The Holy Bible

(28) He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

(6) He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

(8) As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

(8) As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

(10) The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

(16) The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

(17) He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

(17) He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

(19) So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

(24) He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

(27) Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

(28) A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

(8) As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

(8) As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

(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.

(11) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

(11) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

(13) Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

(14) He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

(18) Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

(3) A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

(4) They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

(5) Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

(6) Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

(6) Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

(7) Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

(8) He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

(8) He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

(9) He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

(11) The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

(13) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

(14) Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

(14) Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

(16) The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

(16) The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

(17) A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

(18) Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

(19) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

(19) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

(20) A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

(21) To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

(22) He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

(22) He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

(23) He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

(23) He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

(25) He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

(25) He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

(26) He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

(27) He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

(27) He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.