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bes@Proverbs:10:1 @ A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
bes@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures shall not profit the lawless: but righteousness shall deliver from death.
bes@Proverbs:10:3 @ The Lord will not famish a righteous soul: but he will overthrow the life of the ungodly.
bes@Proverbs:10:4 @ Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. (note:)(10:4AA)(:note) A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.
bes@Proverbs:10:5 @ A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.
bes@Proverbs:10:6 @ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
bes@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.
bes@Proverbs:10:8 @ A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.
bes@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.
bes@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
bes@Proverbs:10:11 @ There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
bes@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.
bes@Proverbs:10:13 @ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the (note:)Lit. heartless man, Hebraism(:note) fool with a rod.
bes@Proverbs:10:14 @ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
bes@Proverbs:10:15 @ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.
bes@Proverbs:10:16 @ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.
bes@Proverbs:10:17 @ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.
bes@Proverbs:10:18 @ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.
bes@Proverbs:10:19 @ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
bes@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.
bes@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: but the foolish die in want.
bes@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
bes@Proverbs:10:23 @ A fool does mischief in (note:)Gr. laughter(:note) sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
bes@Proverbs:10:24 @ The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
bes@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.
bes@Proverbs:10:26 @ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.
bes@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
bes@Proverbs:10:28 @ Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
bes@Proverbs:10:29 @ The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.
bes@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.
bes@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.
bes@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.
bes@Proverbs:11:1 @ False balances are an abomination before the Lord: but a just weight is acceptable unto him.
bes@Proverbs:11:2 @ Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.
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bes@Proverbs:11:5 @ Righteousness (note:)Gr. rightly divides; See 2 Ti strkjv@2:15(:note) traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
bes@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
bes@Proverbs:11:7 @ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.
bes@Proverbs:11:8 @ A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
bes@Proverbs:11:9 @ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
bes@Proverbs:11:10 @ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: (note:)Alex. but at the destruction of the wicked there is exultation.(:note)
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bes@Proverbs:11:12 @ A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.
bes@Proverbs:11:13 @ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is (note:)See Pr strkjv@20:27(:note) faithful in spirit conceals matters.
bes@Proverbs:11:14 @ They that have no (note:)Or, governance(:note) guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.
bes@Proverbs:11:15 @ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.
bes@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious wife (note:)Gr. raises(:note) brings glory to her husband: but a woman hating righteousness is a theme of dishonour. The slothful come to want: but the Gr. manly diligent support themselves with wealth.
bes@Proverbs:11:17 @ A merciful man does good to his own soul: but the merciless destroys his own body.
bes@Proverbs:11:18 @ An ungodly man performs unrighteous works: but the seed of the righteous is a reward of truth.
bes@Proverbs:11:19 @ A righteous son is born for life: but the persecution of the ungodly ends in death.
bes@Proverbs:11:20 @ Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him.
bes@Proverbs:11:21 @ He that unjustly strikes hands shall not be unpunished: but he that sows righteousness he shall receive a faithful reward.
bes@Proverbs:11:22 @ As an ornament in a swine’s snout, so is beauty to an ill-minded women.
bes@Proverbs:11:23 @ All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
bes@Proverbs:11:24 @ There are some who scatter their own, and make it more: and there are some also who gather, yet (note:)Gr. are diminished(:note) have less.
bes@Proverbs:11:25 @ Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.
bes@Proverbs:11:26 @ May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.
bes@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that devises good counsels seeks good favour: but as for him that seeks after evil, evil shall overtake him.
bes@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusts in wealth shall fall; but he that helps righteous men shall (note:)See 1 Ti strkjv@5:8(:note) rise.
bes@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that deals not graciously with his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise man.
bes@Proverbs:11:30 @ Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life; but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.
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bes@Proverbs:12:1 @ He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
bes@Proverbs:12:2 @
bes@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
bes@Proverbs:12:4 @ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
bes@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are true judgements; but ungodly men devise deceits.
bes@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
bes@Proverbs:12:7 @ When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
bes@Proverbs:12:8 @ The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
bes@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
bes@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
bes@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. (note:)(12:11AA)(:note) He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.
bes@Proverbs:12:12 @ The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
bes@Proverbs:12:13 @ For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. (note:)(12:13AA)(:note) He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.
bes@Proverbs:12:14 @ The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
bes@Proverbs:12:15 @ The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
bes@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
bes@Proverbs:12:17 @ A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
bes@Proverbs:12:18 @ Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
bes@Proverbs:12:19 @ True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
bes@Proverbs:12:20 @ There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
bes@Proverbs:12:21 @ No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
bes@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
bes@Proverbs:12:23 @ An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
bes@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
bes@Proverbs:12:25 @ A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
bes@Proverbs:12:26 @ A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
bes@Proverbs:12:27 @ A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a (note:)Gr. pure(:note) blameless man is a precious possession.
bes@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.
bes@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son is obedient to his father: but a disobedient son will be destroyed.
bes@Proverbs:13:2 @ A good man shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: but the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time.
bes@Proverbs:13:3 @ He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.
bes@Proverbs:13:4 @ Every slothful man desires, but the hands of the active are diligent.
bes@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hates an unjust word: but an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.
bes@Proverbs:13:6 @
bes@Proverbs:13:7 @ There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.
bes@Proverbs:13:8 @ A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor (note:)Or, comes not in for(:note) endures not threatening.
bes@Proverbs:13:9 @ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. (note:)(13:9AA)(:note) Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.
bes@Proverbs:13:10 @ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.
bes@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.
bes@Proverbs:13:12 @ Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.
bes@Proverbs:13:13 @ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. (note:)(13:13AA)(:note) To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.
bes@Proverbs:13:14 @ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.
bes@Proverbs:13:15 @ Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.
bes@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.
bes@Proverbs:13:17 @ A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.
bes@Proverbs:13:18 @ Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.
bes@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.
bes@Proverbs:13:20 @ If thou walkest with wise men thou shalt be wise: but he that walks with fools shall be known.
bes@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil shall pursue sinners; but good shall overtake the righteous.
bes@Proverbs:13:22 @ A good man shall inherit children’s children; and the wealth of ungodly men is laid up for the just.
bes@Proverbs:13:23 @ The righteous shall spend many years in wealth: but the unrighteous shall perish suddenly.
bes@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spares the rod hates his son: but he that loves, carefully chastens him.
bes@Proverbs:13:25 @ A just man eats and satisfies his soul: but the souls of the ungodly are in want.
bes@Proverbs:14:1 @ Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.
bes@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.
bes@Proverbs:14:3 @ Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
bes@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
bes@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
bes@Proverbs:14:6 @ Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.
bes@Proverbs:14:7 @ All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.
bes@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.
bes@Proverbs:14:9 @ The houses of transgressors (note:)Gr. shall owe; See Job strkjv@6:21(:note) will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.
bes@Proverbs:14:10 @ If a man’s (note:)Or, heart be sensitive(:note) mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.
bes@Proverbs:14:11 @ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.
bes@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it (note:)Gr. come(:note) reach to the depths of hell.
bes@Proverbs:14:13 @ Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.
bes@Proverbs:14:14 @ A (note:)Lit. bold-hearted(:note) stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.
bes@Proverbs:14:15 @ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.
bes@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.
bes@Proverbs:14:17 @ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
bes@Proverbs:14:18 @ Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.
bes@Proverbs:14:19 @ Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.
bes@Proverbs:14:20 @ Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
bes@Proverbs:14:21 @ He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
bes@Proverbs:14:22 @ They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
bes@Proverbs:14:23 @ With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.
bes@Proverbs:14:24 @ A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
bes@Proverbs:14:25 @ A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
bes@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
bes@Proverbs:14:27 @ The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
bes@Proverbs:14:28 @ In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
bes@Proverbs:14:29 @ A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
bes@Proverbs:14:30 @ A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
bes@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
bes@Proverbs:14:32 @ The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but (note:)Comp. Hebrews.(:note) he who is secure in his own holiness is just.
bes@Proverbs:14:33 @ There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.
bes@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.
bes@Proverbs:14:35 @ An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.
bes@Proverbs:15:1 @ Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.
bes@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.
bes@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.
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bes@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool scorns his father’s instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall (note:)Gr. with the roots wholly torn up(:note) utterly perish from the earth.
bes@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
bes@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
bes@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
bes@Proverbs:15:9 @ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
bes@Proverbs:15:10 @ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
bes@Proverbs:15:11 @ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?
bes@Proverbs:15:12 @ An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.
bes@Proverbs:15:13 @ When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
bes@Proverbs:15:14 @ An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
bes@Proverbs:15:15 @ The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
bes@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
bes@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
bes@Proverbs:15:18 @ A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a (note:)Gr. future(:note) rising one. (15:18AA) A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
bes@Proverbs:15:19 @ The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
bes@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
bes@Proverbs:15:21 @ The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
bes@Proverbs:15:22 @ They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
bes@Proverbs:15:23 @ A bad man will by no means (note:)Gr. obey(:note) attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
bes@Proverbs:15:24 @ The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
bes@Proverbs:15:25 @ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
bes@Proverbs:15:26 @ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.
bes@Proverbs:15:27 @ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. (note:)(15:27AA)(:note) By alms and by faithful dealings Observe, this is not in the Hebrews., nor is there any such doctrine in the Scriptures sins are purged away;but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.
bes@Proverbs:15:28 @ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. (note:)(15:28AA)(:note) The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.
bes@Proverbs:15:29 @ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. (note:)(15:29AA)(:note) Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. (15:29BA) Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.
bes@Proverbs:15:30 @ The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.
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bes@Proverbs:15:32 @ He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.
bes@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will (note:)Lit. answer it; Alex. The humble advances in glory.(:note) correspond therewith.
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bes@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.
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bes@Proverbs:16:10 @ There is an oracle upon the lips of a king; and his mouth shall not err in judgement.
bes@Proverbs:16:11 @ The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and his works are righteous measures.
bes@Proverbs:16:12 @ An evil-doer is an abomination to a king; for the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
bes@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.
bes@Proverbs:16:14 @ The anger of a king is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.
bes@Proverbs:16:15 @ The son of a king is in the light of life; and they that are in favour with him are as a cloud of latter rain.
bes@Proverbs:16:16 @ The (note:)Or, abodes; Comp. Hebrews.; See Lu strkjv@13:35(:note) brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.
bes@Proverbs:16:17 @ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.
bes@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.
bes@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better is a meek-spirited man with (note:)Or, affliction(:note) lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.
bes@Proverbs:16:20 @ He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.
bes@Proverbs:16:21 @ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
bes@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
bes@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.
bes@Proverbs:16:24 @ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
bes@Proverbs:16:25 @ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.
bes@Proverbs:16:26 @ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.
bes@Proverbs:16:27 @ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.
bes@Proverbs:16:28 @ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.
bes@Proverbs:16:29 @ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.
bes@Proverbs:16:30 @ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.
bes@Proverbs:16:31 @ Old age is a crown of (note:)Gr. boasting(:note) honour, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.
bes@Proverbs:16:32 @ A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.
bes@Proverbs:16:33 @ All evils come upon the ungodly into their bosoms; but all righteous things come of the Lord.
bes@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.
bes@Proverbs:17:2 @ A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.
bes@Proverbs:17:3 @ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.
bes@Proverbs:17:4 @ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.
bes@Proverbs:17:5 @ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.
bes@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children’s children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. (note:)(17:6AA)(:note) The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.
bes@Proverbs:17:7 @ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.
bes@Proverbs:17:8 @ Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.
bes@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that conceals injuries seeks love; but he that hates to hide them separates friends and (note:)Comp. Hebrews.(:note) kindred.
bes@Proverbs:17:10 @ A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not.
bes@Proverbs:17:11 @ Every bad man stirs up strifes: but the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.
bes@Proverbs:17:12 @ Care may befall a man of understanding; but fools will meditate evils.
bes@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not be removed from his house.
bes@Proverbs:17:14 @ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
bes@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.
bes@Proverbs:17:16 @ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. (note:)(17:16AA)(:note) He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.
bes@Proverbs:17:17 @ Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.
bes@Proverbs:17:18 @ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.
bes@Proverbs:17:19 @ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;
bes@Proverbs:17:20 @ and the hard-hearted man (note:)Or, meets not with good men(:note) comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;
bes@Proverbs:17:21 @ and the heart of a fool is grief to its possessor. A father rejoices not over an uninstructed son; but a wise son gladdens his mother.
bes@Proverbs:17:22 @ A glad heart promotes health; but the bones of a sorrowful man dry up.
bes@Proverbs:17:23 @ The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in his bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.
bes@Proverbs:17:24 @ The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.
bes@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is a cause of anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.
bes@Proverbs:17:26 @ It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.
bes@Proverbs:17:27 @ He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.
bes@Proverbs:17:28 @ Wisdom shall be imputed to a fool who asks after wisdom: and he who holds his peace shall seem to be sensible.
bes@Proverbs:18:1 @ A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
bes@Proverbs:18:2 @ A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, for he is rather led by folly.
bes@Proverbs:18:3 @ When an ungodly man comes into a depth of evils, he despises them; but dishonour and reproach come upon him.
bes@Proverbs:18:4 @ A word in the heart of a man is a deep water, and a river and fountain of life spring forth.
bes@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgement.
bes@Proverbs:18:6 @ The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.
bes@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool’s mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
bes@Proverbs:18:8 @ Fear casts down the slothful; and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.
bes@Proverbs:18:9 @ A man who helps not himself by his labour is brother of him that ruins himself.
bes@Proverbs:18:10 @ The name of the Lord is of great strength; and the righteous (note:)Gr. having run(:note) running to it are exalted.
bes@Proverbs:18:11 @ The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
bes@Proverbs:18:12 @ Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.
bes@Proverbs:18:13 @ Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, it is folly and reproach to him.