List of
Proverbs
The
Proverbs on Wealth, Wisdom, Household, and Business*
*For
more wisdom, pick up a Bible. Read it cover to cover. Crave it’s wisdom, ask
for understanding and insight, apply it thoroughly. Test everything by it.
Wisdom
is of utmost importance for our lives. Man’s
advice on how to live and order our lives amidst another storm is futile.
But God’s wisdom is definitely right and true! It is for this reason that I have
included these selections of Proverbs on living, business, and a variety of
other topics in this book. My aim is to share God’s vision for our lives and
how to conduct ourselves in the coming years; for I am fallible, no plan I
devise or seek to follow Biblically will ever be perfect. However, the more I
and you dear reader ground ourselves in the Word of God: our endeavors, our
lifestyle, our preparations—we are building on a solid foundation with God’s
pillars of wisdom, diligence, and truth and He will honor our obedience.
Dore Solomon Proverbs
The proverbs of Solomon the son of
David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words
of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and
judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man
knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man will hear, and will
increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To
understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their
dark sayings.
7 The
fear of the Lord is the
beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction Prov
1:1-7 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My
son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For
they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy
neck. Prov 1:7-9 (KJV)
My son, if sinners entice thee,
consent thou not. Prov 1:10 (KJV)
We shall find all precious
substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us;
let us all have one purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with
them; refrain thy foot from their path Prov 1:13-15 (KJV)
So are the ways of every one
that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners
thereof. Prov 1:19 (KJV)
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth
her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of
concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
22 How
long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in
their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof:
behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto
you. Prov 1:20-23 (KJV)
Because I have called, and ye
refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25 But
ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26 I
also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 27 When
your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind;
when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 28 Then shall they call upon me,
but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 29 For
that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord: 30 They would none of my
counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of
the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For
the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools
shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and
shall be quiet from fear of evil. Prov 1:24-33 (KJV)
My son, if thou wilt receive my
words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine
ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea,
if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4 If
thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then
shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord,
and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom:
out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:
he is a buckler to them that walk
uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then
shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea,
every good path. Prov 2:1-9 (KJV)
When wisdom entereth into thine
heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve
thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee from the
way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who
leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who
rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose
ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 16 To
deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which
flattereth with her words; 17 Which forsaketh the guide of her
youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. 18 For her house inclineth
unto death, and her paths unto the dead. 19 None that go unto her
return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. 20 That
thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the
righteous. 21 For
the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. 22 But
the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be
rooted out of it. Prov 2:10-22 (KJV)
My son, forget not my law; but let
thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and
peace, shall they add to thee.
Prov 3:1-2 (KJV)
Let not mercy and truth forsake
thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So
shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust
in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy paths. Prov 3:3-6 (KJV)
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear
the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 It
shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour
the Lord with thy substance, and
with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be
filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My
son, despise not the chastening of the Lord;
neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a
father the son in whom he delighteth. Prov 3:7-12 (KJV)
Happy is the man that
findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For
the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the
gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than
rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length
of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and
honour. 17 Her
ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She
is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every
one that retaineth her. 19 The Lord
by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the
heavens. 20 By
his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Prov
3:13-20 (KJV)
My son, let not them depart from
thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto
thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way
safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou
shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be
not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it
cometh. 26 For
the Lord shall be thy confidence,
and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Prov 3:21-26 (KJV)
Withhold not good from them to whom
it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say
not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou
hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he
dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause,
if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and
choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination
to the Lord: but his secret is
with the righteous. 33 The curse of the Lord
is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the
just. 34 Surely
he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The
wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Prov
3:27-35 (KJV)
Keep thy heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life. Prov 4:23 (KJV)
26 Ponder
the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Prov 4:26 (KJV)
Drink waters out of thine own
cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains
be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 17 Let
them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. 18 Let
thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 Let
her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at
all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. 20 And
why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom
of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the
Lord, and he pondereth all his
goings. 22 His
own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the
cords of his sins. 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the
greatness of his folly he shall go astray. Prov 5:15-23 (KJV)
My son, if thou be surety for thy
friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 2 Thou
art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy
mouth. 3 Do
this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy
friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. 4 Give
not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver
thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the
hand of the fowler. Prov 6:1-5 (KJV)
Go to the ant, thou sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or
ruler, 8 Provideth
her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 9 How
long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 Yet
a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 11 So
shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Prov 6:6-11 (KJV)
Receive my instruction, and not
silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better
than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to
it. Prov 8:10-11 (KJV)
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and
find out knowledge of witty inventions. Prov 8:12 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and
arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel
is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By
me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and
nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me;
and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are
with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 19 My
fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than
choice silver. 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of
the paths of judgment: 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit
substance; and I will fill their treasures. Prov 8:13-21 (KJV)
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye
children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear
instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed is the man
that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For
whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. 36 But he that sinneth against
me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Prov 8:32-36 (KJV)
Give instruction to a wise man,
and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in
learning. 10 The
fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 For
by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be
increased. 12 If
thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou
alone shalt bear it. Prov 9:9-12 (KJV)
A wise son maketh a glad father: but
a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 2 Treasures of
wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The
Lord will not suffer the soul of
the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked Prov
10:1-3 (KJV)
He becometh poor that dealeth with
a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He
that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in
harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon
the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The
memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The
wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Prov
10:4-8 (KJV)
He that walketh uprightly walketh
surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Prov 10:9 (KJV)
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love
covereth all sins. Prov 10:12 (KJV)
In the lips of him that hath
understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is
void of understanding. Prov 10:13 (KJV)
The rich man's wealth is his
strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 16 The
labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17 He
is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth
reproof erreth Prov 10:15-17 (KJV)
In the multitude of words
there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 20 The
tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is
little worth. 21 The
lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Prov
10:19-21 (KJV)
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no
sorrow with it. Prov 10:22 (KJV)
The fear of the wicked, it shall
come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As
the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the
righteous is an everlasting foundation. Prov 10:24-25 (KJV)
As vinegar to the teeth, and as
smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Prov 10:26
(KJV)
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of
the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be
gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29 The
way of the Lord is strength
to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 30 The
righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 31 The
mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut
out. 32 The
lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh
frowardness. Prov 10:27-32 (KJV)
A false balance is
abomination to the Lord: but a
just weight is his delight. Prov 11:1 (KJV)
When pride cometh, then cometh shame:
but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright
shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 Riches
profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The
righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by
his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:
but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. Prov 11:2-6
(KJV)
When it goeth well with the
righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is
shouting. 11 By
the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the
mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:
but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Prov 11:10-12 (KJV)
Where no counsel is, the
people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 15 He
that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth
suretiship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men
retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he
that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Prov 11:14-17 (KJV)
The wicked worketh a deceitful work:
but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19 As
righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it
to his own death. Prov 11:18-19 (KJV)
Though hand join in hand, the
wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be
delivered. Prov 11:21 (KJV)
The desire of the righteous is
only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There
is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth
more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 25 The liberal soul
shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He
that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be
upon the head of him that selleth it. 27 He that diligently seeketh
good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He
that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a
branch. 29 He
that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be
servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a
tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold,
the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the
sinner. Prov 11:23-31 (KJV)
Whoso loveth instruction loveth
knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2 A
good man obtaineth favour of the Lord:
but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3 A man shall not be
established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A
virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is
as rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are
right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Prov 12:1-5
(KJV)
He that is despised,
and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and
lacketh bread. 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his
beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11 He
that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain
persons is void of understanding. 12 The wicked desireth the net
of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13 The
wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall
come out of trouble. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his
mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. Prov
12:9-14 (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the
piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19 The
lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but
for a moment. Prov 12:18-19 (KJV)
The hand of the diligent shall bear
rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Prov 12:24 (KJV)
The slothful man
roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man
is precious. Prov 12:27 (KJV)
The soul of the sluggard desireth,
and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A
righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and
cometh to shame. Prov 13:4-5 (KJV)
There is that maketh himself rich,
yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath
great riches. 8 The
ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Prov 13:7-8 (KJV)
Wealth gotten by vanity shall
be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope
deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is
a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he
that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Prov 13:11-13 (KJV)
Good understanding giveth favour:
but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man
dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A
wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is
health. Prov 13:15-17 (KJV)
Poverty and shame shall be to
him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Prov 13:18 (KJV)
A good man leaveth an inheritance
to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for
the just. 23 Much
food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is
destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his
son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous
eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Prov 13:22-25 (KJV)
Every wise woman buildeth her house:
but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Prov 14:1 (KJV)
Where no oxen are, the crib is
clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Prov 14:4 (KJV)
There is a way which seemeth right
unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Prov 14:12 (KJV)
In all labour there is profit: but
the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 24 The crown of the
wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is
folly. Prov 14:23-24 (KJV)
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and
his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to
depart from the snares of death. Prov 14:26-27 (KJV)
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but
sin is a reproach to any people. Prov 14:34 (KJV)
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. Prov 15:16-17 (KJV)
The way of the slothful man is
as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. Prov
15:19 (KJV)
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. Prov 15:27-28 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;
and before honour is humility. Prov 15:33 (KJV)
All the ways of a man are
clean in his own eyes; but the Lord
weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Prov 16:2-3
(KJV)
By mercy and truth iniquity is
purged: and by the fear of the Lord
men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be
at peace with him. Prov 16:6-7 (KJV)
Better is a little with
righteousness than great revenues without right. Prov 16:8 (KJV)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but
the Lord directeth his steps. Prov
16:9 (KJV)
A just weight and balance are
the Lord'S: all the weights of the
bag are his work. Prov 16:11 (KJV)
How much better is it to get
wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Prov 16:16 (KJV)
He that handleth a matter
wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be
called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding
is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of
fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth
learning to his lips. Prov 16:20-23 (KJV)
There is a way that seemeth right
unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26 He
that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. Prov
16:25-26 (KJV)
Better is a dry morsel, and
quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2 A
wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part
of the inheritance among the brethren. Prov 17:1-2 (KJV)
Children's children are
the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Prov
17:6 (KJV)
A friend loveth at all times, and a
brother is born for adversity.
18 A
man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the
presence of his friend. Prov 17:17-18 (KJV)
Through desire a man, having
separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A
fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Prov 18:1-2 (KJV)
He also that is slothful in his work
is brother to him that is a great waster. Prov 18:9 (KJV)
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the
righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 The rich man's wealth is
his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 12 Before
destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Prov 18:10-12 (KJV)
A man's belly shall be
satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips
shall he be filled. Prov 18:20 (KJV)
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,
and obtaineth favour of the Lord. 23 The
poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Prov 18:22-23 (KJV)
Better is the poor that
walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a
fool. Prov 19:1 (KJV)
Wealth maketh many friends; but the
poor is separated from his neighbour. Prov 19:4 (KJV)
Many will intreat the favour of the
prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 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. Prov 19:6-7 (KJV)
House and riches are the
inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. Prov 19:14 (KJV)
Slothfulness casteth into a
deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Prov 19:15 (KJV)
He that hath pity upon the poor
lendeth unto the Lord; and that
which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov 19:17 (KJV)
There are many devices in a man's heart;
nevertheless the counsel of the Lord,
that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a
poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he
that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A
slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much
as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will
beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand
knowledge. 26 He
that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is
a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Prov 19:21-26 (KJV)
Wine is a mocker, strong
drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Prov
20:1 (KJV)
The sluggard will not plow by reason
of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Prov 20:4 (KJV)
Counsel in the heart of man is
like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Most
men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 7 The
just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after
him.
Prov 20:5-7 (KJV)
Divers weights, and divers
measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. 11 Even a child is known by
his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
Prov 20:10-11 (KJV)
Love not sleep, lest thou come to
poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Prov
20:13 (KJV)
It is naught, it is
naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15 There
is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a
precious jewel. 16 Take his garment that is surety for a
stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17 Bread
of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled
with gravel. Prov 20:14-17 (KJV)
An inheritance may be gotten
hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22 Say
not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. Prov
20:21-22 (KJV)
The glory of young men is
their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. Prov 20:29 (KJV)
The thoughts of the diligent tend
only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Prov
21:5 (KJV)
The getting of treasures by a
lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The
robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
Prov 21:6-7 (KJV)
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry
of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Prov 21:13
(KJV)
He that loveth pleasure shall be
a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. Prov 21:17 (KJV)
There is treasure to be desired and oil in
the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Prov 21:20 (KJV)
The desire of the slothful killeth
him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all
the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Prov 21:25-26 (KJV)
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor
counsel against the Lord. 31 The horse is prepared
against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. Prov 21:30-31 (KJV)
A good name is
rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than
silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
Prov 22:1-2 (KJV)
A prudent man foreseeth the
evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4 By
humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honour, and life. Prov 22:3-4 (KJV)
Train up a child in the way he
should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Prov 22:6 (KJV)
The rich ruleth over the poor, and
the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod
of his anger shall fail. 9 He
that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the
poor. Prov 22:7-9 (KJV)
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he
overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 13 The slothful man
saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 14 The
mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness
is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall
drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,
and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Prov 22:12-16 (KJV)
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the
afflicted in the gate: 23 For the Lord
will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24 Make no friendship with an
angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 25 Lest thou learn
his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26 Be
not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are
sureties for debts. 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away
thy bed from under thee?
28 Remove
not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29 Seest
thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not
stand before mean men. Prov 22:22-29 (KJV)
Labour not to be rich: cease
from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches
certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Prov
23:4-5 (KJV)
Remove not the old landmark; and
enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For their redeemer is
mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Prov 23:10-11 (KJV)
Let not thine heart envy sinners:
but be thou in the fear of the Lord
all the day long. 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation
shall not be cut off. 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart
in the way. 20 Be
not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For
the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe
a man with rags. 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat
thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth, and
sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Prov 23:17-23 (KJV)
Through wisdom is an house
builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the
chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A
wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 For
by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there
is safety. Prov 24:3-6 (KJV)
For a just man falleth seven
times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 17 Rejoice
not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he
stumbleth: 18 Lest
the Lord see it, and it
displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. Prov 24:16-18 (KJV)
Prepare thy work without, and make
it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 28 Be
not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with
thy lips. 29 Say
not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man
according to his work. 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the
vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 And, lo, it was all grown
over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the
stone wall thereof was broken down. 32 Then I saw, and
considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. 33 Yet
a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 34 So
shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed
man. Prov 24:27-34 (KJV)
It is the glory of God to conceal a
thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Prov 25:2
(KJV)
Hast thou found honey? eat so much
as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Prov
25:16 (KJV)
If thine enemy be hungry, give
him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22 For
thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee. Prov 25:21-22 (KJV)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from
a far country. 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is
as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 27 It is not
good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not
glory. 28 He
that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is
broken down, and without walls. Prov 25:25-28 (KJV)
The slothful man saith, There
is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As
the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The
slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again
to his mouth. 16 The
sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a
reason. Prov 26:13-16 (KJV)
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for
thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise thee,
and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Prov 27:1-2 (KJV)
Open rebuke is better than
secret love. 6 Faithful
are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are
deceitful. Prov 27:5-6 (KJV)
The full soul loatheth an honeycomb;
but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. Prov 27:7 (KJV)
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. Prov 27:10 (KJV)
A prudent man foreseeth the
evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are
punished. 13 Take
his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a
strange woman. Prov 27:12-13 (KJV)
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat
the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. Prov
27:18 (KJV)
Hell and destruction are never full;
so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Prov 27:20 (KJV)
Be thou diligent to know the state
of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 24 For riches are
not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 25 The
hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains
are gathered. 26 The
lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the
field. 27 And
thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy
household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. Prov 27:23-27 (KJV)
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. 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. 9 He
that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be
abomination. 10 Whoso
causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into
his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 11 The
rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding
searcheth him out. 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is
great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 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. 15 As a
roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor
people. 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.
Of wealth and poverty
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. 23 He
that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth
with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It
is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 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. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when
they perish, the righteous increase. Prov 28:3-28 (KJV)
He, that being often reproved
hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without
remedy. Prov 29:1 (KJV)
When the righteous are in
authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people
mourn. Prov 29:2 (KJV)
Scornful men bring a city into
a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Prov 29:8 (KJV)
The king that faithfully judgeth the
poor, his throne shall be established for ever. Prov 29:14 (KJV)
When the wicked are multiplied,
transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct
thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where
there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law,
happy is he. Prov 29:16-18 (KJV)
A man's pride shall bring him
low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Prov 29:23 (KJV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord
shall be safe. Prov 29:25 (KJV)
Every word of God is
pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add
thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Prov
30:5-6 (KJV)
Two things have I
required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove
far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with
food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee,
and say, Who is the Lord?
or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. Prov
30:7-9 (KJV)
There is a generation that are pure
in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. Prov
30:12 (KJV)
There be four things which are
little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The
ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
26 The
conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; 27 The
locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 28 The
spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces. Prov 30:24-28
(KJV)
If thou hast done foolishly in
lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon
thy mouth. 33 Surely
the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose
bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. Prov
30:32-33 (KJV)
The words of king Lemuel, the
prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the
son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto
women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not
for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes
strong drink: 5 Lest
they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the
afflicted. 6 Give
strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of
heavy hearts. 7 Let
him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open
thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to
destruction. 9 Open
thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Prov 31:1-9 (KJV)
The praise and characteristics of a virtuous woman
10 Who
can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The
heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of
spoil. 12 She
will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She
seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She
is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She
riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a
portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth
it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She
girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She
perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by
night. 19 She
layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She
stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the
needy. 21 She
is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are
clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her
clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the
gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine
linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength
and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She
openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She
looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of
idleness. 28 Her
children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he
praiseth her. 29 Many
daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour
is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that
feareth the Lord, she shall be
praised. 31 Give
her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Prov 31:10-31 (KJV)
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it:
except the Lord keep the city, the
watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to
rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he
giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of
the Lord: and the fruit of
the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a
mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that
hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak
with the enemies in the gate. Psalms 127:1-5 (KJV)
Blessed is every one that
feareth the Lord; that walketh in
his ways. 2 For
thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be,
and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as
a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants
round about thy table. 4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that
feareth the Lord. 5 The
Lord shall bless thee out of Zion:
and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. 6 Yea,
thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. Psalms
128:1-6 (KJV)
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