mkjv - Proverbs:25-29

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:2 @ The glory of God [is] to hide a thing; but the honor of kings [is] to search out a matter.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but the heart of kings [is] without searching.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be founded in righteousness.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:6 @ Do not put yourself forth in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of the great;

mkjv@Proverbs:25:7 @ for [it is] better that it should be said to you, Come up here, than that you should be put lower in the presence of a noble whom your eyes have seen.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:8 @ Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest [you know not] what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:9 @ Debate your cause with your neighbor; and do not uncover a secret to another,

mkjv@Proverbs:25:10 @ lest he who hears [it] put you to shame, and your evil report turn not away.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:12 @ [As] a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon a hearing ear.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:13 @ Like cold snow in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to his senders; [for] he makes return [to] his master's soul.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:14 @ A man boasting himself in a false gift [is like] clouds and wind, but no rain.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:15 @ In [being] slow to anger a ruler is won over, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:16 @ Have you found honey? Eat [only] as much as is enough for you, lest you be filled with it and vomit it.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man who bears false witness against his neighbor [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:19 @ Trust in an unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:20 @ [As] he who takes away a garment in cold weather, [as] vinegar upon niter, [so is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:22 @ for you shall heap coals [of fire] upon his head, and the LORD shall reward you.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:23 @ The north wind drives away rain; so [does] an angry face a backbiting tongue.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:24 @ [It is] better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than with a quarreling woman and to share a house.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:25 @ [Like] cold waters to a thirsty soul, [so is] good news from a far country.

mkjv@Proverbs:25:26 @ A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is like] a troubled fountain and a rotten spring.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:25:28 @ He who [has] no rule over his own spirit [is like a] broken down city without a wall.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:1 @ As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor [is] not becoming for a fool.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse without cause shall not come.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:26:4 @ Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool according to his foolishness, so that he may not be wise in his own eyes.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:6 @ He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet [and] drinks down damage.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:26:8 @ As he who binds a stone in a sling, so [is] he who gives honor to a fool.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:9 @ [As] a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:10 @ Great [is] the Former of all, but he who hires a fool [is like] one who hires one passing by.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog returns to its vomit, [so] a fool returns to his folly.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:12 @ Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? [There is] more hope for a fool than for him.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:13 @ The lazy one says, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:14 @ [As] the door turns upon its hinges, [so does] the lazy man turn upon his bed.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:15 @ The lazy man hides his hand in [his] bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard [is] wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can give a reason.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:17 @ He who passes by enraging himself over strife not his own [is like] one who takes a dog by the ears,

mkjv@Proverbs:26:18 @ [or] like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:19 @ so [is] the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:20 @ Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where [there is] no talebearer, the fighting ceases.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:21 @ [As] coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so [is] a quarrelsome man to kindle fighting.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a broken piece of pottery with silver waste.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:24 @ He who hates pretends with his lips and stores up deceit within him.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him; for seven hateful things [are] in his heart.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:26 @ [He whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the congregation.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:27 @ Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it; and he who rolls a stone, it will turn back to him.

mkjv@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hates [those] afflicted by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Do not boast yourself of tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:27:3 @ A stone [is] heavy, and sand [is] heavy; but a fool's wrath [is] heavier than them both.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:4 @ Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] overwhelming; but who [is] able to stand before envy?

mkjv@Proverbs:27:5 @ Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:27:7 @ The full soul despises a honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing [is] sweet.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:27:9 @ Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of one's friend by advice from the heart.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Your own friend, and your father's friend, do not forsake them; nor go to your brother's house in the day of your trouble; better [is] a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:11 @ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer him who shames me.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A sensible one foresees the evil [and] hides himself, but the simple pass on [and] are punished.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:13 @ Take his robe that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for a strange woman.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:27:15 @ A never-ending dropping in a very rainy day and a quarrelsome woman are alike.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:16 @ Whoever hides her hides the wind, and his right [hand] encounters [slippery] oil.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:17 @ Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the face of his friend.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:18 @ Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat its fruit; so he who waits on his master shall be honored.

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

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

mkjv@Proverbs:27:21 @ [As] the refining pot for silver and the furnace for gold, so [is] a man to his praise.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:22 @ Though you should pound a fool in a bowl with a bar in the midst of wheat, his foolishness will not depart from him.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Know well the face of your flocks; set your heart on your herds.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:24 @ For riches [are] not forever; nor the crown from generation to generation?

mkjv@Proverbs:27:25 @ When the hay is removed, and the tender grass is seen, and mountain-plants are gathered,

mkjv@Proverbs:27:26 @ the lambs [are] for your clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field.

mkjv@Proverbs:27:27 @ And [you shall have] goats' milk enough for your food, for the food of your household, and a living for your young women.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:28:2 @ Because of the transgression of a land, many [are] its rulers; but [it is] prolonged by a man of discernment who knows [right].

mkjv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man who crushes the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:4 @ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law plead against them.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men do not understand judgment; but those who seek the LORD understand all [things].

mkjv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better [is] the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who [is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [is] rich.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoever keeps the law [is] a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:8 @ He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, [he shall] gather it for him who will pity the poor.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:9 @ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [is] a hateful thing.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit; but the upright shall inherit good.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man [is] wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous rejoice, [there is] great glory; but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He who covers his sins shall not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves [them] shall have mercy.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Blessed [is] the man dreading [God], but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:15 @ [Like] a roaring lion and a ranging bear, [so is] a wicked ruler over the helpless people.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:16 @ A ruler lacking understanding even adds oppressions; he who hates unjust gain shall prolong [his] days.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man who is pressed down with the blood of a soul shall flee to the pit; do not let them uphold him.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved; but he who is perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he pursuing vanities shall have poverty enough.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man shall overflow with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect of persons [is] not good; yea, for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:22 @ He who hastens to be rich [has] an evil eye, and does not know that poverty will come upon him.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He who rebukes a man shall afterwards find [more] favor than he who flatters [with] the tongue.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, [It is] no sin he [shall be] a companion to a destroyer.

mkjv@Proverbs:28:25 @ He who is of a proud heart stirs up fighting; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

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

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

mkjv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise, a man hides himself, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:1 @ A man who hardens [his] neck [when] reproved shall be suddenly broken, and there will be no healing.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:2 @ When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:3 @ Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:4 @ The king establishes the land by judgment; but he [taking] bribes tears it down.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:29:6 @ In the sin of an evil man [there is] a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous knows the plea of the poor; the wicked cares not to know it.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:29:9 @ [If] a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, [there is] no rest.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:10 @ Men of blood hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:12 @ If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:13 @ The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:14 @ A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:15 @ The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:16 @ When the wicked are multiplied, sin increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:29:18 @ Where [there is] no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, he [is] blessed.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:19 @ A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not answer.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:20 @ Do you see a man hasty in his words? [There is] more hope for a fool than for him.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:21 @ He pampering his servant from youth, [that one] in his latter days shall be his] successor.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:29:24 @ He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears an oath and does not tell.

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

mkjv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment [comes] from the LORD.

mkjv@Proverbs:29:27 @ An unjust man [is] a hateful thing to the just; and [he who is] upright in the way [is] hateful to the wicked.

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