kjv - Proverbs:26-31

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

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

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:8 @ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

kjv@Proverbs:26:9 @ As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:12 @ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:14 @ As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

kjv@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

kjv@Proverbs:26:18 @ As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

kjv@Proverbs:26:19 @ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

kjv@Proverbs:26:20 @ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:26:27 @ Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

kjv@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

kjv@Proverbs:27:1 @ Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

kjv@Proverbs:27:2 @ Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:10 @ Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:12 @ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:16 @ Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:18 @ Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

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

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:23 @ Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:25 @ The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

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

kjv@Proverbs:27:27 @ And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

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

kjv@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.

kjv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoso causeth 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.

kjv@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

kjv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:16 @ The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

kjv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

kjv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

kjv@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

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

kjv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

kjv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:3 @ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

kjv@Proverbs:29:4 @ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

kjv@Proverbs:29:5 @ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:7 @ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:11 @ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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

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

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

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:17 @ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:20 @ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:22 @ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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

kjv@Proverbs:29:24 @ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

kjv@Proverbs:29:25 @ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

kjv@Proverbs:29:26 @ Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

kjv@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.

kjv@Proverbs:30:1 @ The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,

kjv@Proverbs:30:2 @ Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.

kjv@Proverbs:30:3 @ I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.

kjv@Proverbs:30:4 @ Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?

kjv@Proverbs:30:5 @ Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

kjv@Proverbs:30:6 @ Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

kjv@Proverbs:30:7 @ Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:

kjv@Proverbs:30:8 @ Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

kjv@Proverbs:30:9 @ Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

kjv@Proverbs:30:10 @ Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

kjv@Proverbs:30:11 @ There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

kjv@Proverbs:30:12 @ There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

kjv@Proverbs:30:13 @ There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

kjv@Proverbs:30:14 @ There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

kjv@Proverbs:30:15 @ The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:

kjv@Proverbs:30:16 @ The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

kjv@Proverbs:30:17 @ The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

kjv@Proverbs:30:18 @ There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

kjv@Proverbs:30:19 @ The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.

kjv@Proverbs:30:20 @ Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

kjv@Proverbs:30:21 @ For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

kjv@Proverbs:30:22 @ For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

kjv@Proverbs:30:23 @ For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

kjv@Proverbs:30:24 @ There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

kjv@Proverbs:30:25 @ The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

kjv@Proverbs:30:26 @ The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

kjv@Proverbs:30:27 @ The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

kjv@Proverbs:30:28 @ The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.

kjv@Proverbs:30:29 @ There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

kjv@Proverbs:30:30 @ A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

kjv@Proverbs:30:31 @ A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

kjv@Proverbs:30:32 @ If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

kjv@Proverbs:30:33 @ Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

kjv@Proverbs:31:1 @ The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

kjv@Proverbs:31:2 @ What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

kjv@Proverbs:31:3 @ Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

kjv@Proverbs:31:4 @ It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

kjv@Proverbs:31:5 @ Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

kjv@Proverbs:31:6 @ Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

kjv@Proverbs:31:7 @ Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

kjv@Proverbs:31:8 @ Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

kjv@Proverbs:31:9 @ Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

kjv@Proverbs:31:10 @ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

kjv@Proverbs:31:11 @ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

kjv@Proverbs:31:12 @ She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

kjv@Proverbs:31:13 @ She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

kjv@Proverbs:31:14 @ She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

kjv@Proverbs:31:15 @ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

kjv@Proverbs:31:16 @ She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

kjv@Proverbs:31:17 @ She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

kjv@Proverbs:31:18 @ She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

kjv@Proverbs:31:19 @ She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

kjv@Proverbs:31:20 @ She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

kjv@Proverbs:31:21 @ She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

kjv@Proverbs:31:22 @ She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

kjv@Proverbs:31:23 @ Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

kjv@Proverbs:31:24 @ She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

kjv@Proverbs:31:25 @ Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

kjv@Proverbs:31:26 @ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

kjv@Proverbs:31:27 @ She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

kjv@Proverbs:31:28 @ Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

kjv@Proverbs:31:29 @ Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

kjv@Proverbs:31:30 @ Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

kjv@Proverbs:31:31 @ Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.