Proverbs
| Proverbs 11:13 |
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. |
| Proverbs 11:14 |
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. |
| Proverbs 11:15 |
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure. |
| Proverbs 11:16 |
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches. |
| Proverbs 11:17 |
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. |
| Proverbs 11:18 |
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward. |
| Proverbs 11:19 |
He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death. |
| 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. |
| Proverbs 11:21 |
[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. |
| Proverbs 11:22 |
[ As] a ring of gold in a swine's snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion. |
| Proverbs 11:23 |
The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
| 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. |
| Proverbs 11:25 |
The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself. |
| Proverbs 11:26 |
He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. |
| Proverbs 11:27 |
He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. |
| Proverbs 11:28 |
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. |
| Proverbs 11:29 |
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. |
| Proverbs 11:30 |
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. |
| Proverbs 11:31 |
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: How much more the wicked and the sinner! |
| Proverbs 12:1 |
Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. |
| Proverbs 12:2 |
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. |
| Proverbs 12:3 |
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved. |
| Proverbs 12:4 |
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. |
| Proverbs 12:5 |
The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit. |
| Proverbs 12:6 |
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
| Proverbs 12:7 |
The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand. |
| Proverbs 12:8 |
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
| Proverbs 12:9 |
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread. |
| Proverbs 12:10 |
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. |
| Proverbs 12:11 |
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding. |
| Proverbs 12:12 |
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit] . |
| Proverbs 12:13 |
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble. |
| 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. |
| Proverbs 12:15 |
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. |
| Proverbs 12:16 |
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame. |
| Proverbs 12:17 |
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. |
| Proverbs 12:18 |
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health. |
| Proverbs 12:19 |
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. |
| Proverbs 12:20 |
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy. |
| Proverbs 12:21 |
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil. |
| Proverbs 12:22 |
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight. |
| Proverbs 12:23 |
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| Proverbs 12:24 |
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork. |
| Proverbs 12:25 |
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad. |
| Proverbs 12:26 |
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err. |
| Proverbs 12:27 |
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent. |
| Proverbs 12:28 |
In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death. |
| Proverbs 13:1 |
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. |
| Proverbs 13:2 |
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence. |
| Proverbs 13:3 |
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; [But] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. |
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