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King James Bible
1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the LORD
are
in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
3
The eyes of the LORD
are
in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue
is
a tree of life: but perverseness therein
is
a breach in the spirit.
4
A wholesome tongue
is
a tree of life: but perverseness therein
is
a breach in the spirit.
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6
In the house of the righteous
is
much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
6
In the house of the righteous
is
much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish
doeth
not so.
7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish
doeth
not so.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked
is
an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright
is
his delight.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked
is
an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright
is
his delight.
9
The way of the wicked
is
an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
9
The way of the wicked
is
an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10
Correction
is
grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
and
he that hateth reproof shall die.
10
Correction
is
grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
and
he that hateth reproof shall die.
11
Hell and destruction
are
before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
11
Hell and destruction
are
before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15
All the days of the afflicted
are
evil: but he that is of a merry heart
hath
a continual feast.
15
All the days of the afflicted
are
evil: but he that is of a merry heart
hath
a continual feast.
16
Better
is
little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
16
Better
is
little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better
is
a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
17
Better
is
a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but
he that is
slow to anger appeaseth strife.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but
he that is
slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19
The way of the slothful
man is
as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous
is
made plain.
19
The way of the slothful
man is
as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous
is
made plain.
20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21
Folly
is
joy to
him that is
destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
21
Folly
is
joy to
him that is
destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word
spoken
in due season, how good
is it
!
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word
spoken
in due season, how good
is it
!
24
The way of life
is
above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
24
The way of life
is
above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked
are
an abomination to the LORD: but
the words
of the pure
are
pleasant words.
26
The thoughts of the wicked
are
an abomination to the LORD: but
the words
of the pure
are
pleasant words.
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29
The LORD
is
far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
29
The LORD
is
far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
and
a good report maketh the bones fat.
30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
and
a good report maketh the bones fat.
31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33
The fear of the LORD
is
the instruction of wisdom; and before honour
is
humility.
33
The fear of the LORD
is
the instruction of wisdom; and before honour
is
humility.
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