Proverbs:25-29

Seeker Overlay ON

asv @Proverbs:25:1 @These also are proverbs of Solomon , which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out . asv @Proverbs:25:2 @It is the glory of God to conceal a thing ; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter . asv @Proverbs:25:3 @As the heavens for height , and the earth for depth , So the heart of kings is unsearchable . asv @Proverbs:25:4 @Take away the dross from the silver , And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner : asv @Proverbs:25:5 @Take away the wicked from before the king , And his throne shall be established in righteousness . asv @Proverbs:25:6 @Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king , And stand not in the place of great men : asv @Proverbs:25:7 @For better is it that it be said unto thee , Come up hither , Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince , Whom thine eyes have seen . asv @Proverbs:25:8 @Go not forth hastily to strive , Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof , When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame . asv @Proverbs:25:9 @Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself , And disclose not the secret of another ; asv @Proverbs:25:10 @Lest he that heareth it revile thee , And thine infamy turn not away . asv @Proverbs:25:11 @A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver . asv @Proverbs:25:12 @As an ear-ring of gold , and an ornament of fine gold , So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear . asv @Proverbs:25:13 @As the cold of snow in the time of harvest , So is a faithful messenger to them that send him ; For he refresheth the soul of his masters . asv @Proverbs:25:14 @As clouds and wind without rain , So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely . asv @Proverbs:25:15 @By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded , And a soft tongue breaketh the bone . asv @Proverbs:25:16 @Hast thou found honey ? eat so much as is sufficient for thee , Lest thou be filled therewith , and vomit it . asv @Proverbs:25:17 @Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor 's house , Lest he be weary of thee , and hate thee . asv @Proverbs:25:18 @A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul , and a sword , and a sharp arrow . asv @Proverbs:25:19 @Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth , and a foot out of joint . asv @Proverbs:25:20 @As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather , and as vinegar upon soda , So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart . asv @Proverbs:25:21 @If thine enemy be hungry , give him bread to eat ; And if he be thirsty , give him water to drink : asv @Proverbs:25:22 @For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head , And Jehovah will reward thee . asv @Proverbs:25:23 @The north wind bringeth forth rain : So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance . asv @Proverbs:25:24 @It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop , Than with a contentious woman in a wide house . asv @Proverbs:25:25 @As cold waters to a thirsty soul , So is good news from a far country . asv @Proverbs:25:26 @As a troubled fountain , and a corrupted spring , So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked . asv @Proverbs:25:27 @It is not good to eat much honey : So for men to search out their own glory is grievous . asv @Proverbs:25:28 @He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls . asv @Proverbs:26:1 @As snow in summer , and as rain in harvest , So honor is not seemly for a fool . asv @Proverbs:26:2 @As the sparrow in her wandering , as the swallow in her flying , So the curse that is causeless alighteth not . asv @Proverbs:26:3 @A whip for the horse , a bridle for the ass , And a rod for the back of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:4 @Answer not a fool according to his folly , Lest thou also be like unto him . asv @Proverbs:26:5 @Answer a fool according to his folly , Lest he be wise in his own conceit . asv @Proverbs:26:6 @He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet , and drinketh in damage . asv @Proverbs:26:7 @The legs of the lame hang loose : So is a parable in the mouth of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:8 @As one that bindeth a stone in a sling , So is he that giveth honor to a fool . asv @Proverbs:26:9 @As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard , So is a parable in the mouth of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:10 @As an archer that woundeth all , So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by . asv @Proverbs:26:11 @As a dog that returneth to his vomit , So is a fool that repeateth his folly . asv @Proverbs:26:12 @Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him . asv @Proverbs:26:13 @The sluggard saith , There is a lion in the way ; A lion is in the streets . asv @Proverbs:26:14 @As the door turneth upon its hinges , So doth the sluggard upon his bed . asv @Proverbs:26:15 @The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish ; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth . asv @Proverbs:26:16 @The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason . asv @Proverbs:26:17 @He that passeth by , and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him , Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears . asv @Proverbs:26:18 @As a madman who casteth firebrands , Arrows , and death , asv @Proverbs:26:19 @So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor , And saith , Am not I in sport ? asv @Proverbs:26:20 @For lack of wood the fire goeth out ; And where there is no whisperer , contention ceaseth . asv @Proverbs:26:21 @As coals are to hot embers , and wood to fire , So is a contentious man to inflame strife . asv @Proverbs:26:22 @The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels , And they go down into the innermost parts . asv @Proverbs:26:23 @Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross . asv @Proverbs:26:24 @He that hateth dissembleth with his lips ; But he layeth up deceit within him : asv @Proverbs:26:25 @When he speaketh fair , believe him not ; For there are seven abominations in his heart : asv @Proverbs:26:26 @Though his hatred cover itself with guile , His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly . asv @Proverbs:26:27 @Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein ; And he that rolleth a stone , it shall return upon him . asv @Proverbs:26:28 @A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded ; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin . asv @Proverbs:27:1 @Boast not thyself of tomorrow ; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth . asv @Proverbs:27:2 @Let another man praise thee , and not thine own mouth ; A stranger , and not thine own lips . asv @Proverbs:27:3 @A stone is heavy , and the sand weighty ; But a fool 's vexation is heavier than they both . asv @Proverbs:27:4 @Wrath is cruel , and anger is overwhelming ; But who is able to stand before jealousy ? asv @Proverbs:27:5 @Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden . asv @Proverbs:27:6 @Faithful are the wounds of a friend ; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse . asv @Proverbs:27:7 @The full soul loatheth a honeycomb ; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet . asv @Proverbs:27:8 @As a bird that wandereth from her nest , So is a man that wandereth from his place . asv @Proverbs:27:9 @Oil and perfume rejoice the heart ; So doth the sweetness of a man 's friend that cometh of hearty counsel . asv @Proverbs:27:10 @Thine own friend , and thy father 's friend , forsake not ; And go not to thy brother 's house in the day of thy calamity : Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off . asv @Proverbs:27:11 @My son , be wise , and make my heart glad , That I may answer him that reproacheth me . asv @Proverbs:27:12 @A prudent man seeth the evil , and hideth himself ; But the simple pass on , and suffer for it . asv @Proverbs:27:13 @Take his garment that is surety for a stranger ; And hold him in pledge that is surety for a foreign woman . asv @Proverbs:27:14 @He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice , rising early in the morning , It shall be counted a curse to him . asv @Proverbs:27:15 @A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike : asv @Proverbs:27:16 @He that would restrain her restraineth the wind ; And his right hand encountereth oil . asv @Proverbs:27:17 @Iron sharpeneth iron ; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend . asv @Proverbs:27:18 @Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof ; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored . asv @Proverbs:27:19 @As in water face answereth to face , So the heart of man to man . asv @Proverbs:27:20 @Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied ; And the eyes of man are never satisfied . asv @Proverbs:27:21 @The refining pot is for silver , and the furnace for gold ; And a man is tried by his praise . asv @Proverbs:27:22 @Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain , Yet will not his foolishness depart from him . asv @Proverbs:27:23 @Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks , And look well to thy herds : asv @Proverbs:27:24 @For riches are not for ever : And doth the crown endure unto all generations ? asv @Proverbs:27:25 @The hay is carried , and the tender grass showeth itself , And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in . asv @Proverbs:27:26 @The lambs are for thy clothing , And the goats are the price of the field ; asv @Proverbs:27:27 @And there will be goats ' milk enough for thy food , for the food of thy household , And maintenance for thy maidens . asv @Proverbs:28:1 @The wicked flee when no man pursueth ; But the righteous are bold as a lion . asv @Proverbs:28:2 @For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof ; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged . asv @Proverbs:28:3 @A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food . asv @Proverbs:28:4 @They that forsake the law praise the wicked ; But such as keep the law contend with them . asv @Proverbs:28:5 @Evil men understand not justice ; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things . asv @Proverbs:28:6 @Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity , Than he that is perverse in his ways , though he be rich . asv @Proverbs:28:7 @Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son ; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father . asv @Proverbs:28:8 @He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase , Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor . asv @Proverbs:28:9 @He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law , Even his prayer is an abomination . asv @Proverbs:28:10 @Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way , He shall fall himself into his own pit ; But the perfect shall inherit good . asv @Proverbs:28:11 @The rich man is wise in his own conceit ; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out . asv @Proverbs:28:12 @When the righteous triumph , there is great glory ; But when the wicked rise , men hide themselves . asv @Proverbs:28:13 @He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper : But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy . asv @Proverbs:28:14 @Happy is the man that feareth alway ; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief . asv @Proverbs:28:15 @As a roaring lion , and a ranging bear , So is a wicked ruler over a poor people . asv @Proverbs:28:16 @The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor ; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days . asv @Proverbs:28:17 @A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit ; let no man stay him . asv @Proverbs:28:18 @Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered ; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once . asv @Proverbs:28:19 @He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread ; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough . asv @Proverbs:28:20 @A faithful man shall abound with blessings ; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished . asv @Proverbs:28:21 @To have respect of persons is not good ; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread . asv @Proverbs:28:22 @he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches , And knoweth not that want shall come upon him . asv @Proverbs:28:23 @He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue . asv @Proverbs:28:24 @Whoso robbeth his father or his mother , and saith , It is no transgression , The same is the companion of a destroyer . asv @Proverbs:28:25 @He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife ; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat . asv @Proverbs:28:26 @He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool ; But whoso walketh wisely , he shall be delivered . asv @Proverbs:28:27 @He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack ; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse . asv @Proverbs:28:28 @When the wicked rise , men hide themselves ; But when they perish , the righteous increase . asv @Proverbs:29:1 @He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed , and that without remedy . asv @Proverbs:29:2 @When the righteous are increased , the people rejoice ; But when a wicked man beareth rule , the people sigh . asv @Proverbs:29:3 @Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father ; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance . asv @Proverbs:29:4 @The king by justice establisheth the land ; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it . asv @Proverbs:29:5 @A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps . asv @Proverbs:29:6 @In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare ; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice . asv @Proverbs:29:7 @The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor ; The wicked hath not understanding to know it . asv @Proverbs:29:8 @Scoffers set a city in a flame ; But wise men turn away wrath . asv @Proverbs:29:9 @If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man , Whether he be angry or laugh , there will be no rest . asv @Proverbs:29:10 @The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect ; And as for the upright , they seek his life . asv @Proverbs:29:11 @A fool uttereth all his anger ; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it . asv @Proverbs:29:12 @If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood , All his servants are wicked . asv @Proverbs:29:13 @The poor man and the oppressor meet together ; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both . asv @Proverbs:29:14 @The king that faithfully judgeth the poor , His throne shall be established for ever . asv @Proverbs:29:15 @The rod and reproof give wisdom ; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother . asv @Proverbs:29:16 @When the wicked are increased , transgression increaseth ; But the righteous shall look upon their fall . asv @Proverbs:29:17 @Correct thy son , and he will give thee rest ; Yea , he will give delight unto thy soul . asv @Proverbs:29:18 @Where there is no vision , the people cast off restraint ; But he that keepeth the law , happy is he . asv @Proverbs:29:19 @A servant will not be corrected by words ; For though he understand , he will not give heed . asv @Proverbs:29:20 @Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ? There is more hope of a fool than of him . asv @Proverbs:29:21 @He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last . asv @Proverbs:29:22 @An angry man stirreth up strife , And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression . asv @Proverbs:29:23 @A man 's pride shall bring him low ; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor . asv @Proverbs:29:24 @Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul ; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing . asv @Proverbs:29:25 @The fear of man bringeth a snare ; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe . asv @Proverbs:29:26 @Many seek the ruler 's favor ; But a man 's judgment cometh from Jehovah . asv @Proverbs:29:27 @An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous ; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked . asv @Proverbs:30:1 @The words of Agur the son of Jakeh ; The oracle . The man saith unto Ithiel , unto Ithiel and Ucal :

Seeker Overlay: Off On

Bible:
Bible:
Book: