akjv - Proverbs:25-29

akjv@Proverbs:25:1 @ These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

akjv@Proverbs:25:2 @ It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.

akjv@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

akjv@Proverbs:25:4 @ Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

akjv@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

akjv@Proverbs:25:6 @ Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

akjv@Proverbs:25:7 @ For better it is that it be said to you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.

akjv@Proverbs:25:8 @ Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

akjv@Proverbs:25:9 @ Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:

akjv@Proverbs:25:10 @ Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and your infamy turn not away.

akjv@Proverbs:25:11 @ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

akjv@Proverbs:25:12 @ As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear.

akjv@Proverbs:25:13 @ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

akjv@Proverbs:25:14 @ Whoever boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

akjv@Proverbs:25:15 @ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

akjv@Proverbs:25:16 @ Have you found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled therewith, and vomit it.

akjv@Proverbs:25:17 @ Withdraw your foot from your neighbor' house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.

akjv@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

akjv@Proverbs:25:19 @ Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

akjv@Proverbs:25:20 @ As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart.

akjv@Proverbs:25:21 @ If your enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

akjv@Proverbs:25:22 @ For you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you.

akjv@Proverbs:25:23 @ The north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

akjv@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

akjv@Proverbs:25:25 @ As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

akjv@Proverbs:25:26 @ A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

akjv@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

akjv@Proverbs:25:28 @ He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

akjv@Proverbs:26:1 @ As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.

akjv@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

akjv@Proverbs:26:3 @ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool' back.

akjv@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.

akjv@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

akjv@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.

akjv@Proverbs:26:7 @ The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

akjv@Proverbs:26:8 @ As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.

akjv@Proverbs:26:9 @ As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

akjv@Proverbs:26:10 @ The great God that formed all things both rewards the fool, and rewards transgressors.

akjv@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.

akjv@Proverbs:26:12 @ See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

akjv@Proverbs:26:13 @ The slothful man said, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

akjv@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.

akjv@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.

akjv@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

akjv@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.

akjv@Proverbs:26:18 @ As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,

akjv@Proverbs:26:19 @ So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and said, Am not I in sport?

akjv@Proverbs:26:20 @ Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.

akjv@Proverbs:26:21 @ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

akjv@Proverbs:26:22 @ The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

akjv@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

akjv@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;

akjv@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he speaks fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

akjv@Proverbs:26:26 @ Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.

akjv@Proverbs:26:27 @ Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him.

akjv@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.

akjv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not yourself of to morrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.

akjv@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

akjv@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool' wrath is heavier than them both.

akjv@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

akjv@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke is better than secret love.

akjv@Proverbs:27:6 @ Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

akjv@Proverbs:27:7 @ The full soul loathes an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

akjv@Proverbs:27:8 @ As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man that wanders from his place.

akjv@Proverbs:27:9 @ Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man' friend by hearty counsel.

akjv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Your own friend, and your father' friend, forsake not; neither go into your brother' house in the day of your calamity: for better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

akjv@Proverbs:27:11 @ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.

akjv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

akjv@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

akjv@Proverbs:27:14 @ He that blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

akjv@Proverbs:27:15 @ A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

akjv@Proverbs:27:16 @ Whoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which denudes itself.

akjv@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

akjv@Proverbs:27:18 @ Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waits on his master shall be honored.

akjv@Proverbs:27:19 @ As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man.

akjv@Proverbs:27:20 @ Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

akjv@Proverbs:27:21 @ As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

akjv@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

akjv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.

akjv@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation?

akjv@Proverbs:27:25 @ The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

akjv@Proverbs:27:26 @ The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

akjv@Proverbs:27:27 @ And you shall have goats'milk enough for your food, for the food of your household, and for the maintenance for your maidens.

akjv@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

akjv@Proverbs:28:2 @ For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

akjv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

akjv@Proverbs:28:4 @ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

akjv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

akjv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

akjv@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.

akjv@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

akjv@Proverbs:28:9 @ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

akjv@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

akjv@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.

akjv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

akjv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

akjv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

akjv@Proverbs:28:15 @ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

akjv@Proverbs:28:16 @ The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

akjv@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

akjv@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

akjv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

akjv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

akjv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

akjv@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.

akjv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.

akjv@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoever robs his father or his mother, and said, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

akjv@Proverbs:28:25 @ He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

akjv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

akjv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

akjv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

akjv@Proverbs:29:1 @ He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

akjv@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.

akjv@Proverbs:29:3 @ Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.

akjv@Proverbs:29:4 @ The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.

akjv@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

akjv@Proverbs:29:6 @ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

akjv@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.

akjv@Proverbs:29:8 @ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

akjv@Proverbs:29:9 @ If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

akjv@Proverbs:29:10 @ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

akjv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.

akjv@Proverbs:29:12 @ If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

akjv@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.

akjv@Proverbs:29:14 @ The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

akjv@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

akjv@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

akjv@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

akjv@Proverbs:29:18 @ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.

akjv@Proverbs:29:19 @ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

akjv@Proverbs:29:20 @ See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

akjv@Proverbs:29:21 @ He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

akjv@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

akjv@Proverbs:29:23 @ A man' pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

akjv@Proverbs:29:24 @ Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.

akjv@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

akjv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler' favor; but every man' judgment comes from the LORD.

akjv@Proverbs:29:27 @ An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

akjv@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Ithiel and Ucal,