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1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
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2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
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4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
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5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
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6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
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8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
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10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
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13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
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14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
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15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
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19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
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27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
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29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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- 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
- 2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs.
- 3 The foolishness of man ruins his way, And his heart rages against the LORD.
- 4 Wealth adds many friends, But a poor man is separated from his friend.
- 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape.
- 6 Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
- 7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone.
- 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.
- 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish.
- 10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
- 11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
- 12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.
- 13 A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.
- 14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
- 15 Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger.
- 16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of conduct will die.
- 17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.
- 18 Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.
- 19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty, For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
- 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days.
- 21 Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.
- 22 What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And {it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
- 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
- 24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
- 25 Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
- 26 He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
- 27 Cease listening, my son, to discipline, And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
- 28 A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
- 29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.
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