THE BOOK OF PROVERBS
Project Gutenberg EPUB3 edition
12:17. He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
12:18. There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
12:19. The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
12:20. Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
12:21. Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.
12:23. A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
12:24. The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
12:25. Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
12:26. He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
12:27. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
12:28. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
Proverbs Chapter 13
13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
13:4. The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
13:5. The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
13:6. Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
13:7. One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
13:8. The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
13:9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
13:10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
13:11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
13:12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.
13:13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
13:14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
13:15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
13:16. The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
13:17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
13:18. Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
13:19. The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
13:20. He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
13:21. Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
13:22. The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
13:23. Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.
13:24. He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.
13:25. The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.
Proverbs Chapter 14
14:1. A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.