Proverbs:10:1-22:16
asv@Proverbs:10:1 @The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
asv@Proverbs:10:2 @Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
asv@Proverbs:10:3 @Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
asv@Proverbs:10:4 @He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
asv@Proverbs:10:5 @He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
asv@Proverbs:10:6 @Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
asv@Proverbs:10:7 @The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
asv@Proverbs:10:8 @The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
asv@Proverbs:10:9 @He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
asv@Proverbs:10:10 @He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
asv@Proverbs:10:11 @The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
asv@Proverbs:10:12 @Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
asv@Proverbs:10:13 @In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
asv@Proverbs:10:14 @Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
asv@Proverbs:10:15 @The rich man's wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
asv@Proverbs:10:16 @The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
asv@Proverbs:10:17 @He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
asv@Proverbs:10:18 @He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
asv@Proverbs:10:19 @In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
asv@Proverbs:10:20 @The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
asv@Proverbs:10:21 @The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
asv@Proverbs:10:22 @The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
asv@Proverbs:10:23 @It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
asv@Proverbs:10:24 @The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
asv@Proverbs:10:25 @When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
asv@Proverbs:10:26 @As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
asv@Proverbs:10:27 @The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
asv@Proverbs:10:28 @The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
asv@Proverbs:10:29 @The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
asv@Proverbs:10:30 @The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
asv@Proverbs:10:31 @The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
asv@Proverbs:10:32 @The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
asv@Proverbs:11:1 @A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.
asv@Proverbs:11:2 @When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
asv@Proverbs:11:3 @The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
asv@Proverbs:11:4 @Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
asv@Proverbs:11:5 @The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
asv@Proverbs:11:6 @The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
asv@Proverbs:11:7 @When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
asv@Proverbs:11:8 @The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
asv@Proverbs:11:9 @With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
asv@Proverbs:11:10 @When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
asv@Proverbs:11:11 @By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
asv@Proverbs:11:12 @He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
asv@Proverbs:11:13 @He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
asv@Proverbs:11:14 @Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
asv@Proverbs:11:15 @He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
asv@Proverbs:11:16 @A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
asv@Proverbs:11:17 @The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
asv@Proverbs:11:18 @The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
asv@Proverbs:11:19 @He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
asv@Proverbs:11:20 @They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
asv@Proverbs:11:21 @Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
asv@Proverbs:11:22 @As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
asv@Proverbs:11:23 @The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
asv@Proverbs:11:24 @There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
asv@Proverbs:11:25 @The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
asv@Proverbs:11:26 @He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
asv@Proverbs:11:27 @He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
asv@Proverbs:11:28 @He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
asv@Proverbs:11:29 @He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
asv@Proverbs:11:30 @The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.
asv@Proverbs:11:31 @Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner!
asv@Proverbs:12:1 @Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
asv@Proverbs:12:2 @A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
asv@Proverbs:12:3 @A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
asv@Proverbs:12:4 @A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
asv@Proverbs:12:5 @The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
asv@Proverbs:12:6 @The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
asv@Proverbs:12:7 @The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
asv@Proverbs:12:8 @A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
asv@Proverbs:12:9 @Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
asv@Proverbs:12:10 @A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
asv@Proverbs:12:11 @He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
asv@Proverbs:12:12 @The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
asv@Proverbs:12:13 @In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
asv@Proverbs:12:14 @A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
asv@Proverbs:12:15 @The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
asv@Proverbs:12:16 @A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
asv@Proverbs:12:17 @He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
asv@Proverbs:12:18 @There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
asv@Proverbs:12:19 @The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
asv@Proverbs:12:20 @Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
asv@Proverbs:12:21 @There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
asv@Proverbs:12:22 @Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
asv@Proverbs:12:23 @A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
asv@Proverbs:12:24 @The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
asv@Proverbs:12:25 @Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
asv@Proverbs:12:26 @The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
asv@Proverbs:12:27 @The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
asv@Proverbs:12:28 @In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
asv@Proverbs:13:1 @A wise son heareth his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
asv@Proverbs:13:2 @A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
asv@Proverbs:13:3 @He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
asv@Proverbs:13:4 @The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
asv@Proverbs:13:5 @A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
asv@Proverbs:13:6 @Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
asv@Proverbs:13:7 @There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
asv@Proverbs:13:8 @The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
asv@Proverbs:13:9 @The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
asv@Proverbs:13:10 @By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
asv@Proverbs:13:11 @Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
asv@Proverbs:13:12 @Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
asv@Proverbs:13:13 @Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
asv@Proverbs:13:14 @The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
asv@Proverbs:13:15 @Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
asv@Proverbs:13:16 @Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
asv@Proverbs:13:17 @A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
asv@Proverbs:13:18 @Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
asv@Proverbs:13:19 @The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
asv@Proverbs:13:20 @Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
asv@Proverbs:13:21 @Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
asv@Proverbs:13:22 @A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
asv@Proverbs:13:23 @Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
asv@Proverbs:13:24 @He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
asv@Proverbs:13:25 @The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
asv@Proverbs:14:1 @Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
asv@Proverbs:14:2 @He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
asv@Proverbs:14:3 @In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
asv@Proverbs:14:4 @Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
asv@Proverbs:14:5 @A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
asv@Proverbs:14:6 @A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
asv@Proverbs:14:7 @Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
asv@Proverbs:14:8 @The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
asv@Proverbs:14:9 @A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
asv@Proverbs:14:10 @The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
asv@Proverbs:14:11 @The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
asv@Proverbs:14:12 @There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
asv@Proverbs:14:13 @Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
asv@Proverbs:14:14 @The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
asv@Proverbs:14:15 @The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
asv@Proverbs:14:16 @A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
asv@Proverbs:14:17 @He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
asv@Proverbs:14:18 @The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
asv@Proverbs:14:19 @The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
asv@Proverbs:14:20 @The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
asv@Proverbs:14:21 @He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
asv@Proverbs:14:22 @Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
asv@Proverbs:14:23 @In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
asv@Proverbs:14:24 @The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
asv@Proverbs:14:25 @A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
asv@Proverbs:14:26 @In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
asv@Proverbs:14:27 @The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
asv@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.
asv@Proverbs:14:29 @He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
asv@Proverbs:14:30 @A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
asv@Proverbs:14:31 @He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
asv@Proverbs:14:32 @The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
asv@Proverbs:14:33 @Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
asv@Proverbs:14:34 @Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
asv@Proverbs:14:35 @The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
asv@Proverbs:15:1 @A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
asv@Proverbs:15:2 @The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
asv@Proverbs:15:3 @The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
asv@Proverbs:15:4 @A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
asv@Proverbs:15:5 @A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
asv@Proverbs:15:6 @In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
asv@Proverbs:15:7 @The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
asv@Proverbs:15:8 @The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
asv@Proverbs:15:9 @The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
asv@Proverbs:15:10 @There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
asv@Proverbs:15:11 @Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
asv@Proverbs:15:12 @A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
asv@Proverbs:15:13 @A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
asv@Proverbs:15:14 @The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
asv@Proverbs:15:15 @All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
asv@Proverbs:15:16 @Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
asv@Proverbs:15:17 @Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
asv@Proverbs:15:18 @A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
asv@Proverbs:15:19 @The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
asv@Proverbs:15:20 @A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
asv@Proverbs:15:21 @Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
asv@Proverbs:15:22 @Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
asv@Proverbs:15:23 @A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
asv@Proverbs:15:24 @To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
asv@Proverbs:15:25 @Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
asv@Proverbs:15:26 @Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
asv@Proverbs:15:27 @He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
asv@Proverbs:15:28 @The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
asv@Proverbs:15:29 @Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
asv@Proverbs:15:30 @The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
asv@Proverbs:15:31 @The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
asv@Proverbs:15:32 @He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
asv@Proverbs:15:33 @The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.
asv@Proverbs:16:1 @The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
asv@Proverbs:16:2 @All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
asv@Proverbs:16:3 @Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
asv@Proverbs:16:4 @Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
asv@Proverbs:16:5 @Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
asv@Proverbs:16:6 @By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
asv@Proverbs:16:7 @When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
asv@Proverbs:16:8 @Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
asv@Proverbs:16:9 @A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
asv@Proverbs:16:10 @A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
asv@Proverbs:16:11 @A just balance and scales are Jehovah's; All the weights of the bag are his work.
asv@Proverbs:16:12 @It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
asv@Proverbs:16:13 @Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
asv@Proverbs:16:14 @The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
asv@Proverbs:16:15 @In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
asv@Proverbs:16:16 @How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
asv@Proverbs:16:17 @The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
asv@Proverbs:16:18 @Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
asv@Proverbs:16:19 @Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
asv@Proverbs:16:20 @He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
asv@Proverbs:16:21 @The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
asv@Proverbs:16:22 @Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
asv@Proverbs:16:23 @The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
asv@Proverbs:16:24 @Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
asv@Proverbs:16:25 @There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
asv@Proverbs:16:26 @The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.
asv@Proverbs:16:27 @A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
asv@Proverbs:16:28 @A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
asv@Proverbs:16:29 @A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
asv@Proverbs:16:30 @He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
asv@Proverbs:16:31 @The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
asv@Proverbs:16:32 @He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
asv@Proverbs:16:33 @The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
asv@Proverbs:17:1 @Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
asv@Proverbs:17:2 @A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
asv@Proverbs:17:3 @The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
asv@Proverbs:17:4 @An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
asv@Proverbs:17:5 @Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
asv@Proverbs:17:6 @Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
asv@Proverbs:17:7 @Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
asv@Proverbs:17:8 @A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
asv@Proverbs:17:9 @He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
asv@Proverbs:17:10 @A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
asv@Proverbs:17:11 @An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
asv@Proverbs:17:12 @Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
asv@Proverbs:17:13 @Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
asv@Proverbs:17:14 @The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
asv@Proverbs:17:15 @He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
asv@Proverbs:17:16 @Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
asv@Proverbs:17:17 @A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
asv@Proverbs:17:18 @A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
asv@Proverbs:17:19 @He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
asv@Proverbs:17:20 @He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
asv@Proverbs:17:21 @He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
asv@Proverbs:17:22 @A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
asv@Proverbs:17:23 @A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
asv@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.
asv@Proverbs:17:25 @A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
asv@Proverbs:17:26 @Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
asv@Proverbs:17:27 @He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
asv@Proverbs:17:28 @Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
asv@Proverbs:18:1 @He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
asv@Proverbs:18:2 @A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
asv@Proverbs:18:3 @When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.
asv@Proverbs:18:4 @The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
asv@Proverbs:18:5 @To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
asv@Proverbs:18:6 @A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
asv@Proverbs:18:7 @A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
asv@Proverbs:18:8 @The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.