Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:3 The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. MC VC

Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 31 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. MC VC

Proverbs 10:16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 12 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 1 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. MC VC

Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 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. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. MC VC

Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 18 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 35 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. MC VC

Proverbs 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. MC VC

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 18 I MC VC

Proverbs 11:31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. MC VC

Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 13 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. MC VC

Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death. 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 12 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:8 The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. 12 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 13 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 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. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. MC VC

Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 13:25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. MC VC

Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. MC VC

Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. MC VC

Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 19 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. MC VC

Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. 22 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 12 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. MC VC

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 14:35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. MC VC

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 19 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 25 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 28 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 33 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. MC VC

Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 20 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 24 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 32 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 22 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. 32 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:11 A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. 13 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. MC VC

Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 28 I MC VC

Proverbs 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. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. MC VC

Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. MC VC

Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. MC VC

Proverbs 17:8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. MC VC

Proverbs 17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. MC VC

Proverbs 17:12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. MC VC

Proverbs 17:13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. MC VC

Proverbs 17:19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. MC VC

Proverbs 17:20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. MC VC

Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 35 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. MC VC

Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. MC VC

Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 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. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. MC VC

Proverbs 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 18 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. MC VC

Proverbs 18:18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. MC VC

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord. MC VC

Proverbs 18:23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. MC VC

Proverbs 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 1 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:7 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. MC VC

Proverbs 19:8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 13 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. MC VC

Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. MC VC

Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 21 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. MC VC

Proverbs 19:19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 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. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. MC VC

Proverbs 19:26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. MC VC

Proverbs 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 19:28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. MC VC

Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 11 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 15 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. MC VC

Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. MC VC

Proverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. MC VC

Proverbs 20:17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. MC VC

Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. MC VC

Proverbs 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:24 Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way? 21 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. MC VC

Proverbs 20:26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. MC VC

Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 22 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. MC VC

Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 20:30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. MC VC

Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 14 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 10 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. MC VC

Proverbs 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. MC VC

Proverbs 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 7 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 4 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. MC VC

Proverbs 21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. MC VC

Proverbs 21:19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. MC VC

Proverbs 21:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. MC VC

Proverbs 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 17 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. MC VC

Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. MC VC

Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. MC VC

Proverbs 21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. MC VC

Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? MC VC

Proverbs 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. MC VC

Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. 6 I MC VC

Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all. 16 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. 29 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 23 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 9 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 3 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 5 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 2 I MC VC

Proverbs 22:14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. MC VC

Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. MC VC

Proverbs 22:16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. MC VC