acv Proverbs:10:1-22:16
acv@Proverbs:10:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
acv@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
acv@Proverbs:10:3 @ LORD will not allow the soul of a righteous man to famish, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
acv@Proverbs:10:4 @ He who works with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
acv@Proverbs:10:5 @ He who gathers in summer is a wise son. He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
acv@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
acv@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of a righteous man is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot.
acv@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart will receive commandments, but a prating fool shall fall.
acv@Proverbs:10:9 @ He who walks uprightly walks securely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known.
acv@Proverbs:10:10 @ He who winks with the eye causes sorrow. And a prating fool shall fall.
acv@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
acv@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions.
acv@Proverbs:10:13 @ In the lips of him who has discernment wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
acv@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a foolish man is a present destruction.
acv@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
acv@Proverbs:10:16 @ The labor of a righteous man produces life. The fruit of a wicked man [is] to sin.
acv@Proverbs:10:17 @ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof errs.
acv@Proverbs:10:18 @ He who hides hatred is of lying lips. And he who utters a slander is a fool.
acv@Proverbs:10:19 @ Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.
acv@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of a righteous man is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is little worth.
acv@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of a righteous man feeds many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
acv@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
acv@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, and [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.
acv@Proverbs:10:24 @ The fear of a wicked man shall come upon him. And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
acv@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked man is no more, but the righteous man is an everlasting foundation.
acv@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
acv@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
acv@Proverbs:10:28 @ The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
acv@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
acv@Proverbs:10:30 @ A righteous man shall never be removed, but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
acv@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of a righteous man brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
acv@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of a righteous man knows what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked [is] perverseness.
acv@Proverbs:11:1 @ A FALSE balance is an abomination to LORD, but a just weight is his delight.
acv@Proverbs:11:2 @ When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the lowly is wisdom.
acv@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
acv@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
acv@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way, but the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
acv@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
acv@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dies, [his] expectation shall perish, and the hope of iniquity perishes.
acv@Proverbs:11:8 @ A righteous man is delivered out of trouble, and a wicked man comes in his stead.
acv@Proverbs:11:9 @ The hypocrite destroys his neighbor with his mouth, but the righteous shall be delivered through knowledge.
acv@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
acv@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
acv@Proverbs:11:12 @ He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
acv@Proverbs:11:13 @ He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
acv@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
acv@Proverbs:11:15 @ He who is surety for a stranger shall smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.
acv@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman obtains honor, and aggressive men obtain riches.
acv@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
acv@Proverbs:11:18 @ A wicked man earns deceitful wages, but he who sows righteousness [has] a sure reward.
acv@Proverbs:11:19 @ He who is steadfast in righteousness [comes] to life, and he who pursues evil [comes] to his own death.
acv@Proverbs:11:20 @ Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to LORD, but such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
acv@Proverbs:11:21 @ Hand in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
acv@Proverbs:11:22 @ A ring of gold in a swine's snout, [is] a fair woman who is without discretion.
acv@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
acv@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is he who scatters, and increases yet more, and there he is who withholds more than is proper, but only to want.
acv@Proverbs:11:25 @ The generous soul shall be made prosperous, and he who waters shall also be watered himself.
acv@Proverbs:11:26 @ The people shall curse him who withholds grain, but a blessing shall be upon the head of him who sells it.
acv@Proverbs:11:27 @ He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
acv@Proverbs:11:28 @ He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
acv@Proverbs:11:29 @ He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. And a foolish man shall be servant to a wise man of heart.
acv@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of a righteous man is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
acv@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, a righteous man shall be recompensed in the earth, how much more the wicked man and the sinner!
acv@Proverbs:12:1 @ He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.
acv@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man shall obtain favor of LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
acv@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
acv@Proverbs:12:4 @ A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but she who makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
acv@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are just. The counsels of the wicked are deceit.
acv@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked lay in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
acv@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown, and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
acv@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
acv@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
acv@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
acv@Proverbs:12:11 @ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
acv@Proverbs:12:12 @ A wicked man desires the net of evil men, but the root of the righteous gives.
acv@Proverbs:12:13 @ A wicked man is snared by the transgression of [his] lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
acv@Proverbs:12:14 @ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the actions of a man's hands shall be rendered to him.
acv@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise hearkens to counsel.
acv@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
acv@Proverbs:12:17 @ He who utters truth shows forth righteousness, but a FALSE witness, deceit.
acv@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is he who speaks rashly like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is health.
acv@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
acv@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy is to the counselors of peace.
acv@Proverbs:12:21 @ There shall no mischief happen to a righteous man, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
acv@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to LORD, but those who deal truly are his delight.
acv@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
acv@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be put under task work.
acv@Proverbs:12:25 @ Heaviness in the heart of a man makes it droop, but a good word makes it glad.
acv@Proverbs:12:26 @ A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
acv@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
acv@Proverbs:12:28 @ Life is in the way of righteousness, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
acv@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son [hears] his father's instruction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.
acv@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the treacherous, violence.
acv@Proverbs:13:3 @ He who guards his mouth keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
acv@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
acv@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates lying, but a wicked man is loathsome, and comes to shame.
acv@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness guards him who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
acv@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is he who makes himself rich, yet has nothing, [and] he who makes himself poor, yet [has] great wealth.
acv@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hears no threatening.
acv@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
acv@Proverbs:13:10 @ Through pride a vain man causes contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
acv@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished, but he who gathers by labor shall have increase.
acv@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.
acv@Proverbs:13:13 @ He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.
acv@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of a wise man is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
acv@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding gives favor, but the way of the transgressor is hard.
acv@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man works with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
acv@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is health.
acv@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
acv@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
acv@Proverbs:13:20 @ Walk with wise men, and thou shall be wise. But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
acv@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursues sinners, but the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
acv@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man leaves an inheritance to his son's sons, and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
acv@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor, but there is [that is] consumed because of injustice.
acv@Proverbs:13:24 @ He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him chastens him promptly.
acv@Proverbs:13:25 @ A righteous man eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked shall want.
acv@Proverbs:14:1 @ Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish woman plucks it down with her own hands.
acv@Proverbs:14:2 @ He who walks in his uprightness fears LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
acv@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
acv@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but by the strength of the ox is much increase.
acv@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie, but a FALSE witness utters lies.
acv@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scoffer seeks wisdom, and [finds it] not, but knowledge is easy to him who has understanding.
acv@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shall not perceive the lips of knowledge.
acv@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
acv@Proverbs:14:9 @ Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is good will.
acv@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knows its own bitterness, and a stranger does not intermeddle with its joy.
acv@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown, but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
acv@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
acv@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is heaviness.
acv@Proverbs:14:14 @ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and a good man from his own fruits.
acv@Proverbs:14:15 @ A simple man believes every word, but the prudent man looks well to his going.
acv@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears, and departs from evil, but the fool bears himself insolently, and is confident.
acv@Proverbs:14:17 @ He who is soon angry will deal foolishly. And a man of wicked devices is hated.
acv@Proverbs:14:18 @ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
acv@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
acv@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich man has many friends.
acv@Proverbs:14:21 @ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor, happy is he.
acv@Proverbs:14:22 @ Do they not err who devise evil? But mercy and truth [are to] those who devise good.
acv@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labor there is profit, but the talk of the lips [tends] only to poverty.
acv@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches. The foolishness of fools is folly.
acv@Proverbs:14:25 @ A TRUE witness delivers souls, but he who utters lies [causes] deceit.
acv@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of LORD is strong confidence, and his sons shall have a place of refuge.
acv@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
acv@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
acv@Proverbs:14:29 @ He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
acv@Proverbs:14:30 @ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh, but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
acv@Proverbs:14:31 @ He who oppresses a poor man reproaches his maker, but he who has mercy on a needy man honors him.
acv@Proverbs:14:32 @ An evil man is thrust down in his evil-doing, but a righteous man has hope in his death.
acv@Proverbs:14:33 @ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but [a thing] in the inward part of fools is made known.
acv@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
acv@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [to] him who causes shame.
acv@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turns away wrath, but a grievous word stirs up anger.
acv@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
acv@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
acv@Proverbs:15:4 @ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit.
acv@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.
acv@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of a righteous man is much treasure, but in the revenues of a wicked man is trouble.
acv@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish, not so.
acv@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
acv@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of a wicked man is an abomination to LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
acv@Proverbs:15:10 @ There is grievous correction for him who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof shall die.
acv@Proverbs:15:11 @ Sheol and Abaddon are before LORD. How much more then the hearts of the sons of men!
acv@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scoffer does not like to be reproved. He will not go to the wise.
acv@Proverbs:15:13 @ A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
acv@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
acv@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a cheerful heart [has] a continual feast.
acv@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
acv@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
acv@Proverbs:15:18 @ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
acv@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is made a highway.
acv@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
acv@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.
acv@Proverbs:15:22 @ Where there is no counsel, plans are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
acv@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
acv@Proverbs:15:24 @ To the wise man the way of life [is] upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
acv@Proverbs:15:25 @ LORD will root up the house of the proud, but he will establish the border of the widow.
acv@Proverbs:15:26 @ Evil devices are an abomination to LORD, but pleasant words [are] pure.
acv@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes shall live.
acv@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of a righteous man meditates to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
acv@Proverbs:15:29 @ LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
acv@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news make the bones fat.
acv@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
acv@Proverbs:15:32 @ He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who hearkens to reproof gets understanding.
acv@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor [is] humility.
acv@Proverbs:16:1 @ The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from LORD.
acv@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but LORD weighs the spirits.
acv@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy works to LORD, and thy purposes shall be established.
acv@Proverbs:16:4 @ LORD has made everything for its own end, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
acv@Proverbs:16:5 @ Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to LORD. Hand in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
acv@Proverbs:16:6 @ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.
acv@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
acv@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little, with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
acv@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart devises his way, but LORD directs his steps.
acv@Proverbs:16:10 @ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
acv@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just balance and scales are LORD's. All the weights of the bag are his work.
acv@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
acv@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.
acv@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king is messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
acv@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
acv@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
acv@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
acv@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride [is] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
acv@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
acv@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who gives heed to the word shall find good, and whoever trusts in LORD, happy is he.
acv@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
acv@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
acv@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
acv@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are a honeycomb: Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
acv@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
acv@Proverbs:16:26 @ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him.
acv@Proverbs:16:27 @ A worthless man devises mischief, and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
acv@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man scatters abroad strife, and a whisperer separates chief friends.
acv@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
acv@Proverbs:16:30 @ He who shuts his eyes devises perverse things. He who moves his lips brings evil to pass.
acv@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head is a crown of glory. It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
acv@Proverbs:16:32 @ He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
acv@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of LORD.
acv@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.
acv@Proverbs:17:2 @ A servant who deals wisely shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brothers.
acv@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but LORD tries the hearts.
acv@Proverbs:17:4 @ An evil-doer gives heed to wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
acv@Proverbs:17:5 @ He who mocks a poor man reproaches his maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
acv@Proverbs:17:6 @ Son's sons are the crown of old men, and the glory of sons are their fathers.
acv@Proverbs:17:7 @ Excellent speech is not appropriate to a fool, much less lying lips to a prince.
acv@Proverbs:17:8 @ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.
acv@Proverbs:17:9 @ He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates chief friends.
acv@Proverbs:17:10 @ A rebuke enters deeper into him who has understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
acv@Proverbs:17:11 @ An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
acv@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.
acv@Proverbs:17:13 @ He who rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
acv@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
acv@Proverbs:17:15 @ He who justifies a wicked man, and he who condemns a righteous man, both of them alike are an abomination to LORD.
acv@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
acv@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
acv@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor.
acv@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loves transgression who loves strife. He who raises high his gate seeks destruction.
acv@Proverbs:17:20 @ He who has a wayward heart finds no good, and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
acv@Proverbs:17:21 @ He who begets a fool [it is] to his sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
acv@Proverbs:17:22 @ A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
acv@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.
acv@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is before the face of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
acv@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
acv@Proverbs:17:26 @ Also to punish a righteous man is not good, [nor] to smite nobles for uprightness.
acv@Proverbs:17:27 @ He who spares his words has knowledge, and he who is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
acv@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is considered wise. When he shuts his lips, he is prudent.
acv@Proverbs:18:1 @ He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.
acv@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
acv@Proverbs:18:3 @ When a wicked man comes, contempt also comes, and with disgrace, reproach.
acv@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
acv@Proverbs:18:5 @ To respect the person of a wicked man is not good, [nor] to turn aside a righteous man in judgment.
acv@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.
acv@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
acv@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts.![[pBiblx2]](/img/pbiblx2_logo3.png){kind=logo}