright, but ruin is to workers of iniquity.

gltv@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall never be moved, and the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

gltv@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the just flourishes with wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

gltv@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the mouth of the wicked knows only perversities.

gltv@Proverbs:11:1 @ False balances are hateful to Jehovah, but a perfect stone His delight.

gltv@Proverbs:11:2 @ Pride comes, then shame comes, but with the lowly is wisdom.

gltv@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of traitors will devastate them.

gltv@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

gltv@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the perfect shall make his way right, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

gltv@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but traitors shall be taken in their lust.

gltv@Proverbs:11:7 @ In the death of a wicked man, his expectation shall perish, and the hope of the unjust shall be lost.

gltv@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered from distress, and the wicked comes in his place.

gltv@Proverbs:11:9 @ The ungodly is corrupting his neighbor with his mouth, but the just is delivered by knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:11:10 @ When the righteous prospers, the city rejoices; and at the wicked's perishing is singing.

gltv@Proverbs:11:11 @ A city is lifted up by the blessing of the upright, but by the wicked's mouth it is overthrown.

gltv@Proverbs:11:12 @ One despising his friend lacks heart, but an understanding man remains silent.

gltv@Proverbs:11:13 @ One going with slander is a revealer of secrets, but the faithful of spirit keeps a matter hidden.

gltv@Proverbs:11:14 @ Without guidance the people fall, but safety is in a great counselor.

gltv@Proverbs:11:15 @ One suffers evil when he is surety for a stranger, but one hating strikers of hands is safe.

gltv@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman holds to honor, and terrifying men hold to riches.

gltv@Proverbs:11:17 @ A merciful man does good to his own soul, but the cruel troubles his own flesh.

gltv@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked makes a deceitful wage, but one sowing righteousness has a reward of truth.

gltv@Proverbs:11:19 @ So righteousness leads to life, but one pursuing evil, to his death.

gltv@Proverbs:11:20 @ Hateful to Jehovah are the perverse hearted, but His delight is the upright in way.

gltv@Proverbs:11:21 @ Though hand join to hand, the evil shall not be innocent, but the righteous seed escapes.

gltv@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a woman who is beautiful, yet turning aside discretion.

gltv@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good, the hope of the wicked is wrath.

gltv@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is one who scatters yet increases more; but a withholder of just due comes only to poverty.

gltv@Proverbs:11:25 @ The blessed soul will be made fat; he who waters will also drink fully.

gltv@Proverbs:11:26 @ One holding back grain, the people curse him; but a blessing is to the head of one selling grain.

gltv@Proverbs:11:27 @ He who early is seeking good seeks favor; but one pursuing evil, it shall come to him.

gltv@Proverbs:11:28 @ One trusting in his riches, he shall fall; but like a green leaf the righteous shall sprout.

gltv@Proverbs:11:29 @ One troubling his house inherits the wind; and the fool is servant to the wise of heart.

gltv@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who takes souls is wise.

gltv@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be rewarded in the earth; much more the wicked and the sinner.

gltv@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is like a brute animal.

gltv@Proverbs:12:2 @ The good obtain grace from Jehovah, but He will condemn a man of wicked devices.

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

gltv@Proverbs:12:4 @ A woman of virtue is a crown to her lord, but one causing shame is like rottenness in his bones.

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

gltv@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked ambush for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

gltv@Proverbs:12:7 @ Overthrow the wicked, and they are not; but the house of the righteous stands.

gltv@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be praised according to his wisdom, but he who is of a crooked heart shall be despised.

gltv@Proverbs:12:9 @ He who is despised, and has a servant, is better than one honoring himself and lacking bread.

gltv@Proverbs:12:10 @ The righteous knows the life of his animal, but the mercies of the wicked are cruel.

gltv@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he chasing vanities lacks heart.

gltv@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desires the net of evils, but the root of the righteous gives fruit.

gltv@Proverbs:12:13 @ In the transgression of the lips is the snare of evil, but the righteous will come out from distress.

gltv@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of the mouth, and the dealing of man's hands shall be given back to him.

gltv@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.

gltv@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.

gltv@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who breathes faithfulness reveals righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

gltv@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is a rash speaking like thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

gltv@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lips of truth are established forever, but a lying tongue is only while I wink.

gltv@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but to counselors of peace is joy.

gltv@Proverbs:12:21 @ No trouble shall happen to the just, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

gltv@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are hateful to Jehovah, but those who deal faithfulness are His delight.

gltv@Proverbs:12:23 @ A wise man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools calls out their folly.

gltv@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the hard worker shall rule, but the remiss ones will become forced labor.

gltv@Proverbs:12:25 @ Heaviness in a man's heart makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.

gltv@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous searches out with his friend, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

gltv@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slacker does not start after his game, but the wealth of a working man is precious.

gltv@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the way of righteousness is life, and in that pathway is no death.

gltv@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scorner does not hear rebuke.

gltv@Proverbs:13:2 @ From the fruit of his mouth a man eats good, but the desire of the deceiver is violence.

gltv@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who opens his lips wide is ruined.

gltv@Proverbs:13:4 @ The sluggard's soul is craving, but is not getting, but the soul of the hard workers shall be made fat.

gltv@Proverbs:13:5 @ The righteous hates lying, but the wicked is odious and acts shamefully.

gltv@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness keeps the upright one in the way, but wickedness subverts sin.

gltv@Proverbs:13:7 @ There are those who act rich, yet have nothing at all; and those who act poor, yet have great wealth.

gltv@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor man does not hear rebuke.

gltv@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

gltv@Proverbs:13:10 @ Argument only comes by pride, but wisdom is with those who take advice.

gltv@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth from vanity shall be diminished, but he who gathers by labor shall increase.

gltv@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

gltv@Proverbs:13:13 @ He who despises the word shall be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

gltv@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

gltv@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good sense gives grace, but the way of traitors is ever flowing.

gltv@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent one deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his foolishness.

gltv@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is healing.

gltv@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who keeps to correction shall be honored.

gltv@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desire coming to pass is sweet to the soul, but to depart from evil is hateful to fools.

gltv@Proverbs:13:20 @ He who walks with the wise shall be wise, but one associating with fools shall be broken.

gltv@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursues sinners, but the righteous shall be rewarded with good.

gltv@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaves an inheritance to his son's sons, but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

gltv@Proverbs:13:23 @ The tilled ground of the poor yields much food, but without justice, it is swept away.

gltv@Proverbs:13:24 @ He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him seeks him with correction.

gltv@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eats to the satisfying of his appetite, but the belly of the wicked shall lack.

gltv@Proverbs:14:1 @ A wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her own hands.

gltv@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walks in his uprightness fears Jehovah, but the perverse in his ways despises Him.

gltv@Proverbs:14:3 @ A rod of pride is in the mouth of a fool, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.

gltv@Proverbs:14:4 @ The stall is clean where there are no cattle, but much gain is by the strength of an ox.

gltv@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness breathes lies.

gltv@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scorner seeks wisdom, but finds it not, yet knowledge is swift to the discerning.

gltv@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from before a foolish man, or you will not see the lips of knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the wise is to understand his way, but the foolishness of fools is deceit.

gltv@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools laugh at guilt offering, but among the righteous is favor.

gltv@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knows the bitterness of its soul, and a stranger does not mix in its joy.

gltv@Proverbs:14:11 @ The wicked's house shall be thrown down, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

gltv@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

gltv@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of that joy is heaviness.

gltv@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, but a good man from himself.

gltv@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believes every word, but the wise considers his step.

gltv@Proverbs:14:16 @ The wise fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is sure.

gltv@Proverbs:14:17 @ He who is short of temper acts foolishly; and a man of evil plots is hated.

gltv@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit foolishness, but the wise are crowned with knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good; yea, the wicked at the gates of the just.

gltv@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

gltv@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, Oh how happy is he!

gltv@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do not those who think evil go astray? But mercy and truth will be to those who think of good.

gltv@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labor there is profit, but the talk of the lips tends only to poverty.

gltv@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches of wisdom; the foolishness of fools is folly.

gltv@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness delivers souls, but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

gltv@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of Jehovah is strong trust, and His sons shall have a hiding place.

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

gltv@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.

gltv@Proverbs:14:29 @ One slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is short of spirit exalts folly.

gltv@Proverbs:14:30 @ A healthy heart is the life of the flesh, but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

gltv@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

gltv@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is thrust out in his wickedness, but the righteous has hope in his death.

gltv@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom rests in the heart of the intelligent, but among fools it is revealed.

gltv@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a shame to any people.

gltv@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favor is toward a servant who acts prudently, but his wrath takes place on one causing shame.

gltv@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turns away wrath, but a hurtful word stirs up anger.

gltv@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

gltv@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place watching the evil and the good.

gltv@Proverbs:15:4 @ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a break of the spirit.

gltv@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despises his father's instruction, but he keeping correction is sensible.

gltv@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but in the gain of the wicked is tumult.

gltv@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise extend knowledge, but the heart of the fool is not so.

gltv@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is a hateful thing to Jehovah, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

gltv@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is hateful to Jehovah, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.

gltv@Proverbs:15:10 @ Discipline is grievous to him who forsakes the way, he who hates reproof shall die.

gltv@Proverbs:15:11 @ Hell and destruction are before Jehovah; even more the hearts of the sons of men!

gltv@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scorner loves not one who corrects him, nor will he go to the wise.

gltv@Proverbs:15:13 @ A joyful heart makes a good face, but by grief of heart the spirit is stricken.

gltv@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of the understanding one seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

gltv@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are evil, but gladness of heart is a continual feast.

gltv@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.

gltv@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.

gltv@Proverbs:15:18 @ A furious man stirs up quarreling, but he who is slow to anger calms fighting.

gltv@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is exalted.

gltv@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

gltv@Proverbs:15:21 @ Foolishness is joy to him who lacks understanding, but a man of understanding walks straight.

gltv@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel purposes are broken, but by many counselors they rise.

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

gltv@Proverbs:15:24 @ The path of life is upward to the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol downward.

gltv@Proverbs:15:25 @ Jehovah will destroy the house of the proud, but He will set up the widow's border.

gltv@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the wicked are very hateful to Jehovah, but the words of pleasantness are pure.

gltv@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes shall live.

gltv@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous muses how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

gltv@Proverbs:15:29 @ Jehovah is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

gltv@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, a good report makes the bones fat.

gltv@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that hears the reproof of life shall remain among the wise.

gltv@Proverbs:15:32 @ He who ignores correction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gets understanding.

gltv@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of Jehovah is instruction in wisdom, and before honor is humility.

gltv@Proverbs:16:1 @ The orderings of the heart are for man, and the answer of the tongue from Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but Jehovah weighs the spirits.

gltv@Proverbs:16:3 @ Roll your works on Jehovah, and your thoughts shall be established.

gltv@Proverbs:16:4 @ Jehovah has made all for His purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

gltv@Proverbs:16:5 @ Everyone proud in heart is disgusting to Jehovah; though hand join in hand he shall not be innocent.

gltv@Proverbs:16:6 @ Iniquity is covered by mercy and truth, and in the fear of Jehovah, men turn aside from evil.

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

gltv@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness than great increase without right.

gltv@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart plans his way, but Jehovah fixes his step.

gltv@Proverbs:16:10 @ A godly decision is on the lips of the king, his mouth is not treacherous in judgment.

gltv@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just scale and balances are to Jehovah, all the stones of the bag are His work.

gltv@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is made firm by righteousness.

gltv@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the kings' delight, and he speaking uprightly is loved.

gltv@Proverbs:16:14 @ A king's fury is as messengers of death, but a wise man will cover it.

gltv@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the face of the king is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

gltv@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

gltv@Proverbs:16:17 @ The way of the upright is to turn away from evil, he keeping his soul watches his way.

gltv@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

gltv@Proverbs:16:19 @ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

gltv@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who acts prudently shall find good, and he who trusts in Jehovah, Oh how happy is he!

gltv@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and sweetness of lips increases learning.

gltv@Proverbs:16:22 @ Prudence is a fountain of life to those who own it, but the teaching of fools is folly.

gltv@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and he adds learning on his lips.

gltv@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are an overflowing of honey, sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.

gltv@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seems right to a man's face, but the end of it is the ways of death.

gltv@Proverbs:16:26 @ He who labors works for himself, for his mouth urges him on.

gltv@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man plots evil, and on his lips it is like a burning fire.

gltv@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man causes strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

gltv@Proverbs:16:29 @ A violent man lures his neighbor, and causes him to go in a way that is not good.

gltv@Proverbs:16:30 @ He who shuts his eyes to plan perverse things, compressing his lips, he brings evil to pass.

gltv@Proverbs:16:31 @ The gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.

gltv@Proverbs:16:32 @ One slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

gltv@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, but all ordering of it is from Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry piece of bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with fighting.

gltv@Proverbs:17:2 @ A servant who acts prudently shall rule over a son who causes shame, and he shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.

gltv@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Jehovah tries the hearts.

gltv@Proverbs:17:4 @ An evildoer gives heed to false lips; a liar listens to a tongue of evil desire.

gltv@Proverbs:17:5 @ Whoever scorns the poor reviles his Maker, he who rejoices at calamity shall not be innocent.

gltv@Proverbs:17:6 @ Grandsons are the crown of old men, and the glory of sons are their fathers.

gltv@Proverbs:17:7 @ An arrogant lip is not fitting for a fool, much less are lying lips for a noble.

gltv@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who possesses it; everywhere he turns, he is prudent.

gltv@Proverbs:17:9 @ He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

gltv@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproof enters more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

gltv@Proverbs:17:11 @ A rebel seeks evil, so a cruel messenger is sent against him.

gltv@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear bereaved of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his foolishness.

gltv@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

gltv@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is like the releasing of water, therefore leave off fighting before it breaks out.

gltv@Proverbs:17:15 @ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, even both of them are disgusting to Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why is there hire in a fool's hand to get wisdom, and there is no heart for it?

gltv@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loves at every time, but a brother is born for the time of trouble.

gltv@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man lacking heart strikes the palm, he pledges in the presence of his friend.

gltv@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loving strife loves rebellion, he who exalts his door seeks shattering.

gltv@Proverbs:17:20 @ One crooked of heart does not find good, and he who is perverse in his tongue falls into evil.

gltv@Proverbs:17:21 @ He who fathers a fool has sorrow for it; yea, the father of a fool has no joy.

gltv@Proverbs:17:22 @ A cheerful heart makes good healing, but a stricken spirit dries the bone.

gltv@Proverbs:17:23 @ The wicked takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the paths of justice.

gltv@Proverbs:17:24 @ With the face of the wise is wisdom, but a fool's eyes are in the ends of the earth.

gltv@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a vexation to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

gltv@Proverbs:17:26 @ And it is not good to punish the just, to strike leaders for uprightness.

gltv@Proverbs:17:27 @ He who restrains his words knows knowledge, and one rare of spirit is a man of understanding.

gltv@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool who is silent is counted wise, he who shuts his lips is counted as understanding.

gltv@Proverbs:18:1 @ He who separates himself seeks his own desire, he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

gltv@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in uncovering his heart.

gltv@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked comes, scorn also comes, and with shame comes reproach.

gltv@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, the fountain of wisdom like a flowing stream.

gltv@Proverbs:18:5 @ To lift up the face of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

gltv@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips enter into strife, and his mouth calls for strokes.

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

gltv@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer are as wounds; yea, they go down into the innermost chambers of the belly.

gltv@Proverbs:18:9 @ And he who is slack in his work, he is a brother to a master destroyer.

gltv@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of Jehovah is a tower of strength, the righteous runs into it and is set on high.

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

gltv@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before shattering, a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.

gltv@Proverbs:18:13 @ If one rejects a matter before he hears, it is folly and shame to him.

gltv@Proverbs:18:14 @ The spirit of a man will nourish his sickness, but who can bear a wounded spirit?

gltv@Proverbs:18:15 @ The heart of the prudent gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:18:16 @ A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

gltv@Proverbs:18:17 @ He who is first in his cause seems just, but his neighbor comes and searches him.

gltv@Proverbs:18:18 @ The lot causes arguments to cease, and divides between the mighty.

gltv@Proverbs:18:19 @ An offended brother is worse than a fortified city; yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

gltv@Proverbs:18:20 @ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; he shall be satisfied with the produce of his lips.

gltv@Proverbs:18:21 @ Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it shall eat its fruit.

gltv@Proverbs:18:22 @ Whoever finds a wife finds good, and gets favor from Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:18:23 @ The poor speak with entreaties, but the rich answer fiercely.

gltv@Proverbs:18:24 @ A man of friends may be broken up, but there is a Lover who sticks closer than a brother.

gltv@Proverbs:19:1 @ The poor who walks in his integrity is better than he who is perverse in his lips, who is a fool.

gltv@Proverbs:19:2 @ Also, without knowledge the soul is not good, and he who hurries with his feet sins.

gltv@Proverbs:19:3 @ The foolishness of man overturns his way, and his heart rages against Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:19:4 @ Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

gltv@Proverbs:19:5 @ A false witness shall not be acquitted; yea, a breather of lies shall not escape.

gltv@Proverbs:19:6 @ Many will beg the favor of a noble, and all are friends to him who give gifts.

gltv@Proverbs:19:7 @ All the poor man's brothers hate him, and his friends also surely leave him; he pursues them with words, yet they are not.

gltv@Proverbs:19:8 @ He who gets heart loves his own soul, he who keeps understanding finds good.

gltv@Proverbs:19:9 @ A false witness shall not be acquitted; yea, he who speaks lies shall perish.

gltv@Proverbs:19:10 @ Luxury is not becoming for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

gltv@Proverbs:19:11 @ A man's discretion makes his anger slow, and his glory is to pass over a transgression.

gltv@Proverbs:19:12 @ The king's wrath is like a lion's roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

gltv@Proverbs:19:13 @ A foolish son is calamity to his father, and a wife's quarreling a never ending dripping.

gltv@Proverbs:19:14 @ House and riches are the inheritance of fathers, but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:19:15 @ Laziness makes one fall into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

gltv@Proverbs:19:16 @ He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, he who despises His ways shall die.

gltv@Proverbs:19:17 @ He who has pity on the poor lends to Jehovah, and He will reward his dealing to him.

gltv@Proverbs:19:18 @ Chasten your son, for there is hope, and do not set your soul on making him die.

gltv@Proverbs:19:19 @ A man great of fury will have to pay the fine, for if you deliver him, then you must do it again.

gltv@Proverbs:19:20 @ Hear advice and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

gltv@Proverbs:19:21 @ Many purposes are in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah shall stand.

gltv@Proverbs:19:22 @ The desire of a man is his kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar.

gltv@Proverbs:19:23 @ The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he shall rest satisfied, he shall not be visited with evil.

gltv@Proverbs:19:24 @ A lazy one puts his hand in a dish, and he will not return it to his mouth.

gltv@Proverbs:19:25 @ Strike a scorner and the simple will become careful; reprove a discerner, and he will discern knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:19:26 @ He who assaults his father chases his mother away, he is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

gltv@Proverbs:19:27 @ My son, cease to hear the discipline, and you will err from the words of knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:19:28 @ A worthless witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours evil.

gltv@Proverbs:19:29 @ Judgments are prepared for scorners, and blows for the backs of fools.

gltv@Proverbs:20:1 @ Wine is a mocker, strong drink is stirring, and each one straying by it is not wise.

gltv@Proverbs:20:2 @ The fear of a king is as the roar of a lion, he who stirs him up to anger wrongs his own soul.

gltv@Proverbs:20:3 @ For a man to cease from strife is an honor, but every fool exposes himself.

gltv@Proverbs:20:4 @ The lazy man will not plow, after autumn he begs at harvest, and nothing is there.

gltv@Proverbs:20:5 @ Counsel in a man's heart is like deep water, but an understanding man will draw it out.

gltv@Proverbs:20:6 @ Most men will proclaim each his own kindness, but who can find a faithful man?

gltv@Proverbs:20:7 @ The just one walks in his integrity, blessed are his sons after him!

gltv@Proverbs:20:8 @ A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

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

gltv@Proverbs:20:10 @ A stone and a stone, an ephah and an ephah, both are hateful to Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:20:11 @ Even a child is known by his acts, whether his work is pure, or upright.

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

gltv@Proverbs:20:13 @ Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; open your eyes, be satisfied with bread.

gltv@Proverbs:20:14 @ Bad! Bad! says the buyer, but when it is left to him, then he boasts.

gltv@Proverbs:20:15 @ There is gold and a multitude of gems, but the lips of knowledge are a rare vessel.

gltv@Proverbs:20:16 @ Take the garment of the one who is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from one who guarantees for strangers.

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

gltv@Proverbs:20:18 @ Purposes are established in counsel, and make war with wise guidance.

gltv@Proverbs:20:19 @ A revealer of secrets walks about as a gossip, so do not meddle with him who opens his lips wide.

gltv@Proverbs:20:20 @ Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in deep darkness.

gltv@Proverbs:20:21 @ An inheritance may be gotten quickly in the beginning, but the end of it shall not be blessed.

gltv@Proverbs:20:22 @ Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.

gltv@Proverbs:20:23 @ A stone and a stone are hateful to Jehovah; and a false balance is not good.

gltv@Proverbs:20:24 @ The steps of a man are from Jehovah, and what can man discern of his way?

gltv@Proverbs:20:25 @ It is a snare to a man to say rashly, A holy thing, and after the vows to inquire about it.

gltv@Proverbs:20:26 @ A wise king scatters the wicked and turns the wheel over them.

gltv@Proverbs:20:27 @ The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, searching all the inward parts of the heart.

gltv@Proverbs:20:28 @ Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by mercy.

gltv@Proverbs:20:29 @ The glory of young men is their vigor, and the honor of old men is the gray head.

gltv@Proverbs:20:30 @ The stripes of a wound cleanse away evil, and strokes the inward parts of the heart.

gltv@Proverbs:21:1 @ As streams of waters, the king's heart is in the hand of Jehovah; He turns it wherever He desires.

gltv@Proverbs:21:2 @ Every way of a man is upright in his own eyes, but Jehovah measures the hearts.

gltv@Proverbs:21:3 @ For Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice is to be chosen more than sacrifice.

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

gltv@Proverbs:21:5 @ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty, but those of every hasty one only to poverty.

gltv@Proverbs:21:6 @ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapor driven by those who seek death.

gltv@Proverbs:21:7 @ The violence of the wicked drags them down, because they refuse to do justice.

gltv@Proverbs:21:8 @ The way of a guilty man is perverted; but the pure, his work is right.

gltv@Proverbs:21:9 @ It is better to dwell on a corner of a housetop, than with a contentious woman, and to share a house.

gltv@Proverbs:21:10 @ The soul of the wicked desires evil, his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

gltv@Proverbs:21:11 @ The simple is made wise when the scorner is punished, and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

gltv@Proverbs:21:12 @ The Righteous One wisely considers the house of the wicked: He overthrows the wicked for his evil.

gltv@Proverbs:21:13 @ Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he himself shall also call, and shall not be answered.

gltv@Proverbs:21:14 @ A gift in secret subdues anger; yea, a bribe in the bosom quiets great fury.

gltv@Proverbs:21:15 @ It is joy to the just to do justice, but ruin shall come to the workers of evil.

gltv@Proverbs:21:16 @ The man who wanders out of the way of prudence shall rest in the congregation of departed spirits.

gltv@Proverbs:21:17 @ A man who loves pleasure shall be poor, he who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

gltv@Proverbs:21:18 @ The wicked shall be a ransom for the just, and the treacherous in the place of the upright.

gltv@Proverbs:21:19 @ It is better to live in a land of the wilderness than with a woman of strivings and vexations.

gltv@Proverbs:21:20 @ A desirable treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man devours it.

gltv@Proverbs:21:21 @ He who pursues righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness and honor.

gltv@Proverbs:21:22 @ A wise one ascends the city of the mighty and topples the strength in which it trusts.

gltv@Proverbs:21:23 @ Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from distresses.

gltv@Proverbs:21:24 @ Proud, haughty scorner is his name, he who deals in proud wrath.

gltv@Proverbs:21:25 @ The lust of the lazy man kills him, for his hands have refused to work.

gltv@Proverbs:21:26 @ He lusts with lust all the day long, but the righteous gives and does not withhold.

gltv@Proverbs:21:27 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful, how much more when he brings it with an evil intent!

gltv@Proverbs:21:28 @ A false witness shall perish, but the man who attends will speak forever.

gltv@Proverbs:21:29 @ A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright establishes his way.

gltv@Proverbs:21:30 @ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel before Jehovah.

gltv@Proverbs:21:31 @ The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but to Jehovah belongs deliverance.

gltv@Proverbs:22:1 @ A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches; rather than silver or gold, favor is better.

gltv@Proverbs:22:2 @ The rich and poor meet together, Jehovah is the Maker of all of them.

gltv@Proverbs:22:3 @ A sensible one sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple go on and are punished.

gltv@Proverbs:22:4 @ The reward of humility is the fear of Jehovah, riches, and honor, and life.

gltv@Proverbs:22:5 @ Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse, he who keeps his soul shall be far from them.

gltv@Proverbs:22:6 @ Train up a boy on the opening of his way, even when he is old, he will not turn aside from it.

gltv@Proverbs:22:7 @ The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to a man who lends.

gltv@Proverbs:22:8 @ He who sows injustice will reap evil, and the rod of his wrath shall fail.

gltv@Proverbs:22:9 @ He who has a good eye, he is blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

gltv@Proverbs:22:10 @ Throw the scorner out and strife shall go out; yea, quarrels and shame shall cease.

gltv@Proverbs:22:11 @ He who loves pureness of heart, grace is on his lips; the king shall be his friend.

gltv@Proverbs:22:12 @ The eyes of Jehovah keep knowledge, and He overthrows the words of the treacherous.

gltv@Proverbs:22:13 @ The lazy one says, A lion is outside! I will be killed in the streets!

gltv@Proverbs:22:14 @ The mouth of alien women is a deep pit; those despised by Jehovah shall fall there.

gltv@Proverbs:22:15 @ Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a boy, the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

gltv@Proverbs:22:16 @ One oppresses the poor to multiply for himself, another gives to the rich, only to come to poverty.


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