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1. 25:7 For better it is 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.
2. 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
3. 25:12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
4. 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.
5. 25:14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
6. 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
7. 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
8. 25:18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
9. 25:19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
10. 25:20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
11. 25:24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
12. 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
13. 25:26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
14. 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
15. 25:28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
16. 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
17. 26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
18. 26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
19. 26:9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
20. 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21. 26:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
22. 26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
23. 26:17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
24. 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
25. 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
26. 26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
27. 26:26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
28. 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
29. 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
30. 27:5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
31. 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
32. 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
33. 27:10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
34. 27:13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
35. 27:21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
36. 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
37. 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
38. 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
39. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
40. 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
41. 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
42. 28:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
43. 28:16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
44. 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
45. 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
46. 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
47. 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
48. 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
49. 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
50. 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.