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Proverbs

1. 17:21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
2. 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
3. 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
4. 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
5. 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
6. 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
7. 18:20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
8. 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
9. 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
10. 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
11. 19:7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
12. 19:8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
13. 19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
14. 19:16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
15. 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
16. 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
17. 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
18. 19:26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
19. 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
20. 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
21. 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
22. 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
23. 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
24. 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
25. 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
26. 21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
27. 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
28. 21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
29. 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
30. 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
31. 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
32. 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
33. 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
34. 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
35. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
36. 22:12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
37. 22:14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
38. 22:16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
39. 22:22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
40. 22:27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
41. 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
42. 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
43. 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
44. 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
45. 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
46. 23:24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
47. 23:34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
48. 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
49. 24:8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
50. 24:12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?