Proverbs Expanded Topics Proverbs Expanded Topics Abomination 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Adultery 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: 5:4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. 5:5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. 5:7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. 5:8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: 5:9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: 5:10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; 5:11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, 5:12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; 5:13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 5:14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 5:17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’ with thee. 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 5:19 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. 5:20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 5:22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. 5:23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 6:24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. 6:25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. 6:26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life. 6:27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? 6:28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? 6:29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. 6:30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 6:31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. 6:33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. 6:34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 6:35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. 30:20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. Afflicted 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Affliction 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 24:17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Aged 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Anger 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19:19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both. 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? 29:22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 30:33 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. Animals 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Ants 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 6:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 6:8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; Appeasement 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. Associations 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 1:11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 1:12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 1:13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 1:14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 4:15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 22:25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 25:5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Attitude 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Authority 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 20:8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 24:21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? 24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24:25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 25:5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 29:26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Backsliding 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Boasting 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Bribery 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. Business, partnerships 20:16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 22:26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. Buying 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. Capital punishment 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Caution 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Chance 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. Character 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Charity 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 3:28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Chastening 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Children 5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Children, training 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4:4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 19:18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Clothing 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. 31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Comfort 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. Commendation 12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Communication 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Conceit 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Confession, of sins 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Confidence 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Conflict 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. Conscience 20:27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Contention 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 30:33 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. Contentment 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 30:9 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. 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: Corporal Punishment 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 20:30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Correction 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Counsel 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 24:6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. 25:5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Courage 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Courtesy 25:17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Creation 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 3:20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Creativity 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Cursing 20:20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. Death 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. Decision making 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. Depression 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Diet 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 27:27 And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. Difficulties 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Diligence 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 6:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 6:8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 30:28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. Discontentment 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. 30:16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. Discord 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Discretion 1:4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 2:11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 25:9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 26:17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Discrimination 18:23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Disrespect 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Distractions 4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Drunkenness 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 23:29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 23:30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 23:31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 23:32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 23:33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. 23:34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. 23:35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. Education 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Empathy 27:19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. Employment 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Enemies 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 24:17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 24:18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. 25:21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 25:22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. Envy 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Envy, of sinners 23:17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. 23:18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. Envy, sin of 23:17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 24:2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Epitaph 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Ethics, business 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 20:23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. 21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. 23:10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Etiquette 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. 25:6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: 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. 25:17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Evil, depart from 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Evil, devise 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Evil, men 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Eyes 4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Face 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. Faithfulness 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 13:17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 30:28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. False witnesses 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 19:28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. Farming 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 27:24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 27:25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. 27:26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. 27:27 And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Father 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4:4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 4:11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. 5:1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 13:1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 19:13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Fatherless 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Favor 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 12:2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 14:35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Fear, of man 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Fear, of rulers 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. Fear, of the Lord 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 24:21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Feet 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Flattery 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: 5:4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. 7:18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. 7:21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 27:14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. Folly 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 26:11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Fool 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 12:16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 15:5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 17:16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 19:13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 26:11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both. 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. Fool, definition 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 17:16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Fool, destruction 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 10:8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Fool, exhortation to 8:5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Fool, treatment 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. Forgiveness 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Fretting 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Friendliness 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 25:17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Friends, bad 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 1:11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 1:12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 1:13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 1:14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 1:15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: 1:16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 1:17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. 1:18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 1:19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 4:15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 22:25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Friends, good 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 27:9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 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. 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Friendship 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Frowardness 2:12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 2:14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. 11:20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Generosity 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Gifts 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. Gluttony 23:1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 23:2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 23:3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: Goals 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. God, hates 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. God, judges 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. God, knowledge of 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. God, sees 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. God, sovereignty 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. 20:24 Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. God, trust in 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 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. Gossip 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. Government 17:26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Graciousness 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Greed 1:16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 1:17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. 1:18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. 1:19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Guidance 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Guilt 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Gullibility 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Happiness 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Harlot 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. Haste 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 28:22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Hatred 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. Hatred, of sin 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Health 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Heart 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 7:25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. 8:5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 17:16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 19:21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Hell 15:24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Holy 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. Honour 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. Hope 13:12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Humility 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 30:2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. 30:3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. Husband 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Hypocrisy 5:14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Ignorance 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Incorrigible 15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 27:22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Inheritance 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 20:21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Instruction 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Instruction, good 1:2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. 5:1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. Integrity 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 20:7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Intimidation 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 26:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Jesting 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Joy 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Judgment 20:8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 29:26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. Just 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Justice 8:15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 19:28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 29:26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. 31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Kings 8:15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 14:35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 20:8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 24:21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 25:1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 25:5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Knowledge 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Knowledge, source 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 2:7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. Labor 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 15:26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Laughter 14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. Laziness 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 6:9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 6:10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6:11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 24:32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Leadership 16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Liar 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 9:17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Life 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Life, extension of 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Lifestyle 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Lifestyle, evil 4:14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 4:15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 4:16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. Listening 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 23:12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Loud 7:11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: Love 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 25:21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: Lying 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 20:17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 26:28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Marriage 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 5:19 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. Meat 9:2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. Mercy 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Mischief 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Moderation 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Money, giving 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Money, prosperity 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Money, savings 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; Money, waste 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. Mother 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Mouth 4:24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 6:12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. Murder 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Name 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Nature, wisdom from 30:24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 30:27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 30:28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. 30:30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; Night 7:9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: Obedience 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 25:12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Observation 24:32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Offences, against rulers 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. Offences, personal 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 25:9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 25:10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. Omniscience 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? Opportunity 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Orphans 23:10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Parable 26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Parents 4:3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 20:10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Peace 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 3:23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Peer Pressure 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 1:11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 1:12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 1:13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 1:14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 4:15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Persuasion 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Perverse 4:24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 8:8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. 12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. Pity 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Planning 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Pleasure 25:16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Ponder 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Poor 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 18:23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 22:22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 22:23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 29:7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 29:13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. Poverty 6:10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6:11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 10:15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 13:8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 30:9 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. Praise 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 27:21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Prayer 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Pride 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 15:25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 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. Priorities 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 24:27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Promotion 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. Prosperity, false 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Prosperity, good 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 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. Prudence 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 12:16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 14:18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 15:5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 20:16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 22:26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. 24:27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Purity 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. Quietness 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Rebellion 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Redeemer 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Reproach 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Reproof 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 15:5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 24:25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 25:12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 27:5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. 28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Reputation 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Revenge 6:34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 6:35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Revolutionaries 24:21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? Riches, true 8:10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. Riches, warnings 11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 18:23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 23:3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 23:4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 23:5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 30:9 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. Righteous 2:7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 3:32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. 8:8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. 10:25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. 10:30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 13:25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. Righteousness 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Rule, of spirit 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Safety 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. Saving 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; Scams 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Scorners 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9:12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 13:1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. Self-deceit 4:24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 23:9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Self-examination 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Self-knowledge 27:19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. Servants 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 30:10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. Sexual Relations, improper 5:20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 6:28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? 6:30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 7:17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 30:19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Sexual Relations, proper 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 5:19 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. 30:19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Shame 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 14:35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. Simple 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Simple, punishment of 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 9:16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Simple, wisdom to teach 1:4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 8:5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 9:4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Sin 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Sinners 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. Sleep 6:10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6:11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 20:13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Sluggards 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 6:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 6:8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. 6:9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 6:10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 6:11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 26:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 26:14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 26:15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Snare 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 22:25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. Soul 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 22:25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. Speech 4:24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 24:26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Spirit 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Spirit, ruling 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Strength 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. 24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. 30:33 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. Strife 3:30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 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. 30:33 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. Stubborn 7:11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Study 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Subtil 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. Success, means 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24:3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 24:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Suretyship 6:1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 6:3 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. 6:4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 6:5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. 20:16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 27:13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. Talebearing 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 18:8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26:27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. Talk 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Temperance 27:7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. Theft 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Thorns 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Thoughts 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 15:26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Tower, Strong 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Transgressor 21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. Trials 27:21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Trouble 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. Truth 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 22:17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 22:18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 22:19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 22:20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 22:21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24:26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Understanding 1:2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 1:3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 1:4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 2:11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 5:1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 8:1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 19:8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. 21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 27:19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Unity, blessing in 30:27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; Unity, evil 1:14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: Upright 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Usury 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Vanity 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 30:9 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. Violence 4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 16:29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. Vision 4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Walk 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Waste 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Weak 23:11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Wealth 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Wealth, means of 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 24:3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 24:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Wealth, warnings 10:15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 23:3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. 23:4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 23:5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Wicked 2:14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 6:12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 11:7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 12:2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 13:25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Widow 15:25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. Wife 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 5:19 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. 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. 19:13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. Wine, commended 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Wine, warnings 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 23:29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 23:30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 23:31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 23:32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 23:33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. 23:34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. 23:35 They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. Wisdom, asking for 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; Wisdom, blessings of 1:4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 1:9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. 2:7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 2:10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 2:11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 2:12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 2:16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; 2:20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. 2:21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 3:8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 3:22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 3:23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 4:9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. 4:10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. 4:12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 4:22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 8:14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 8:15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 8:16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 8:21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 8:34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Wisdom, curse in neglecting 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 5:12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; 9:12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. Wisdom, economic 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; Wisdom, personified 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 1:21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 1:24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 1:25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 1:27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. 3:15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. 8:1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 8:2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 8:3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 8:4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 8:5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 8:6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 8:7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8:8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. 8:9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 8:10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 8:14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 8:15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 8:16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 8:21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 8:22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 8:23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 8:24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. 8:25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 8:26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 8:27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: 8:28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: 8:29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: 8:30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; 8:31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. 8:32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 8:34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 8:35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.