jps Proverbs:10:1-22:16
jps@Proverbs:10:1 @ The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
jps@Proverbs:10:2 @ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
jps@Proverbs:10:3 @ The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; but He thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
jps@Proverbs:10:4 @ He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
jps@Proverbs:10:5 @ A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.
jps@Proverbs:10:6 @ Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
jps@Proverbs:10:7 @ The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing; but the name of the wicked shall rot.
jps@Proverbs:10:8 @ The wise in heart will receive commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
jps@Proverbs:10:9 @ He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.
jps@Proverbs:10:10 @ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; and a prating fool shall fall.
jps@Proverbs:10:11 @ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
jps@Proverbs:10:12 @ Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.
jps@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.
jps@Proverbs:10:14 @ Wise men lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.
jps@Proverbs:10:15 @ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
jps@Proverbs:10:16 @ The wages of the righteous is life; the increase of the wicked is sin.
jps@Proverbs:10:17 @ He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
jps@Proverbs:10:18 @ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
jps@Proverbs:10:19 @ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
jps@Proverbs:10:20 @ The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
jps@Proverbs:10:21 @ The lips of the righteous feed many; but the foolish die for want of understanding.
jps@Proverbs:10:22 @ The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto.
jps@Proverbs:10:23 @ It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness, and so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
jps@Proverbs:10:24 @ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; and the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
jps@Proverbs:10:25 @ When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
jps@Proverbs:10:26 @ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
jps@Proverbs:10:27 @ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
jps@Proverbs:10:28 @ The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
jps@Proverbs:10:29 @ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
jps@Proverbs:10:30 @ The righteous shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
jps@Proverbs:10:31 @ The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off.
jps@Proverbs:10:32 @ The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.
jps@Proverbs:11:1 @ A false balance is an abomination to the LORD; but a perfect weight is His delight.
jps@Proverbs:11:2 @ When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
jps@Proverbs:11:3 @ The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.
jps@Proverbs:11:4 @ Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
jps@Proverbs:11:5 @ The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
jps@Proverbs:11:6 @ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.
jps@Proverbs:11:7 @ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish, and the hope of strength perisheth.
jps@Proverbs:11:8 @ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
jps@Proverbs:11:9 @ With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
jps@Proverbs:11:10 @ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.
jps@Proverbs:11:11 @ By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
jps@Proverbs:11:12 @ He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.
jps@Proverbs:11:13 @ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
jps@Proverbs:11:14 @ Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
jps@Proverbs:11:15 @ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.
jps@Proverbs:11:16 @ A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.
jps@Proverbs:11:17 @ The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
jps@Proverbs:11:18 @ The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
jps@Proverbs:11:19 @ Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
jps@Proverbs:11:20 @ They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.
jps@Proverbs:11:21 @ My hand upon it! the evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.
jps@Proverbs:11:22 @ As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.
jps@Proverbs:11:23 @ The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
jps@Proverbs:11:24 @ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
jps@Proverbs:11:25 @ The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.
jps@Proverbs:11:26 @ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him; but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
jps@Proverbs:11:27 @ He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.
jps@Proverbs:11:28 @ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.
jps@Proverbs:11:29 @ He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
jps@Proverbs:11:30 @ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls.
jps@Proverbs:11:31 @ Behold, the righteous shall be requited in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!
jps@Proverbs:12:1 @ Whoso loveth knowledge loveth correction; but he that is brutish hateth reproof.
jps@Proverbs:12:2 @ A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
jps@Proverbs:12:3 @ A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
jps@Proverbs:12:4 @ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.
jps@Proverbs:12:5 @ The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
jps@Proverbs:12:6 @ The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
jps@Proverbs:12:7 @ The wicked are overthrown, and are not; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
jps@Proverbs:12:8 @ A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.
jps@Proverbs:12:9 @ Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread.
jps@Proverbs:12:10 @ A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
jps@Proverbs:12:11 @ He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
jps@Proverbs:12:12 @ The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
jps@Proverbs:12:13 @ In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; but the righteous cometh out of trouble.
jps@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.
jps@Proverbs:12:15 @ The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
jps@Proverbs:12:16 @ A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
jps@Proverbs:12:17 @ He that breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
jps@Proverbs:12:18 @ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
jps@Proverbs:12:19 @ The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
jps@Proverbs:12:20 @ Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
jps@Proverbs:12:21 @ There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
jps@Proverbs:12:22 @ Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; but they that deal truly are His delight.
jps@Proverbs:12:23 @ A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
jps@Proverbs:12:24 @ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
jps@Proverbs:12:25 @ Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.
jps@Proverbs:12:26 @ The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
jps@Proverbs:12:27 @ The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
jps@Proverbs:12:28 @ In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
jps@Proverbs:13:1 @ A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
jps@Proverbs:13:2 @ A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; but the desire of the faithless is violence.
jps@Proverbs:13:3 @ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.
jps@Proverbs:13:4 @ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.
jps@Proverbs:13:5 @ A righteous man hateth lying; but a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.
jps@Proverbs:13:6 @ Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
jps@Proverbs:13:7 @ There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
jps@Proverbs:13:8 @ The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.
jps@Proverbs:13:9 @ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
jps@Proverbs:13:10 @ By pride cometh only contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
jps@Proverbs:13:11 @ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.
jps@Proverbs:13:12 @ Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
jps@Proverbs:13:13 @ Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
jps@Proverbs:13:14 @ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
jps@Proverbs:13:15 @ Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.
jps@Proverbs:13:16 @ Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.
jps@Proverbs:13:17 @ A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
jps@Proverbs:13:18 @ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
jps@Proverbs:13:19 @ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
jps@Proverbs:13:20 @ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.
jps@Proverbs:13:21 @ Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
jps@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.
jps@Proverbs:13:23 @ Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is swept away by want of righteousness.
jps@Proverbs:13:24 @ He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
jps@Proverbs:13:25 @ The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
jps@Proverbs:14:1 @ Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
jps@Proverbs:14:2 @ He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD; but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.
jps@Proverbs:14:3 @ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
jps@Proverbs:14:4 @ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
jps@Proverbs:14:5 @ A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness breatheth forth lies.
jps@Proverbs:14:6 @ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.
jps@Proverbs:14:7 @ Go from the presence of a foolish man, for thou wilt not perceive the lips of knowledge.
jps@Proverbs:14:8 @ The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.
jps@Proverbs:14:9 @ Amends pleadeth for fools; but among the upright there is good will.
jps@Proverbs:14:10 @ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and with its joy no stranger can intermeddle.
jps@Proverbs:14:11 @ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
jps@Proverbs:14:12 @ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
jps@Proverbs:14:13 @ Even in laughter the heart acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
jps@Proverbs:14:14 @ The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
jps@Proverbs:14:15 @ The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
jps@Proverbs:14:16 @ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.
jps@Proverbs:14:17 @ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
jps@Proverbs:14:18 @ The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
jps@Proverbs:14:19 @ The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
jps@Proverbs:14:20 @ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
jps@Proverbs:14:21 @ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.
jps@Proverbs:14:22 @ Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.
jps@Proverbs:14:23 @ In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
jps@Proverbs:14:24 @ The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools remaineth folly.
jps@Proverbs:14:25 @ A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.
jps@Proverbs:14:26 @ In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.
jps@Proverbs:14:27 @ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
jps@Proverbs:14:28 @ In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.
jps@Proverbs:14:29 @ He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
jps@Proverbs:14:30 @ A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
jps@Proverbs:14:31 @ He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.
jps@Proverbs:14:32 @ The wicked is thrust down in his misfortune; but the righteous, even when he is brought to death, hath hope.
jps@Proverbs:14:33 @ In the heart of him that hath discernment wisdom resteth; but in the inward part of fools it maketh itself known.
jps@Proverbs:14:34 @ Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.
jps@Proverbs:14:35 @ The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; but his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.
jps@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
jps@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
jps@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
jps@Proverbs:15:4 @ A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
jps@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
jps@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
jps@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
jps@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
jps@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
jps@Proverbs:15:10 @ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
jps@Proverbs:15:11 @ The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
jps@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
jps@Proverbs:15:13 @ A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
jps@Proverbs:15:14 @ The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
jps@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
jps@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
jps@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
jps@Proverbs:15:18 @ A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
jps@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
jps@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
jps@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
jps@Proverbs:15:22 @ For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
jps@Proverbs:15:23 @ A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
jps@Proverbs:15:24 @ The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
jps@Proverbs:15:25 @ The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
jps@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
jps@Proverbs:15:27 @ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
jps@Proverbs:15:28 @ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
jps@Proverbs:15:29 @ The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
jps@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
jps@Proverbs:15:31 @ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
jps@Proverbs:15:32 @ He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
jps@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
jps@Proverbs:16:1 @ The preparations of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
jps@Proverbs:16:2 @ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
jps@Proverbs:16:3 @ Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
jps@Proverbs:16:4 @ The LORD hath made every things for His own purpose, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
jps@Proverbs:16:5 @ Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; my hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.
jps@Proverbs:16:6 @ By mercy and truth iniquity is expiated; and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
jps@Proverbs:16:7 @ When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
jps@Proverbs:16:8 @ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
jps@Proverbs:16:9 @ A man's heart deviseth his way; but the LORD directeth his steps.
jps@Proverbs:16:10 @ A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth trespasseth not in judgment.
jps@Proverbs:16:11 @ A just balance and scales are the LORD'S; all the weights of the bag are His work.
jps@Proverbs:16:12 @ It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
jps@Proverbs:16:13 @ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
jps@Proverbs:16:14 @ The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
jps@Proverbs:16:15 @ In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
jps@Proverbs:16:16 @ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
jps@Proverbs:16:17 @ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
jps@Proverbs:16:18 @ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
jps@Proverbs:16:19 @ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
jps@Proverbs:16:20 @ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
jps@Proverbs:16:21 @ The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
jps@Proverbs:16:22 @ Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
jps@Proverbs:16:23 @ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
jps@Proverbs:16:24 @ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
jps@Proverbs:16:25 @ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
jps@Proverbs:16:26 @ The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.
jps@Proverbs:16:27 @ An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
jps@Proverbs:16:28 @ A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.
jps@Proverbs:16:29 @ A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
jps@Proverbs:16:30 @ He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; he that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
jps@Proverbs:16:31 @ The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness.
jps@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.
jps@Proverbs:16:33 @ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
jps@Proverbs:17:1 @ Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.
jps@Proverbs:17:2 @ A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
jps@Proverbs:17:3 @ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the LORD trieth the hearts.
jps@Proverbs:17:4 @ A evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
jps@Proverbs:17:5 @ Whoso mocketh the poor blasphemeth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
jps@Proverbs:17:6 @ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
jps@Proverbs:17:7 @ Overbearing speech becometh not a churl; much less do lying lips a prince.
jps@Proverbs:17:8 @ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.
jps@Proverbs:17:9 @ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that harpeth on a matter estrangeth a familiar friend.
jps@Proverbs:17:10 @ A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
jps@Proverbs:17:11 @ A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
jps@Proverbs:17:12 @ Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
jps@Proverbs:17:13 @ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
jps@Proverbs:17:14 @ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before the quarrel break out.
jps@Proverbs:17:15 @ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.
jps@Proverbs:17:16 @ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
jps@Proverbs:17:17 @ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
jps@Proverbs:17:18 @ A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.
jps@Proverbs:17:19 @ He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
jps@Proverbs:17:20 @ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good; and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into evil.
jps@Proverbs:17:21 @ He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; and the father of a churl hath no joy.
jps@Proverbs:17:22 @ A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
jps@Proverbs:17:23 @ A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.
jps@Proverbs:17:24 @ Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
jps@Proverbs:17:25 @ A foolish son is vexation to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
jps@Proverbs:17:26 @ To punish also the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
jps@Proverbs:17:27 @ He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.
jps@Proverbs:17:28 @ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding.
jps@Proverbs:18:1 @ He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and snarlest against all sound wisdom.
jps@Proverbs:18:2 @ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may lay itself bare.
jps@Proverbs:18:3 @ When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
jps@Proverbs:18:4 @ The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters; a flowing brook, a fountain of wisdom.
jps@Proverbs:18:5 @ It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, so as to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
jps@Proverbs:18:6 @ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
jps@Proverbs:18:7 @ A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
jps@Proverbs:18:8 @ The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.![[pBiblx2]](/img/pbiblx2_logo3.png){kind=logo}