1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 27 I

2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 11 I

3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both. 6 I

4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? 9 I

5 Open rebuke is better than secret love. 14 I

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 6 I

7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 13 I

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. 6 I

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 13 I

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. 5 I

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. 4 I

12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. 2 I

13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 4 I

16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 5 I

18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 4 I

19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. 15 I

20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. 5 I

22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? 7 I

25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

27 And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 9 I

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. 5 I

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 9 I

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 21 I

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. 14 I

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 4 I

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 7 I

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 19 I

10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 6 I

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 18 I

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 9 I

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 3 I

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 10 I

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 5 I

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 7 I

21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 5 I

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 2 I

23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 4 I

24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. 7 I

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 19 I

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 6 I

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 4 I

1 And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day. 10 I

2 And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister: 10 I

3 And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee. 10 I

4 Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, that ye shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaister them with plaister. 10 I

5 And there shalt thou build an altar unto the Lord thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them. 10 I

6 Thou shalt build the altar of the Lord thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord thy God: 14 I

7 And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the Lord thy God. 10 I

8 And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly. 14 I

9 And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. 10 I

10 Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day. 12 I

11 And Moses charged the people the same day, saying, 10 I

12 These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: 10 I

13 And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. 10 I

14 And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice, 10 I

15 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen. 10 I

16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

18 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

21 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

24 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

25 Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

26 Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen. 10 I

1 And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

2 Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones;

3 Who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from off them; and they break their bones, and chop them in pieces, as for the pot, and as flesh within the caldron.

4 Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.

5 Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

6 Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.

7 Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.

8 But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the Lord, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. 2 I

9 Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.

10 They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.

11 The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us. 2 I

12 Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.

1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 17 I

2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 8 I

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 11 I

4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 15 I

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 2 I

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 10 I

7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 6 I

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 6 I

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 12 I

10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 10 I

11 Give us this day our daily bread. 6 I

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 6 I

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 6 I

14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 16 I

15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 16 I

16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.