Proverbs:10:1-22:16
noyes@Proverbs:10:1 @ The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
noyes@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness do not profit; But righteousness delivereth from death.
noyes@Proverbs:10:3 @ The LORD will not suffer the righteous to famish; But he disappointeth the craving of the wicked.
noyes@Proverbs:10:4 @ He that worketh with a slack hand becometh poor; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
noyes@Proverbs:10:5 @ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son causing shame.
noyes@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are upon the head of the just; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
noyes@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
noyes@Proverbs:10:8 @ He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.
noyes@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be punished.
noyes@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a foolish talker falleth headlong.
noyes@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
noyes@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirreth up strife; But love covereth all offences.
noyes@Proverbs:10:13 @ Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.
noyes@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich mans wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
noyes@Proverbs:10:16 @ The earnings of the righteous minister to life; The revenues of the wicked, to sin.
noyes@Proverbs:10:17 @ He that keepeth instruction is in the path of life; But he that refuseth reproof goeth astray.
noyes@Proverbs:10:18 @ He that hideth hatred hath lying lips; And he that uttereth slander is a fool.
noyes@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.
noyes@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The understanding of the wicked is of little worth.
noyes@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous feed many; But fools die through want of wisdom.
noyes@Proverbs:10:22 @ It is the blessing of the LORD that maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
noyes@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as sport to a fool to do mischief; But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
noyes@Proverbs:10:24 @ The fear of the wicked shall come upon him; But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
noyes@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the whirlwind passeth by, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
noyes@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
noyes@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the LORD prolongeth life; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
noyes@Proverbs:10:28 @ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall come to nothing.
noyes@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But destruction for those who do iniquity.
noyes@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall never be moved; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
noyes@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous man yieldeth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
noyes@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
noyes@Proverbs:11:1 @ False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
noyes@Proverbs:11:2 @ When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
noyes@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
noyes@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
noyes@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
noyes@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
noyes@Proverbs:11:7 @ When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
noyes@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
noyes@Proverbs:11:9 @ By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
noyes@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
noyes@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
noyes@Proverbs:11:12 @ He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
noyes@Proverbs:11:13 @ He who goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
noyes@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
noyes@Proverbs:11:15 @ He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.
noyes@Proverbs:11:16 @ A graceful woman obtaineth honor, Even as strong men obtain riches.
noyes@Proverbs:11:17 @ He that doeth good to himself is a man of kindness; But he that tormenteth his own flesh is cruel.
noyes@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked toileth for deceitful wages; But he who soweth righteousness shall have a sure reward.
noyes@Proverbs:11:19 @ As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
noyes@Proverbs:11:20 @ The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
noyes@Proverbs:11:21 @ From generation to generation the wicked shall not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous shall be delivered.
noyes@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a jewel of gold in a swines snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion.
noyes@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
noyes@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is right, yet he cometh to want.
noyes@Proverbs:11:25 @ The bountiful man shall be enriched, And he that watereth shall himself be watered.
noyes@Proverbs:11:26 @ Him that keepeth back corn the people curse; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
noyes@Proverbs:11:27 @ He, who earnestly seeketh good, seeketh favor; But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come upon him.
noyes@Proverbs:11:28 @ He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
noyes@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that harasseth his household shall inherit wind; And the fool shall be the servant of the wise.
noyes@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life; And the wise man winneth souls.
noyes@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous man is requited on the earth; Much more the wicked man and the sinner!
noyes@Proverbs:12:1 @ He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
noyes@Proverbs:12:2 @ The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
noyes@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
noyes@Proverbs:12:4 @ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
noyes@Proverbs:12:5 @ The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
noyes@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked lie in wait for mens blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
noyes@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
noyes@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
noyes@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
noyes@Proverbs:12:10 @ The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
noyes@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked man longeth after the prey of evildoers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
noyes@Proverbs:12:13 @ In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
noyes@Proverbs:12:14 @ By the fruit of a mans mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a mans hands shall be rendered unto him.
noyes@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
noyes@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fools wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
noyes@Proverbs:12:17 @ He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
noyes@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
noyes@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
noyes@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
noyes@Proverbs:12:21 @ No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
noyes@Proverbs:12:22 @ False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
noyes@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
noyes@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
noyes@Proverbs:12:25 @ Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
noyes@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
noyes@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
noyes@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
noyes@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son listeneth to the instruction of his father; But a scoffer listeneth not to rebuke.
noyes@Proverbs:13:2 @ By the fruit of a mans mouth he shall eat good; But the appetite of transgressors shall be sated with violence.
noyes@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; But destruction shall be to him who openeth wide his lips.
noyes@Proverbs:13:4 @ The appetite of the sluggard longeth, and hath nothing; But the appetite of the diligent is fully satisfied.
noyes@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hateth words of falsehood; But a wicked man causeth disgrace and shame.
noyes@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness preserveth him who is upright in his way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
noyes@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is who maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing, Who maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
noyes@Proverbs:13:8 @ A mans wealth is the ransom of his life; But the poor man heareth no threatenings.
noyes@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous shall rejoice; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
noyes@Proverbs:13:10 @ By pride cometh only contention; But with the welladvised is wisdom.
noyes@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.
noyes@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.
noyes@Proverbs:13:13 @ He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed; But he who revereth the commandment shall be rewarded.
noyes@Proverbs:13:14 @ The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.
noyes@Proverbs:13:15 @ A good understanding winneth favor; But the way of transgressors is hard.
noyes@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
noyes@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falleth into trouble; But a faithful ambassador is health.
noyes@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame are for him who rejecteth instruction; But he that regardeth reproof shall come to honor.
noyes@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
noyes@Proverbs:13:20 @ He who walketh with wise men shall be wise; But the companion of fools shall be destroyed.
noyes@Proverbs:13:21 @ Calamity pursueth the wicked; But the righteous is rewarded with good.
noyes@Proverbs:13:22 @ The good man leaveth his substance to his childrens children; But the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
noyes@Proverbs:13:23 @ There is much food from the fallowground of the poor; But there is who is brought low for want of uprightness.
noyes@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spareth the rod hateth his son; But he who loveth him chasteneth him early.
noyes@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous man eateth to the satisfying of his desire; But the stomach of the wicked suffereth want.
noyes@Proverbs:14:1 @ The wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish teareth it down with her hands.
noyes@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walketh in uprightness feareth the LORD; But he who is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
noyes@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of the foolish pride is a scourge; But the lips of the wise preserve them.
noyes@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where there are no oxen, the crib is clean; But there is great increase by the strength of the ox.
noyes@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness doth not lie; But a false witness poureth forth lies.
noyes@Proverbs:14:6 @ The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy to the man of understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from the presence of a foolish man; For thou hast not perceived in him the lips of knowledge.
noyes@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is in giving heed to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
noyes@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools make a mock at sin; But with the upright is favor.
noyes@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knoweth its own bitterness. And a stranger cannot intermeddle with its joy.
noyes@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shall be destroyed; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
noyes@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seemeth right to a man, But its end is the way to death.
noyes@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, And the end of joy is grief.
noyes@Proverbs:14:14 @ The perverse in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And from himself shall the good man be satisfied.
noyes@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple man believeth every word; But the prudent looketh well to his steps.
noyes@Proverbs:14:16 @ The wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool is haughty and confident.
noyes@Proverbs:14:17 @ He who is hasty in his anger will commit folly; And the man of wicked devices will be hated.
noyes@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
noyes@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good; Yea, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
noyes@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor is hated even by his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
noyes@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But happy is he who hath mercy on the poor.
noyes@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do not they who devise evil fail of their end? But they who devise good meet with kindness and truth.
noyes@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
noyes@Proverbs:14:24 @ Riches are a crown to the wise; But the promotion of fools is folly.
noyes@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.
noyes@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.
noyes@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.
noyes@Proverbs:14:28 @ In a numerous people is the glory of a king; But the want of people is the destruction of a prince.
noyes@Proverbs:14:29 @ He who is slow to anger is of great understanding. But he who is of a hasty spirit setteth folly on high.
noyes@Proverbs:14:30 @ A quiet heart is the life of the flesh; But the ferment of passion is rottenness to the bones.
noyes@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
noyes@Proverbs:14:32 @ By his wickedness the wicked is thrust down; But the righteous hath hope even in death.
noyes@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom resteth quietly in the heart of the wise; But in the breast of fools it will be made known.
noyes@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalteth a people; But the reproach of nations is sin.
noyes@Proverbs:14:35 @ The kings favor is toward a wise servant; But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
noyes@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.
noyes@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
noyes@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.
noyes@Proverbs:15:4 @ A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
noyes@Proverbs:15:5 @ The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
noyes@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
noyes@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
noyes@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
noyes@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
noyes@Proverbs:15:10 @ Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
noyes@Proverbs:15:11 @ The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
noyes@Proverbs:15:12 @ The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
noyes@Proverbs:15:13 @ A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
noyes@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
noyes@Proverbs:15:15 @ The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
noyes@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
noyes@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
noyes@Proverbs:15:18 @ The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
noyes@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
noyes@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
noyes@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
noyes@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
noyes@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
noyes@Proverbs:15:24 @ The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.
noyes@Proverbs:15:25 @ The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
noyes@Proverbs:15:26 @ Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
noyes@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.
noyes@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
noyes@Proverbs:15:29 @ The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
noyes@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.
noyes@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
noyes@Proverbs:15:32 @ He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
noyes@Proverbs:16:1 @ To man belongeth the preparation of the heart; But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
noyes@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirit.
noyes@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy doings to the LORD, And thy purposes shall be established.
noyes@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD hath ordained every thing for its end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
noyes@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; From generation to generation he shall not be unpunished.
noyes@Proverbs:16:6 @ Through kindness and truth, iniquity is expiated; And, through the fear of the LORD, men depart from evil.
noyes@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a mans ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
noyes@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues without right.
noyes@Proverbs:16:9 @ The heart of man deviseth his way, But the LORD establisheth his steps.
noyes@Proverbs:16:10 @ A divine sentence is upon the lips of a king; His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
noyes@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just balance and scales are the appointment of the LORD; All the weights of the bag are his work.
noyes@Proverbs:16:12 @ The doing of wickedness is an abomination to kings; For by righteousness is the throne established.
noyes@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaketh right things.
noyes@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king is messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
noyes@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the kings countenance is life, And his favor is a like a cloud bringing the latter rain.
noyes@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
noyes@Proverbs:16:17 @ It is the highway of the upright to depart from evil; He that taketh heed to his way preserveth his life.
noyes@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
noyes@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.
noyes@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!
noyes@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
noyes@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it. And the chastisement of fools is their folly.
noyes@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise man instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
noyes@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.
noyes@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way that seemeth right to a man, But the end thereof is the way to death.
noyes@Proverbs:16:26 @ The hunger of the laborer laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him on.
noyes@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man diggeth mischief, And on his lips there is, as it were, a burning fire.
noyes@Proverbs:16:28 @ A deceitful man stirreth up strife, And a whisperer separateth friends.
noyes@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him into a way which is not good.
noyes@Proverbs:16:30 @ He who shutteth his eyes to devise fraud, He who compresseth his lips, hath accomplished mischief!
noyes@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.
noyes@Proverbs:16:32 @ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he who ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
noyes@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole decision thereof is from the LORD.
noyes@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of fleshbanquets with strife.
noyes@Proverbs:17:2 @ A prudent servant shall rule over a son who causeth shame; Yea, with brothers he shall share the inheritance.
noyes@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refiningpot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But the LORD trieth hearts.
noyes@Proverbs:17:4 @ An evildoer listeneth to mischievous lips; And a liar giveth ear to a destructive tongue.
noyes@Proverbs:17:5 @ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; He that is glad at calamities shall not go unpunished.
noyes@Proverbs:17:6 @ Childrens children are the crown of the aged, And their fathers the glory of sons.
noyes@Proverbs:17:7 @ Excellent speech becometh not the base; How much less lying lips the noble!
noyes@Proverbs:17:8 @ A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him who taketh it; Whithersoever it turneth it hath success.
noyes@Proverbs:17:9 @ He who covereth an offence seeketh love; But he who recurreth to a matter removeth a friend.
noyes@Proverbs:17:10 @ A reproof will penetrate deeper into a wise man Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
noyes@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore shall a cruel messenger be sent against him.
noyes@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a man meet a bear robbed of her whelps, Rather than a fool in his folly.
noyes@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoso returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
noyes@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.
noyes@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.
noyes@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?
noyes@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loveth at all times; But in adversity he is born a brother.
noyes@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man who lacketh understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
noyes@Proverbs:17:19 @ He who loveth strife loveth transgression; He who raiseth high his gate seeketh ruin.
noyes@Proverbs:17:20 @ He that is of a deceitful heart shall find no good; And he that turneth about with his tongue shall fall into mischief.
noyes@Proverbs:17:21 @ Whoso begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; Yea, the father of the fool hath no joy.
noyes@Proverbs:17:22 @ A merry heart doeth good to the body; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
noyes@Proverbs:17:23 @ The wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of judgment.
noyes@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
noyes@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bore him.
noyes@Proverbs:17:26 @ Moreover, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their equity.
noyes@Proverbs:17:27 @ He that spareth his words is imbued with knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool, when he is silent, is accounted wise; He that shutteth his lips is a man of understanding.
noyes@Proverbs:18:1 @ He who separateth himself seeketh his own desire; Against all sound discretion he rusheth on.
noyes@Proverbs:18:2 @ The fool hath no delight in understanding, But rather in revealing his own mind.
noyes@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; And with baseness, shame.
noyes@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a mans mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.
noyes@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
noyes@Proverbs:18:6 @ The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.
noyes@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fools mouth is his destruction, And his lips are a snare for his life.
noyes@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a talebearer are like sweet morsels; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body. ![[pBiblx2]](/img/menu.png)