\NormalFont\ShortTitle{Proverbs}
{\MT THE PROVERBS

\par }\ChapOne{1}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The
proverbs
of
Solomon
the
son
of
David,
king
of
Israel:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}To
know
wisdom
and
instruction;
\par }{\Q To
discern
the
words
of
understanding;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}To
receive
instruction
in
wise dealing,
\par }{\Q In
righteousness
and
justice
and
equity;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}To
give
prudence
to
the
simple,
\par }{\Q To
the
young
man
knowledge
and
discretion:
\par }{\Q \VS{5}That
the
wise
man
may
hear,
and
increase
in
learning;
\par }{\Q And
that
the
man
of
understanding
may
attain
unto
sound
counsels:
\par }{\Q \VS{6}To
understand
a
proverb,
and
a
figure,
\par }{\Q The
words
of
the
wise,
and
their
dark
sayings.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
the
beginning
of
knowledge;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
foolish
despise
wisdom
and
instruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}My
son,
hear
the
instruction
of
thy
father,
\par }{\Q And
forsake
not
the
law
of
thy
mother:
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
they
shall
be
a chaplet
of
grace
unto
thy
head,
\par }{\Q And
chains
about
thy
neck.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My
son,
if
sinners
entice
thee,
\par }{\Q Consent
thou
not.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}If
they
say,
Come
with
us,
\par }{\Q Let
us
lay
wait
for
blood;
\par }{\Q Let
us
lurk
privily
for
the
innocent
without
cause;
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Let
us
swallow
them
up
alive
as
Sheol,
\par }{\Q And
whole,
as
those
that
go
down
into
the
pit;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}We
shall
find
all
precious
substance;
\par }{\Q We
shall
fill
our
houses
with
spoil;
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Thou shalt
cast
thy
lot
among
us;
\par }{\Q We
will
all
have
one
purse:
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
son,
walk
not
thou
in
the
way
with
them;
\par }{\Q Refrain
thy
foot
from
their
path:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
their
feet
run
to
evil,
\par }{\Q And
they
make
haste
to
shed
blood.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}For
in
vain
is
the
net
spread
\par }{\Q In
the
sight
of
any
bird:
\par }{\Q \VS{18}And
these
lay
wait
for
their
own
blood;
\par }{\Q They
lurk
privily
for
their
own
lives.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}So
are
the
ways
of
every
one
that
is
greedy
of
gain;
\par }{\Q It
taketh
away
the
life
of
the
owners
thereof.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}Wisdom
crieth
aloud
in
the
street;
\par }{\Q She
uttereth
her
voice
in
the
broad
places;
\par }{\Q \VS{21}She
crieth
in
the
chief
place
of
concourse;
\par }{\Q At
the
entrance
of
the
gates,
\par }{\Q In
the
city,
she
uttereth
her
words:
\par }{\Q \VS{22}How
long,
ye
simple
ones,
will
ye
love
simplicity?
\par }{\Q And
scoffers
delight
them
in
scoffing,
\par }{\Q And
fools
hate
knowledge?
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Turn
you
at
my
reproof:
\par }{\Q Behold,
I
will
pour
out
my
spirit
upon
you;
\par }{\Q I
will
make
known
my
words
unto
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Because
I
have
called,
and
ye
have
refused;
\par }{\Q I
have
stretched
out
my
hand,
and
no
man
hath
regarded;
\par }{\Q \VS{25}But
ye
have
set
at
nought
all
my
counsel,
\par }{\Q And
would
none
of
my
reproof:
\par }{\Q \VS{26}I
also
will
laugh
in
{\ADD{
the
day
of}}
your
calamity;
\par }{\Q I
will
mock
when
your
fear
cometh;
\par }{\Q \VS{27}When
your
fear
cometh
as
a
storm,
\par }{\Q And
your
calamity
cometh
on
as
a
whirlwind;
\par }{\Q When
distress
and
anguish
come
upon
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Then
will
they
call
upon
me,
but
I
will
not
answer;
\par }{\Q They
will
seek
me
diligently,
but
they
shall
not
find
me:
\par }{\Q \VS{29}For
that
they
hated
knowledge,
\par }{\Q And
did
not
choose
the
fear
of
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q \VS{30}They
would
none
of
my
counsel,
\par }{\Q They
despised
all
my
reproof.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Therefore
shall
they
eat
of
the
fruit
of
their
own
way,
\par }{\Q And
be
filled
with
their
own
devices.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}For
the
backsliding
of
the
simple
shall
slay
them,
\par }{\Q And
the
careless
ease
of
fools
shall
destroy
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}But
whoso
hearkeneth
unto
me
shall
dwell
securely,
\par }{\Q And
shall
be
quiet
without
fear
of
evil.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{2}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
son,
if
thou
wilt
receive
my
words,
\par }{\Q And
lay
up
my
commandments
with
thee;
\par }{\Q \VS{2}So
as
to
incline
thine
ear
unto
wisdom,
\par }{\Q And
apply
thy
heart
to
understanding;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yea,
if
thou
cry
after
discernment,
\par }{\Q And
lift
up
thy
voice
for
understanding;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}If
thou
seek
her
as
silver,
\par }{\Q And
search
for
her
as
for
hid
treasures:
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Then shalt
thou
understand
the
fear
of
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q And
find
the
knowledge
of
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
Jehovah
giveth
wisdom;
\par }{\Q Out
of
his
mouth
{\ADD{
cometh}}
knowledge
and
understanding:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
layeth
up
sound
wisdom
for
the
upright;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
He
is}}
a
shield
to
them
that
walk
in
integrity;
\par }{\Q \VS{8}That
he
may
guard
the
paths
of
justice,
\par }{\Q And
preserve
the
way
of
his
saints.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Then shalt
thou
understand
righteousness
and
justice,
\par }{\Q And
equity,
{\ADD{
yea}},
every
good
path.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
wisdom
shall
enter
into
thy
heart,
\par }{\Q And
knowledge
shall
be
pleasant
unto
thy
soul;
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Discretion
shall
watch
over
thee;
\par }{\Q Understanding
shall
keep
thee:
\par }{\Q \VS{12}To
deliver
thee
from
the
way
of
evil,
\par }{\Q From
the
men
that
speak
perverse
things;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Who
forsake
the
paths
of
uprightness,
\par }{\Q To
walk
in
the
ways
of
darkness;
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Who
rejoice
to
do
evil,
\par }{\Q And
delight
in
the
perverseness
of
evil;
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Who
are
crooked
in
their
ways,
\par }{\Q And
wayward
in
their
paths:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}To
deliver
thee
from
the
strange
woman,
\par }{\Q Even
from
the
foreigner
that
flattereth
with
her
words;
\par }{\Q \VS{17}That
forsaketh
the
friend
of
her
youth,
\par }{\Q And
forgetteth
the
covenant
of
her
God:
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
her
house
inclineth
unto
death,
\par }{\Q And
her
paths
unto
the
dead;
\par }{\Q \VS{19}None
that
go
unto
her
return
again,
\par }{\Q Neither
do
they
attain
unto
the
paths
of
life:
\par }{\Q \VS{20}That
thou
mayest
walk
in
the
way
of
good
men,
\par }{\Q And
keep
the
paths
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
the
upright
shall
dwell
in
the
land,
\par }{\Q And
the
perfect
shall
remain
in
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}But
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
land,
\par }{\Q And
the
treacherous
shall
be
rooted
out
of
it.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{3}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
son,
forget
not
my
law;
\par }{\Q But
let
thy
heart
keep
my
commandments:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
length
of
days,
and
years
of
life,
\par }{\Q And
peace,
will
they
add
to
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let
not
kindness
and
truth
forsake
thee:
\par }{\Q Bind
them
about
thy
neck;
\par }{\Q Write
them
upon
the
tablet
of
thy
heart:
\par }{\Q \VS{4}So shalt
thou
find
favor
and
good
understanding
\par }{\Q In
the
sight
of
God
and
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Trust
in
Jehovah
with
all
thy
heart,
\par }{\Q And
lean
not
upon
thine
own
understanding:
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
all
thy
ways
acknowledge
him,
\par }{\Q And
he
will
direct
thy
paths.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Be
not
wise
in
thine
own
eyes;
\par }{\Q Fear
Jehovah,
and
depart
from
evil:
\par }{\Q \VS{8}It
will
be
health
to
thy
navel,
\par }{\Q And
marrow
to
thy
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Honor
Jehovah
with
thy
substance,
\par }{\Q And
with
the first-fruits
of
all
thine
increase:
\par }{\Q \VS{10}So
shall
thy
barns
be
filled
with
plenty,
\par }{\Q And
thy
vats
shall
overflow
with
new
wine.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My
son,
despise
not
the
chastening
of
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q Neither
be
weary
of
his
reproof:
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
whom
Jehovah
loveth
he
reproveth,
\par }{\Q Even
as
a
father
the
son
in
whom
he
delighteth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Happy
is
the
man
that
findeth
wisdom,
\par }{\Q And
the
man
that
getteth
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
the
gaining
of
it
is
better
than
the
gaining
of
silver,
\par }{\Q And
the
profit
thereof
than
fine
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}She
is
more
precious
than
rubies:
\par }{\Q And
none
of
the
things
thou
canst
desire
are
to
be
compared
unto
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Length
of
days
is
in
her
right
hand;
\par }{\Q In
her
left
hand
are
riches
and
honor.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Her
ways
are
ways
of
pleasantness,
\par }{\Q And
all
her
paths
are
peace.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}She
is
a
tree
of
life
to
them
that
lay
hold
upon
her:
\par }{\Q And
happy
is
every
one
that
retaineth
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Jehovah
by
wisdom
founded
the
earth;
\par }{\Q By
understanding
he
established
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}By
his
knowledge
the
depths
were
broken
up,
\par }{\Q And
the
skies
drop
down
the
dew.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}My
son,
let
them
not
depart
from
thine
eyes;
\par }{\Q Keep
sound
wisdom
and
discretion:
\par }{\Q \VS{22}So
shall
they
be
life
unto
thy
soul,
\par }{\Q And
grace
to
thy
neck.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Then shalt
thou
walk
in
thy
way
securely,
\par }{\Q And
thy
foot
shall
not
stumble.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}When
thou
liest
down,
thou shalt
not
be
afraid:
\par }{\Q Yea,
thou shalt
lie
down,
and
thy
sleep
shall
be
sweet.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Be
not
afraid
of
sudden
fear,
\par }{\Q Neither
of
the
desolation
of
the
wicked,
when
it
cometh:
\par }{\Q \VS{26}For
Jehovah
will
be
thy
confidence,
\par }{\Q And
will
keep
thy
foot
from
being
taken.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{27}Withhold
not
good
from
them
to
whom
it
is
due,
\par }{\Q When
it
is
in
the
power
of
thy
hand
to
do
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Say
not
unto
thy
neighbor,
Go,
and
come
again,
\par }{\Q And to-morrow
I
will
give;
\par }{\Q When
thou
hast
it
by
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Devise
not
evil
against
thy
neighbor,
\par }{\Q Seeing
he
dwelleth
securely
by
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Strive
not
with
a
man
without
cause,
\par }{\Q If
he
have
done
thee
no
harm.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Envy
thou
not
the
man
of
violence,
\par }{\Q And
choose
none
of
his
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}For
the
perverse
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
his
friendship
is
with
the
upright.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}The
curse
of
Jehovah
is
in
the
house
of
the
wicked;
\par }{\Q But
he
blesseth
the
habitation
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Surely
he scoffeth
at
the
scoffers;
\par }{\Q But
he
giveth
grace
unto
the
lowly.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}The
wise
shall
inherit
glory;
\par }{\Q But
shame
shall
be
the
promotion
of
fools.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{4}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear,
{\ADD{
my}}
sons,
the
instruction
of
a
father,
\par }{\Q And
attend
to
know
understanding:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
I
give
you
good
doctrine;
\par }{\Q Forsake
ye
not
my
law.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
I
was
a
son
unto
my
father,
\par }{\Q Tender
and
only
beloved
in
the
sight
of
my
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}And
he
taught
me,
and
said
unto
me:
\par }{\Q Let
thy
heart
retain
my
words;
\par }{\Q Keep
my
commandments,
and
live;
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Get
wisdom,
get
understanding;
\par }{\Q Forget
not,
neither
decline
from
the
words
of
my
mouth;
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Forsake
her
not,
and
she
will
preserve
thee;
\par }{\Q Love
her,
and
she
will
keep
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Wisdom
{\ADD{
is}}
the
principal
thing;
{\ADD{
therefore}}
get
wisdom;
\par }{\Q Yea,
with
all
thy
getting
get
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Exalt
her,
and
she
will
promote
thee;
\par }{\Q She
will
bring
thee
to
honor,
when
thou
dost
embrace
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}She
will
give
to
thy
head
a chaplet
of
grace;
\par }{\Q A
crown
of
beauty
will
she
deliver
to
thee.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Hear,
O
my
son,
and
receive
my
sayings;
\par }{\Q And
the
years
of
thy
life
shall
be
many.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
have
taught
thee
in
the
way
of
wisdom;
\par }{\Q I
have
led
thee
in
paths
of
uprightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}When
thou
goest,
thy
steps
shall
not
be
straitened;
\par }{\Q And
if
thou
runnest,
thou shalt
not
stumble.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Take
fast
hold
of
instruction;
let
her
not
go:
\par }{\Q Keep
her;
for
she
is
thy
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Enter
not
into
the
path
of
the
wicked,
\par }{\Q And
walk
not
in
the
way
of
evil
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Avoid
it,
pass
not
by
it;
\par }{\Q Turn
from
it,
and
pass
on.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
they
sleep
not,
except
they
do
evil;
\par }{\Q And
their
sleep
is
taken
away,
unless
they
cause
some
to
fall.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}For
they
eat
the
bread
of
wickedness,
\par }{\Q And
drink
the
wine
of
violence.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}But
the
path
of
the
righteous
is
as
the
dawning
light,
\par }{\Q That
shineth
more
and
more
unto
the
perfect
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
way
of
the
wicked
is
as
darkness:
\par }{\Q They
know
not
at
what
they
stumble.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}My
son,
attend
to
my
words;
\par }{\Q Incline
thine
ear
unto
my
sayings.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Let
them
not
depart
from
thine
eyes;
\par }{\Q Keep
them
in
the
midst
of
thy
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For
they
are
life
unto
those
that
find
them,
\par }{\Q And
health
to
all
their
flesh.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Keep
thy
heart
with
all
diligence;
\par }{\Q For
out
of
it
are
the
issues
of
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Put
away
from
thee
a
wayward
mouth,
\par }{\Q And
perverse
lips
put
far
from
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let
thine
eyes
look
right
on,
\par }{\Q And
let
thine
eyelids
look
straight
before
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Make
level
the
path
of
thy
feet,
\par }{\Q And
let
all
thy
ways
be
established.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Turn
not
to
the
right
hand
nor
to
the
left:
\par }{\Q Remove
thy
foot
from
evil.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{5}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
son,
attend
unto
my
wisdom;
\par }{\Q Incline
thine
ear
to
my
understanding:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}That
thou
mayest
preserve
discretion,
\par }{\Q And
that
thy
lips
may
keep
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
the
lips
of
a
strange
woman
drop
honey,
\par }{\Q And
her
mouth
is
smoother
than
oil:
\par }{\Q \VS{4}But
in
the
end
she
is
bitter
as
wormwood,
\par }{\Q Sharp
as
a
two-edged
sword.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Her
feet
go
down
to
death;
\par }{\Q Her
steps
take
hold
on
Sheol;
\par }{\Q \VS{6}So
that
she
findeth
not
the
level
path
of
life:
\par }{\Q Her
ways
are
unstable,
{\ADD{
and}}
she
knoweth
{\ADD{
it}}
not.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Now
therefore,
{\ADD{
my}}
sons,
hearken
unto
me,
\par }{\Q And
depart
not
from
the
words
of
my
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Remove
thy
way
far
from
her,
\par }{\Q And
come
not
nigh
the
door
of
her
house;
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lest
thou
give
thine
honor
unto
others,
\par }{\Q And
thy
years
unto
the
cruel;
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Lest
strangers
be
filled
with
thy
strength,
\par }{\Q And
thy
labors
{\ADD{
be}}
in
the
house
of
an
alien,
\par }{\Q \VS{11}And
thou
mourn
at
thy
latter
end,
\par }{\Q When
thy
flesh
and
thy
body
are
consumed,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}And
say,
How
have
I
hated
instruction,
\par }{\Q And
my
heart
despised
reproof;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Neither
have
I
obeyed
the
voice
of
my
teachers,
\par }{\Q Nor
inclined
mine
ear
to
them
that
instructed
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
was well-nigh
in
all
evil
\par }{\Q In
the
midst
of
the
assembly
and
congregation.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}Drink
waters
out
of
thine
own
cistern,
\par }{\Q And
running
waters
out
of
thine
own
well.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Should
thy
springs
be
dispersed
abroad,
\par }{\Q And
streams
of
water
in
the
streets?
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
them
be
for
thyself
alone,
\par }{\Q And
not
for
strangers
with
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Let
thy
fountain
be
blessed;
\par }{\Q And
rejoice
in
the
wife
of
thy
youth.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{
As}}
a
loving
hind
and
a
pleasant
doe,
\par }{\Q Let
her
breasts
satisfy
thee
at
all
times;
\par }{\Q And
be
thou
ravished
always
with
her
love.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}For
why shouldest
thou,
my
son,
be
ravished
with
a
strange
woman,
\par }{\Q And
embrace
the
bosom
of
a
foreigner?
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
the
ways
of
man
are
before
the
eyes
of
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q And
he
maketh
level
all
his
paths.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}His
own
iniquities
shall
take
the
wicked,
\par }{\Q And
he
shall
be
holden
with
the
cords
of
his
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}He
shall
die
for
lack
of
instruction;
\par }{\Q And
in
the
greatness
of
his
folly
he
shall
go
astray.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{6}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
son,
if
thou
art
become
surety
for
thy
neighbor,
\par }{\Q If
thou
hast
stricken
thy
hands
for
a
stranger;
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Thou
art
snared
with
the
words
of
thy
mouth,
\par }{\Q Thou
art
taken
with
the
words
of
thy
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Do
this
now,
my
son,
and
deliver
thyself,
\par }{\Q Seeing
thou
art
come
into
the
hand
of
thy
neighbor:
\par }{\Q Go,
humble
thyself,
and
importune
thy
neighbor;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Give
not
sleep
to
thine
eyes,
\par }{\Q Nor
slumber
to
thine
eyelids;
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Deliver
thyself
as
a
roe
from
the
hand
{\ADD{
of
the
hunter}},
\par }{\Q And
as
a
bird
from
the
hand
of
the
fowler.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Go
to
the
ant,
thou
sluggard;
\par }{\Q Consider
her
ways,
and
be
wise:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Which
having
no
chief,
\par }{\Q Overseer,
or
ruler,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Provideth
her
bread
in
the
summer,
\par }{\Q And
gathereth
her
food
in
the
harvest.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}How
long
wilt
thou
sleep,
O
sluggard?
\par }{\Q When
wilt
thou
arise
out
of
thy
sleep?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Yet}}
a
little
sleep,
a
little
slumber,
\par }{\Q A
little
folding
of
the
hands
to
sleep:
\par }{\Q \VS{11}So
shall
thy
poverty
come
as
a
robber,
\par }{\Q And
thy
want
as
an
armed
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}A
worthless
person,
a
man
of
iniquity,
\par }{\Q Is
he
that
walketh
with
a
perverse
mouth;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}That
winketh
with
his
eyes,
that
speaketh
with
his
feet,
\par }{\Q That
maketh
signs
with
his
fingers;
\par }{\Q \VS{14}In
whose
heart
is
perverseness,
\par }{\Q Who
deviseth
evil
continually,
\par }{\Q Who
soweth
discord.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Therefore
shall
his
calamity
come
suddenly;
\par }{\Q On
a
sudden
shall
he
be
broken,
and
that
without
remedy.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}There
are
six
things
which
Jehovah
hateth;
\par }{\Q Yea,
seven
which
are
an
abomination
unto
him:
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Haughty
eyes,
a
lying
tongue,
\par }{\Q And
hands
that
shed
innocent
blood;
\par }{\Q \VS{18}A
heart
that
deviseth
wicked
purposes,
\par }{\Q Feet
that
are
swift
in
running
to
mischief,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}A
false
witness
that
uttereth
lies,
\par }{\Q And
he
that
soweth
discord
among
brethren.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}My
son,
keep
the
commandment
of
thy
father,
\par }{\Q And
forsake
not
the
law
of
thy
mother:
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Bind
them
continually
upon
thy
heart;
\par }{\Q Tie
them
about
thy
neck.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}When
thou
walkest,
it
shall
lead
thee;
\par }{\Q When
thou
sleepest,
it
shall
watch
over
thee;
\par }{\Q And
when
thou
awakest,
it
shall
talk
with
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}For
the
commandment
is
a
lamp;
and
the
law
is
light;
\par }{\Q And
reproofs
of
instruction
are
the
way
of
life:
\par }{\Q \VS{24}To
keep
thee
from
the
evil
woman,
\par }{\Q From
the
flattery
of
the foreigner’s
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Lust
not
after
her
beauty
in
thy
heart;
\par }{\Q Neither
let
her
take
thee
with
her
eyelids.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}For
on
account
of
a
harlot
{\ADD{
a
man
is
brought}}
to
a
piece
of
bread;
\par }{\Q And
the
adulteress
hunteth
for
the
precious
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Can
a
man
take
fire
in
his
bosom,
\par }{\Q And
his
clothes
not
be
burned?
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Or
can
one
walk
upon
hot
coals,
\par }{\Q And
his
feet
not
be
scorched?
\par }{\Q \VS{29}So
he
that
goeth
in
to
his
neighbor’s
wife;
\par }{\Q Whosoever
toucheth
her
shall
not
be
unpunished.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Men
do
not
despise
a
thief,
if
he
steal
\par }{\Q To
satisfy
himself
when
he
is
hungry:
\par }{\Q \VS{31}But
if
he
be
found,
he
shall
restore
sevenfold;
\par }{\Q He
shall
give
all
the
substance
of
his
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
that
committeth
adultery
with
a
woman
is
void
of
understanding:
\par }{\Q He
doeth
it
who
would
destroy
his
own
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Wounds
and
dishonor
shall
he
get;
\par }{\Q And
his
reproach
shall
not
be
wiped
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}For
jealousy
is
the
rage
of
a
man;
\par }{\Q And
he
will
not
spare
in
the
day
of
vengeance.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}He
will
not
regard
any
ransom;
\par }{\Q Neither
will
he
rest
content,
though
thou
givest
many
gifts.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{7}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
son,
keep
my
words,
\par }{\Q And
lay
up
my
commandments
with
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Keep
my
commandments
and
live;
\par }{\Q And
my
law
as
the
apple
of
thine
eye.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Bind
them
upon
thy
fingers;
\par }{\Q Write
them
upon
the
tablet
of
thy
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Say
unto
wisdom,
Thou
art
my
sister;
\par }{\Q And
call
understanding
{\ADD{
thy}}
kinswoman:
\par }{\Q \VS{5}That
they
may
keep
thee
from
the
strange
woman,
\par }{\Q From
the
foreigner
that
flattereth
with
her
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
at
the
window
of
my
house
\par }{\Q I
looked
forth
through
my
lattice;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}And
I
beheld
among
the
simple
ones,
\par }{\Q I
discerned
among
the
youths,
\par }{\Q A
young
man
void
of
understanding,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Passing
through
the
street
near
her
corner;
\par }{\Q And
he
went
the
way
to
her
house,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}In
the
twilight,
in
the
evening
of
the
day,
\par }{\Q In
the
middle
of
the
night
and
in
the
darkness.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}And,
behold,
there
met
him
a
woman
\par }{\Q With
the
attire
of
a
harlot,
and wily
of
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}(She
is
clamorous
and wilful;
\par }{\Q Her
feet
abide
not
in
her
house:
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Now
she
is
in
the
streets,
now
in
the
broad
places,
\par }{\Q And
lieth
in
wait
at
every
corner.)
\par }{\Q \VS{13}So
she
caught
him,
and
kissed
him,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
with
an
impudent
face
she
said
unto
him:
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Sacrifices
of peace-offerings
are
with
me;
\par }{\Q This
day
have
I
paid
my
vows.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Therefore
came
I
forth
to
meet
thee,
\par }{\Q Diligently
to
seek
thy
face,
and
I
have
found
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
have
spread
my
couch
with
carpets
of
tapestry,
\par }{\Q With
striped
cloths
of
the
yarn
of
Egypt.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
have
perfumed
my
bed
\par }{\Q With
myrrh,
aloes,
and
cinnamon.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Come,
let
us
take
our
fill
of
love
until
the
morning;
\par }{\Q Let
us
solace
ourselves
with
loves.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}For
the
man
is
not
at
home;
\par }{\Q He
is
gone
a
long
journey:
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
hath
taken
a
bag
of
money
with
him;
\par }{\Q He
will
come
home
at
the
full
moon.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}With
her
much
fair
speech
she
causeth
him
to
yield;
\par }{\Q With
the
flattering
of
her
lips
she forceth
him
along.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}He
goeth
after
her
straightway,
\par }{\Q As
an
ox
goeth
to
the
slaughter,
\par }{\Q Or
as
{\ADD{
one
in}}
fetters
to
the
correction
of
the
fool;
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Till
an
arrow
strike
through
his
liver;
\par }{\Q As
a
bird
hasteth
to
the
snare,
\par }{\Q And
knoweth
not
that
it
is
for
his
life.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{24}Now
therefore,
{\ADD{
my}}
sons,
hearken
unto
me,
\par }{\Q And
attend
to
the
words
of
my
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let
not
thy
heart
decline
to
her
ways;
\par }{\Q Go
not
astray
in
her
paths.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}For
she
hath
cast
down
many
wounded:
\par }{\Q Yea,
all
her
slain
are
a
mighty
host.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Her
house
is
the
way
to
Sheol,
\par }{\Q Going
down
to
the
chambers
of
death.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{8}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Doth
not
wisdom
cry,
\par }{\Q And
understanding
put
forth
her
voice?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}On
the
top
of
high
places
by
the
way,
\par }{\Q Where
the
paths
meet,
she
standeth;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Beside
the
gates,
at
the
entry
of
the
city,
\par }{\Q At
the
coming
in
at
the
doors,
she
crieth
aloud:
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Unto
you,
O
men,
I
call;
\par }{\Q And
my
voice
is
to
the
sons
of
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}O
ye
simple,
understand
prudence;
\par }{\Q And,
ye
fools,
be
of
an
understanding
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Hear,
for
I
will
speak
excellent
things;
\par }{\Q And
the
opening
of
my
lips
shall
be
right
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
my
mouth
shall
utter
truth;
\par }{\Q And
wickedness
is
an
abomination
to
my
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}All
the
words
of
my
mouth
are
in
righteousness;
\par }{\Q There
is
nothing
crooked
or
perverse
in
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
are
all
plain
to
him
that
understandeth,
\par }{\Q And
right
to
them
that
find
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Receive
my
instruction,
and
not
silver;
\par }{\Q And
knowledge
rather
than
choice
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
wisdom
is
better
than
rubies;
\par }{\Q And
all
the
things
that
may
be
desired
are
not
to
be
compared
unto
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}I
wisdom
have
made
prudence
my
dwelling,
\par }{\Q And
find
out
knowledge
{\ADD{
and}}
discretion.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
to
hate
evil:
\par }{\Q Pride,
and
arrogancy,
and
the
evil
way,
\par }{\Q And
the
perverse
mouth,
do
I
hate.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Counsel
is
mine,
and
sound
knowledge:
\par }{\Q I
am
understanding;
I
have
might.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}By
me
kings
reign,
\par }{\Q And
princes
decree
justice.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}By
me
princes
rule,
\par }{\Q And
nobles,
{\ADD{
even}}
all
the
judges
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
love
them
that
love
me;
\par }{\Q And
those
that
seek
me
diligently
shall
find
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Riches
and
honor
are
with
me;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Yea}},
durable
wealth
and
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}My
fruit
is
better
than
gold,
yea,
than
fine
gold;
\par }{\Q And
my
revenue
than
choice
silver.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}I
walk
in
the
way
of
righteousness,
\par }{\Q In
the
midst
of
the
paths
of
justice;
\par }{\Q \VS{21}That
I
may
cause
those
that
love
me
to
inherit
substance,
\par }{\Q And
that
I
may
fill
their
treasuries.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Jehovah
possessed
me
in
the
beginning
of
his
way,
\par }{\Q Before
his
works
of
old.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I
was
set
up
from
everlasting,
from
the
beginning,
\par }{\Q Before
the
earth
was.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}When
there
were
no
depths,
I
was
brought
forth,
\par }{\Q When
there
were
no
fountains
abounding
with
water.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Before
the
mountains
were
settled,
\par }{\Q Before
the
hills
was
I
brought
forth;
\par }{\Q \VS{26}While
as
yet
he
had
not
made
the
earth,
nor
the
fields,
\par }{\Q Nor
the
beginning
of
the
dust
of
the
world.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}When
he
established
the
heavens,
I
was
there:
\par }{\Q When
he
set
a
circle
upon
the
face
of
the
deep,
\par }{\Q \VS{28}When
he
made
firm
the
skies
above,
\par }{\Q When
the
fountains
of
the
deep
became
strong,
\par }{\Q \VS{29}When
he
gave
to
the
sea
its
bound,
\par }{\Q That
the
waters
should
not
transgress
his
commandment,
\par }{\Q When
he
marked
out
the
foundations
of
the
earth;
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Then
I
was
by
him,
{\ADD{
as}}
a
master
workman;
\par }{\Q And
I
was
daily
{\ADD{
his}}
delight,
\par }{\Q Rejoicing
always
before
him,
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Rejoicing
in
his habitable
earth;
\par }{\Q And
my
delight
was
with
the
sons
of
men.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}Now
therefore,
{\ADD{
my}}
sons,
hearken
unto
me;
\par }{\Q For
blessed
are
they
that
keep
my
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Hear
instruction,
and
be
wise,
\par }{\Q And
refuse
it
not.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Blessed
is
the
man
that
heareth
me,
\par }{\Q Watching
daily
at
my
gates,
\par }{\Q Waiting
at
the
posts
of
my
doors.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}For
whoso
findeth
me
findeth
life,
\par }{\Q And
shall
obtain
favor
of
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}But
he
that
sinneth
against
me
wrongeth
his
own
soul:
\par }{\Q All
they
that
hate
me
love
death.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{9}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Wisdom
hath
builded
her
house;
\par }{\Q She
hath
hewn
out
her
seven
pillars:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}She
hath
killed
her
beasts;
she
hath
mingled
her
wine;
\par }{\Q She
hath
also
furnished
her
table:
\par }{\Q \VS{3}She
hath
sent
forth
her
maidens;
\par }{\Q She
crieth
upon
the
highest
places
of
the
city:
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Whoso
is
simple,
let
him
turn
in
hither:
\par }{\Q As
for
him
that
is
void
of
understanding,
she
saith
to
him,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Come,
eat
ye
of
my
bread,
\par }{\Q And
drink
of
the
wine
which
I
have
mingled.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Leave
off,
ye
simple
ones,
and
live;
\par }{\Q And
walk
in
the
way
of
understanding.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}He
that
correcteth
a
scoffer
getteth
to
himself
reviling;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
reproveth
a
wicked
man
{\ADD{
getteth}}
himself
a
blot.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Reprove
not
a
scoffer,
lest
he
hate
thee:
\par }{\Q Reprove
a
wise
man,
and
he
will
love
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Give
{\ADD{
instruction}}
to
a
wise
man,
and
he
will
be
yet
wiser:
\par }{\Q Teach
a
righteous
man,
and
he
will
increase
in
learning.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
the
beginning
of
wisdom;
\par }{\Q And
the
knowledge
of
the
Holy
One
is
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
by
me
thy
days
shall
be
multiplied,
\par }{\Q And
the
years
of
thy
life
shall
be
increased.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
thou
art
wise,
thou
art
wise
for
thyself;
\par }{\Q And
if
thou scoffest,
thou
alone shalt
bear
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}The
foolish
woman
is
clamorous;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
She
is}}
simple,
and
knoweth
nothing.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}And
she
sitteth
at
the
door
of
her
house,
\par }{\Q On
a
seat
in
the
high
places
of
the
city,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}To
call
to
them
that
pass
by,
\par }{\Q Who
go
right
on
their
ways:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Whoso
is
simple,
let
him
turn
in
hither;
\par }{\Q And
as
for
him
that
is
void
of
understanding,
she
saith
to
him,
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Stolen
waters
are
sweet,
\par }{\Q And
bread
{\ADD{
eaten}}
in
secret
is
pleasant.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}But
he
knoweth
not
that
the
dead
are
there;
\par }{\Q That
her
guests
are
in
the
depths
of
Sheol.
\par }{\BB \par }
\Chap{10}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The
proverbs
of
Solomon.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q A
wise
son
maketh
a
glad
father;
\par }{\Q But
a
foolish
son
is
the
heaviness
of
his
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Treasures
of
wickedness
profit
nothing;
\par }{\Q But
righteousness
delivereth
from
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Jehovah
will
not
suffer
the
soul
of
the
righteous
to
famish;
\par }{\Q But
he thrusteth
away
the
desire
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
becometh
poor
that
worketh
with
a
slack
hand;
\par }{\Q But
the
hand
of
the
diligent
maketh
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
that
gathereth
in
summer
is
a
wise
son;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
he
that
sleepeth
in
harvest
is
a
son
that
causeth
shame.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Blessings
are
upon
the
head
of
the
righteous;
\par }{\Q But
violence
covereth
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
memory
of
the
righteous
is
blessed;
\par }{\Q But
the
name
of
the
wicked
shall
rot.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
wise
in
heart
will
receive
commandments;
\par }{\Q But
a
prating
fool
shall
fall.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
that
walketh
uprightly
walketh
surely;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
perverteth
his
ways
shall
be
known.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
that
winketh
with
the
eye
causeth
sorrow;
\par }{\Q But
a
prating
fool
shall
fall.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
mouth
of
the
righteous
is
a
fountain
of
life;
\par }{\Q But
violence
covereth
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Hatred
stirreth
up
strifes;
\par }{\Q But
love
covereth
all
transgressions.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}In
the
lips
of
him
that
hath
discernment
wisdom
is
found;
\par }{\Q But
a
rod
is
for
the
back
of
him
that
is
void
of
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Wise
men
lay
up
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
the
foolish
is
a
present
destruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
rich
man’s
wealth
is
his
strong
city:
\par }{\Q The
destruction
of
the
poor
is
their
poverty.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
labor
of
the
righteous
{\ADD{tendeth}}
to
life;
\par }{\Q The
increase
of
the
wicked,
to
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
is
in
the
way
of
life
that heedeth
correction;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
forsaketh
reproof
erreth.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
that
hideth
hatred
is
of
lying
lips;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
uttereth
a
slander
is
a
fool.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}In
the
multitude
of
words
there
wanteth
not
transgression;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
refraineth
his
lips
doeth
wisely.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
tongue
of
the
righteous
is
{\ADD{
as}}
choice
silver:
\par }{\Q The
heart
of
the
wicked
is
little
worth.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}The
lips
of
the
righteous
feed
many;
\par }{\Q But
the
foolish
die
for
lack
of
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
blessing
of
Jehovah,
it
maketh
rich;
\par }{\Q And
he
addeth
no
sorrow
therewith.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}It
is
as
sport
to
a
fool
to
do
wickedness;
\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{
so
is}}
wisdom
to
a
man
of
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
fear
of
the
wicked,
it
shall
come
upon
him;
\par }{\Q And
the
desire
of
the
righteous
shall
be
granted.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}When
the
whirlwind
passeth,
the
wicked
is
no
more;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
is
an
everlasting
foundation.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}As
vinegar
to
the
teeth,
and
as
smoke
to
the
eyes,
\par }{\Q So
is
the
sluggard
to
them
that
send
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
fear
of
Jehovah
prolongeth
days;
\par }{\Q But
the
years
of
the
wicked
shall
be
shortened.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}The
hope
of
the
righteous
{\ADD{
shall
be}}
gladness;
\par }{\Q But
the
expectation
of
the
wicked
shall
perish.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}The
way
of
Jehovah
is
a
stronghold
to
the
upright;
\par }{\Q But
it
is
a
destruction
to
the
workers
of
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}The
righteous
shall
never
be
removed;
\par }{\Q But
the
wicked
shall
not
dwell
in
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
mouth
of
the
righteous
bringeth
forth
wisdom;
\par }{\Q But
the
perverse
tongue
shall
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}The
lips
of
the
righteous
know
what
is
acceptable;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
{\ADD{
speaketh}}
perverseness.

\par }\PoetryChap{11}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A
false
balance
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
a
just
weight
is
his
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}When
pride
cometh,
then
cometh
shame;
\par }{\Q But
with
the
lowly
is
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
integrity
of
the
upright
shall
guide
them;
\par }{\Q But
the
perverseness
of
the
treacherous
shall
destroy
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Riches
profit
not
in
the
day
of
wrath;
\par }{\Q But
righteousness
delivereth
from
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
righteousness
of
the
perfect
shall
direct
his
way;
\par }{\Q But
the
wicked
shall
fall
by
his
own
wickedness.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
righteousness
of
the
upright
shall
deliver
them;
\par }{\Q But
the
treacherous
shall
be
taken
in
their
own
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
a
wicked
man
dieth,
{\ADD{
his}}
expectation
shall
perish;
\par }{\Q And
the
hope
of
iniquity
perisheth.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
righteous
is
delivered
out
of
trouble;
\par }{\Q And
the
wicked
cometh
in
his
stead.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}With
his
mouth
the
godless
man
destroyeth
his
neighbor;
\par }{\Q But
through
knowledge
shall
the
righteous
be
delivered.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}When
it
goeth
well
with
the
righteous,
the
city
rejoiceth;
\par }{\Q And
when
the
wicked
perish,
there
is
shouting.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}By
the
blessing
of
the
upright
the
city
is
exalted;
\par }{\Q But
it
is
overthrown
by
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
that
despiseth
his
neighbor
is
void
of
wisdom;
\par }{\Q But
a
man
of
understanding
holdeth
his
peace.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
that
goeth
about
as
a tale-bearer
revealeth
secrets;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
of
a
faithful
spirit
concealeth
a
matter.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Where
no
wise
guidance
is,
the
people
falleth;
\par }{\Q But
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
there
is
safety.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger
shall
smart
for
it;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hateth suretyship
is
secure.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}A
gracious
woman
obtaineth
honor;
\par }{\Q And
violent
men
obtain
riches.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
merciful
man
doeth
good
to
his
own
soul;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
cruel
troubleth
his
own
flesh.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
wicked
earneth
deceitful
wages;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
soweth
righteousness
{\ADD{
hath}}
a
sure
reward.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
that
is
stedfast
in
righteousness
{\ADD{
shall
attain}}
unto
life;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
pursueth
evil
{\ADD{
doeth
it}}
to
his
own
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
that
are
perverse
in
heart
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
such
as
are
perfect
in
{\ADD{
their}}
way
are
his
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{
Though}}
hand
{\ADD{
join}}
in
hand,
the
evil
man
shall
not
be
unpunished;
\par }{\Q But
the
seed
of
the
righteous
shall
be
delivered.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{
As}}
a
ring
of
gold
in
a
swine’s
snout,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
fair
woman
that
is
without
discretion.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
desire
of
the
righteous
is
only
good;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
expectation
of
the
wicked
is
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}There
is
that
scattereth,
and
increaseth
yet
more;
\par }{\Q And
there
is
that
withholdeth
more
than
is
meet,
but
{\ADD{
it tendeth}}
only
to
want.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
liberal
soul
shall
be
made
fat;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
watereth
shall
be
watered
also
himself.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
that
withholdeth
grain,
the
people
shall
curse
him;
\par }{\Q But
blessing
shall
be
upon
the
head
of
him
that
selleth
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}He
that
diligently
seeketh
good
seeketh
favor;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
searcheth
after
evil,
it
shall
come
unto
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}He
that
trusteth
in
his
riches
shall
fall;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
shall
flourish
as
the
green
leaf.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}He
that
troubleth
his
own
house
shall
inherit
the
wind;
\par }{\Q And
the
foolish
shall
be
servant
to
the
wise
of
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}The
fruit
of
the
righteous
is
a
tree
of
life;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
is
wise
winneth
souls.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Behold,
the
righteous
shall
be
recompensed
in
the
earth;
\par }{\Q How
much
more
the
wicked
and
the
sinner!

\par }\PoetryChap{12}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Whoso
loveth
correction
loveth
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hateth
reproof
is
brutish.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}A
good
man
shall
obtain
favor
of
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
a
man
of
wicked
devices
will
he
condemn.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
man
shall
not
be
established
by
wickedness;
\par }{\Q But
the
root
of
the
righteous
shall
not
be
moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}A
worthy
woman
is
the
crown
of
her
husband;
\par }{\Q But
she
that
maketh
ashamed
is
as
rottenness
in
his
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
thoughts
of
the
righteous
are
just;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
counsels
of
the
wicked
are
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
words
of
the
wicked
are
of
lying
in
wait
for
blood;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
the
upright
shall
deliver
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
wicked
are
overthrown,
and
are
not;
\par }{\Q But
the
house
of
the
righteous
shall
stand.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}A
man
shall
be
commended
according
to
his
wisdom;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
of
a
perverse
heart
shall
be
despised.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Better
is
he
that
is
lightly
esteemed,
and
hath
a
servant,
\par }{\Q Than
he
that honoreth
himself,
and
lacketh
bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}A
righteous
man
regardeth
the
life
of
his
beast;
\par }{\Q But
the
tender
mercies
of
the
wicked
are
cruel.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}He
that
tilleth
his
land
shall
have
plenty
of
bread;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
followeth
after
vain
{\ADD{
persons}}
is
void
of
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
wicked
desireth
the
net
of
evil
men;
\par }{\Q But
the
root
of
the
righteous
yieldeth
{\ADD{
fruit}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}In
the
transgression
of
the
lips
is
a
snare
to
the
evil
man;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
shall
come
out
of
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}A
man
shall
be
satisfied
with
good
by
the
fruit
of
his
mouth;
\par }{\Q And
the
doings
of
a
man’s
hands
shall
be
rendered
unto
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
way
of
a
fool
is
right
in
his
own
eyes;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
wise
hearkeneth
unto
counsel.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}A
fool’s
vexation
is
presently
known;
\par }{\Q But
a
prudent
man
concealeth
shame.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
uttereth
truth showeth
forth
righteousness;
\par }{\Q But
a
false
witness,
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}There
is
that
speaketh
rashly
like
the
piercings
of
a
sword;
\par }{\Q But
the
tongue
of
the
wise
is
health.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
lip
of
truth
shall
be
established
for
ever;
\par }{\Q But
a
lying
tongue
is
but
for
a
moment.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Deceit
is
in
the
heart
of
them
that
devise
evil;
\par }{\Q But
to
the
counsellors
of
peace
is
joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}There
shall
no
mischief
happen
to
the
righteous;
\par }{\Q But
the
wicked
shall
be
filled
with
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Lying
lips
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
they
that
deal
truly
are
his
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}A
prudent
man
concealeth
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
the
heart
of
fools
proclaimeth
foolishness.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
hand
of
the
diligent
shall
bear
rule;
\par }{\Q But
the
slothful
shall
be
put
under taskwork.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Heaviness
in
the
heart
of
a
man
maketh
it
stoop;
\par }{\Q But
a
good
word
maketh
it
glad.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
righteous
is
a
guide
to
his
neighbor;
\par }{\Q But
the
way
of
the
wicked
causeth
them
to
err.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
slothful
man
roasteth
not
that
which
he
took
in
hunting;
\par }{\Q But
the
precious
substance
of
men
{\ADD{
is
to}}
the
diligent.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}In
the
way
of
righteousness
is
life;
\par }{\Q And
in
the
pathway
thereof
there
is
no
death.

\par }\PoetryChap{13}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A
wise
son
{\ADD{
heareth}}
his
father’s
instruction;
\par }{\Q But
a
scoffer
heareth
not
rebuke.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}A
man
shall
eat
good
by
the
fruit
of
his
mouth;
\par }{\Q But
the
soul
of
the
treacherous
{\ADD{
shall
eat}}
violence.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
that guardeth
his
mouth
keepeth
his
life;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
he
that
openeth
wide
his
lips
shall
have
destruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
soul
of
the
sluggard
desireth,
and
hath
nothing;
\par }{\Q But
the
soul
of
the
diligent
shall
be
made
fat.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
righteous
man
hateth
lying;
\par }{\Q But
a
wicked
man
is
loathsome,
and
cometh
to
shame.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Righteousness guardeth
him
that
is
upright
in
the
way;
\par }{\Q But
wickedness
overthroweth
the
sinner.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}There
is
that
maketh
himself
rich,
yet
hath
nothing:
\par }{\Q There
is
that
maketh
himself
poor,
yet
hath
great
wealth.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
ransom
of
a
man’s
life
is
his
riches;
\par }{\Q But
the
poor
heareth
no threatening.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
light
of
the
righteous
rejoiceth;
\par }{\Q But
the
lamp
of
the
wicked
shall
be
put
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}By
pride
cometh
only
contention;
\par }{\Q But
with
the well-advised
is
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Wealth
gotten
by
vanity
shall
be
diminished;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
gathereth
by
labor
shall
have
increase.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Hope
deferred
maketh
the
heart
sick;
\par }{\Q But
when
the
desire
cometh,
it
is
a
tree
of
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso
despiseth
the
word
bringeth
destruction
on
himself;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
feareth
the
commandment
shall
be
rewarded.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
law
of
the
wise
is
a
fountain
of
life,
\par }{\Q That
one
may
depart
from
the
snares
of
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Good
understanding
giveth
favor;
\par }{\Q But
the
way
of
the
transgressor
is
hard.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Every
prudent
man
worketh
with
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
a
fool flaunteth
{\ADD{
his}}
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}A
wicked
messenger
falleth
into
evil;
\par }{\Q But
a
faithful
ambassador
is
health.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Poverty
and
shame
{\ADD{
shall
be
to}}
him
that
refuseth
correction;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
regardeth
reproof
shall
be
honored.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
desire
accomplished
is
sweet
to
the
soul;
\par }{\Q But
it
is
an
abomination
to
fools
to
depart
from
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Walk
with
wise
men,
and
thou shalt
be
wise;
\par }{\Q But
the
companion
of
fools
shall
smart
for
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Evil
pursueth
sinners;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
shall
be
recompensed
with
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}A
good
man
leaveth
an
inheritance
to
his
children’s
children;
\par }{\Q And
the
wealth
of
the
sinner
is
laid
up
for
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Much
food
{\ADD{
is
in}}
the
tillage
of
the
poor;
\par }{\Q But
there
is
that
is
destroyed
by
reason
of
injustice.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
that
spareth
his
rod
hateth
his
son;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
loveth
him
chasteneth
him
betimes.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
righteous
eateth
to
the
satisfying
of
his
soul;
\par }{\Q But
the
belly
of
the
wicked
shall
want.

\par }\PoetryChap{14}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Every
wise
woman
buildeth
her
house;
\par }{\Q But
the
foolish plucketh
it
down
with
her
own
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
that
walketh
in
his
uprightness
feareth
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
perverse
in
his
ways
despiseth
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}In
the
mouth
of
the
foolish
is
a
rod
for
{\ADD{
his}}
pride;
\par }{\Q But
the
lips
of
the
wise
shall
preserve
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Where
no
oxen
are,
the
crib
is
clean;
\par }{\Q But
much
increase
is
by
the
strength
of
the
ox.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
faithful
witness
will
not
lie;
\par }{\Q But
a
false
witness
uttereth
lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}A
scoffer
seeketh
wisdom,
and
{\ADD{
findeth
it}}
not;
\par }{\Q But
knowledge
is
easy
unto
him
that
hath
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Go
into
the
presence
of
a
foolish
man,
\par }{\Q And
thou shalt
not
perceive
{\ADD{
in
him}}
the
lips
of
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
wisdom
of
the
prudent
is
to
understand
his
way;
\par }{\Q But
the
folly
of
fools
is
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}A trespass-offering
mocketh
fools;
\par }{\Q But
among
the
upright
there
is
good
will.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
heart
knoweth
its
own
bitterness;
\par }{\Q And
a
stranger
doth
not
intermeddle
with
its
joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
house
of
the
wicked
shall
be
overthrown;
\par }{\Q But
the
tent
of
the
upright
shall
flourish.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}There
is
a
way
which
seemeth
right
unto
a
man;
\par }{\Q But
the
end
thereof
are
the
ways
of
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Even
in
laughter
the
heart
is
sorrowful;
\par }{\Q And
the
end
of
mirth
is
heaviness.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
backslider
in
heart
shall
be
filled
with
his
own
ways;
\par }{\Q And
a
good
man
{\ADD{
shall
be
satisfied}}
from
himself.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
simple
believeth
every
word;
\par }{\Q But
the
prudent
man
looketh
well
to
his
going.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}A
wise
man
feareth,
and
departeth
from
evil;
\par }{\Q But
the
fool
beareth
himself insolently,
and
is
confident.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
is
soon
angry
will
deal
foolishly;
\par }{\Q And
a
man
of
wicked
devices
is
hated.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
simple
inherit
folly;
\par }{\Q But
the
prudent
are
crowned
with
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
evil
bow
down
before
the
good;
\par }{\Q And
the
wicked,
at
the
gates
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
poor
is
hated
even
of
his
own
neighbor;
\par }{\Q But
the
rich
hath
many
friends.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
that
despiseth
his
neighbor
sinneth;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hath
pity
on
the
poor,
happy
is
he.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Do
they
not
err
that
devise
evil?
\par }{\Q But
mercy
and
truth
{\ADD{
shall
be
to}}
them
that
devise
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}In
all
labor
there
is
profit;
\par }{\Q But
the
talk
of
the
lips
{\ADD{tendeth}}
only
to
penury.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
crown
of
the
wise
is
their
riches;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
folly
of
fools
is
{\ADD{
only}}
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}A
true
witness
delivereth
souls;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
uttereth
lies
{\ADD{
causeth}}
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}In
the
fear
of
Jehovah
is
strong
confidence;
\par }{\Q And
his
children
shall
have
a
place
of
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
a
fountain
of
life,
\par }{\Q That
one
may
depart
from
the
snares
of
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}In
the
multitude
of
people
is
the
king’s
glory;
\par }{\Q But
in
the
want
of
people
is
the
destruction
of
the
prince.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}He
that
is
slow
to
anger
is
of
great
understanding;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
hasty
of
spirit
exalteth
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}A
tranquil
heart
is
the
life
of
the
flesh;
\par }{\Q But
envy
is
the
rottenness
of
the
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}He
that
oppresseth
the
poor
reproacheth
his
Maker;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hath
mercy
on
the
needy honoreth
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}The
wicked
is
thrust
down
in
his evil-doing;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
hath
a
refuge
in
his
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Wisdom
resteth
in
the
heart
of
him
that
hath
understanding;
\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{
that
which
is}}
in
the
inward
part
of
fools
is
made
known.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Righteousness
exalteth
a
nation;
\par }{\Q But
sin
is
a
reproach
to
any
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}The
king’s
favor
is
toward
a
servant
that
dealeth
wisely;
\par }{\Q But
his
wrath
will
be
{\ADD{
against}}
him
that
causeth
shame.

\par }\PoetryChap{15}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A
soft
answer
turneth
away
wrath;
\par }{\Q But
a
grievous
word
stirreth
up
anger.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
tongue
of
the
wise
uttereth
knowledge
aright;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
fools
poureth
out
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
eyes
of
Jehovah
are
in
every
place,
\par }{\Q Keeping
watch
upon
the
evil
and
the
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}A
gentle
tongue
is
a
tree
of
life;
\par }{\Q But
perverseness
therein
is
a
breaking
of
the
spirit.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
fool
despiseth
his
father’s
correction;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
regardeth
reproof
getteth
prudence.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
the
house
of
the
righteous
is
much
treasure;
\par }{\Q But
in
the
revenues
of
the
wicked
is
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
lips
of
the
wise
disperse
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
the
heart
of
the
foolish
{\ADD{
doeth}}
not
so.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
sacrifice
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
the
prayer
of
the
upright
is
his
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
way
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
he
loveth
him
that
followeth
after
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}There
is
grievous
correction
for
him
that
forsaketh
the
way;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
he
that
hateth
reproof
shall
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Sheol
and
Abaddon
are
before
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q How
much
more
then
the
hearts
of
the
children
of
men!
\par }{\Q \VS{12}A
scoffer
loveth
not
to
be
reproved;
\par }{\Q He
will
not
go
unto
the
wise.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}A
glad
heart
maketh
a
cheerful
countenance;
\par }{\Q But
by
sorrow
of
heart
the
spirit
is
broken.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
heart
of
him
that
hath
understanding
seeketh
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
fools
feedeth
on
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}All
the
days
of
the
afflicted
are
evil;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
of
a
cheerful
heart
{\ADD{
hath}}
a
continual
feast.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Better
is
little,
with
the
fear
of
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q Than
great
treasure
and
trouble
therewith.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Better
is
a
dinner
of
herbs,
where
love
is,
\par }{\Q Than
a
stalled
ox
and
hatred
therewith.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}A
wrathful
man
stirreth
up
contention;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
slow
to
anger
appeaseth
strife.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
way
of
the
sluggard
is
as
a
hedge
of
thorns;
\par }{\Q But
the
path
of
the
upright
is
made
a
highway.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}A
wise
son
maketh
a
glad
father;
\par }{\Q But
a
foolish
man
despiseth
his
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Folly
is
joy
to
him
that
is
void
of
wisdom;
\par }{\Q But
a
man
of
understanding
maketh
straight
his
going.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Where
there
is
no
counsel,
purposes
are
disappointed;
\par }{\Q But
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
they
are
established.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}A
man
hath
joy
in
the
answer
of
his
mouth;
\par }{\Q And
a
word
in
due
season,
how
good
is
it!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}To
the
wise
the
way
of
life
{\ADD{
goeth}}
upward,
\par }{\Q That
he
may
depart
from
Sheol
beneath.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Jehovah
will
root
up
the
house
of
the
proud;
\par }{\Q But
he
will
establish
the
border
of
the
widow.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Evil
devices
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q But
pleasant
words
{\ADD{
are}}
pure.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}He
that
is
greedy
of
gain
troubleth
his
own
house;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hateth
bribes
shall
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}The
heart
of
the
righteous
studieth
to
answer;
\par }{\Q But
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
poureth
out
evil
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Jehovah
is
far
from
the
wicked;
\par }{\Q But
he
heareth
the
prayer
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}The
light
of
the
eyes
rejoiceth
the
heart;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
good
tidings
make
the
bones
fat.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
ear
that
hearkeneth
to
the
reproof
of
life
\par }{\Q Shall
abide
among
the
wise.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
that
refuseth
correction
despiseth
his
own
soul;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hearkeneth
to
reproof
getteth
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
the
instruction
of
wisdom;
\par }{\Q And
before
honor
{\ADD{
goeth}}
humility.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{16}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
plans
of
the
heart
belong
to
man;
\par }{\Q But
the
answer
of
the
tongue
is
from
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}All
the
ways
of
a
man
are
clean
in
his
own
eyes;
\par }{\Q But
Jehovah
weigheth
the
spirits.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Commit
thy
works
unto
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q And
thy
purposes
shall
be
established.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Jehovah
hath
made
everything
for
its
own
end;
\par }{\Q Yea,
even
the
wicked
for
the
day
of
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Every
one
that
is
proud
in
heart
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah:
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Though}}
hand
{\ADD{
join}}
in
hand,
he
shall
not
be
unpunished.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}By
mercy
and
truth
iniquity
is
atoned
for;
\par }{\Q And
by
the
fear
of
Jehovah
men
depart
from
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
a
man’s
ways
please
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q He
maketh
even
his
enemies
to
be
at
peace
with
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Better
is
a
little,
with
righteousness,
\par }{\Q Than
great
revenues
with
injustice.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}A
man’s
heart
deviseth
his
way;
\par }{\Q But
Jehovah
directeth
his
steps.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}A
divine
sentence
is
in
the
lips
of
the
king;
\par }{\Q His
mouth
shall
not
transgress
in
judgment.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}A
just
balance
and
scales
are Jehovah’s;
\par }{\Q All
the
weights
of
the
bag
are
his
work.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}It
is
an
abomination
to
kings
to
commit
wickedness;
\par }{\Q For
the
throne
is
established
by
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Righteous
lips
are
the
delight
of
kings;
\par }{\Q And
they
love
him
that
speaketh
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
wrath
of
a
king
is
{\ADD{
as}}
messengers
of
death;
\par }{\Q But
a
wise
man
will
pacify
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}In
the
light
of
the
king’s
countenance
is
life;
\par }{\Q And
his
favor
is
as
a
cloud
of
the
latter
rain.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}How
much
better
is
it
to
get
wisdom
than
gold!
\par }{\Q Yea,
to
get
understanding
is
rather
to
be
chosen
than
silver.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
highway
of
the
upright
is
to
depart
from
evil:
\par }{\Q He
that
keepeth
his
way
preserveth
his
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Pride
{\ADD{
goeth}}
before
destruction,
\par }{\Q And
a
haughty
spirit
before
a
fall.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Better
it
is
to
be
of
a
lowly
spirit
with
the
poor,
\par }{\Q Than
to
divide
the
spoil
with
the
proud.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
that
giveth
heed
unto
the
word
shall
find
good;
\par }{\Q And
whoso
trusteth
in
Jehovah,
happy
is
he.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}The
wise
in
heart
shall
be
called
prudent;
\par }{\Q And
the
sweetness
of
the
lips
increaseth
learning.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Understanding
is
a well-spring
of
life
unto
him
that
hath
it;
\par }{\Q But
the
correction
of
fools
is
{\ADD{
their}}
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
heart
of
the
wise instructeth
his
mouth,
\par }{\Q And
addeth
learning
to
his
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Pleasant
words
are
{\ADD{
as}}
a
honeycomb,
\par }{\Q Sweet
to
the
soul,
and
health
to
the
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}There
is
a
way
which
seemeth
right
unto
a
man,
\par }{\Q But
the
end
thereof
are
the
ways
of
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
appetite
of
the
laboring
man laboreth
for
him;
\par }{\Q For
his
mouth urgeth
him
{\ADD{thereto}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}A
worthless
man
deviseth
mischief;
\par }{\Q And
in
his
lips
there
is
as
a
scorching
fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}A
perverse
man
scattereth
abroad
strife;
\par }{\Q And
a
whisperer
separateth
chief
friends.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}A
man
of
violence
enticeth
his
neighbor,
\par }{\Q And
leadeth
him
in
a
way
that
is
not
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}He
that
shutteth
his
eyes,
{\ADD{
it
is}}
to
devise
perverse
things:
\par }{\Q He
that compresseth
his
lips
bringeth
evil
to
pass.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
hoary
head
is
a
crown
of
glory;
\par }{\Q It
shall
be
found
in
the
way
of
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
that
is
slow
to
anger
is
better
than
the
mighty;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
ruleth
his
spirit,
than
he
that
taketh
a
city.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}The
lot
is
cast
into
the
lap;
\par }{\Q But
the
whole
disposing
thereof
is
of
Jehovah.

\par }\PoetryChap{17}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Better
is
a
dry
morsel,
and
quietness
therewith,
\par }{\Q Than
a
house
full
of
feasting
with
strife.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}A
servant
that
dealeth
wisely
shall
have
rule
over
a
son
that
causeth
shame,
\par }{\Q And
shall
have
part
in
the
inheritance
among
the
brethren.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
refining
pot
is
for
silver,
and
the
furnace
for
gold;
\par }{\Q But
Jehovah
trieth
the
hearts.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}An evil-doer
giveth
heed
to
wicked
lips;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
a
liar
giveth
ear
to
a
mischievous
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Whoso
mocketh
the
poor
reproacheth
his
Maker;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
he
that
is
glad
at
calamity
shall
not
be
unpunished.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Children’s
children
are
the
crown
of
old
men;
\par }{\Q And
the
glory
of
children
are
their
fathers.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Excellent
speech
becometh
not
a
fool;
\par }{\Q Much
less
do
lying
lips
a
prince.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}A
bribe
is
{\ADD{
as}}
a
precious
stone
in
the
eyes
of
him
that
hath
it;
\par }{\Q Whithersoever
it
turneth,
it
prospereth.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
that
covereth
a
transgression
seeketh
love;
\par }{\Q But
he
that harpeth
on
a
matter
separateth
chief
friends.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}A
rebuke
entereth
deeper
into
one
that
hath
understanding
\par }{\Q Than
a
hundred
stripes
into
a
fool.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}An
evil
man
seeketh
only
rebellion;
\par }{\Q Therefore
a
cruel
messenger
shall
be
sent
against
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Let
a
bear
robbed
of
her
whelps
meet
a
man,
\par }{\Q Rather
than
a
fool
in
his
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso
rewardeth
evil
for
good,
\par }{\Q Evil
shall
not
depart
from
his
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
beginning
of
strife
is
{\ADD{
as}}
when
one letteth
out
water:
\par }{\Q Therefore
leave
off
contention,
before
there
is quarrelling.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
that
justifieth
the
wicked,
and
he
that
condemneth
the
righteous,
\par }{\Q Both
of
them
alike
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Wherefore
is
there
a
price
in
the
hand
of
a
fool
to
buy
wisdom,
\par }{\Q Seeing
he
hath
no
understanding?
\par }{\Q \VS{17}A
friend
loveth
at
all
times;
\par }{\Q And
a
brother
is
born
for
adversity.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}A
man
void
of
understanding
striketh
hands,
\par }{\Q And
becometh
surety
in
the
presence
of
his
neighbor.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
loveth
transgression
that
loveth
strife:
\par }{\Q He
that
raiseth
high
his
gate
seeketh
destruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
that
hath
a
wayward
heart
findeth
no
good;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
hath
a
perverse
tongue
falleth
into
mischief.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
that
begetteth
a
fool
{\ADD{
doeth
it}}
to
his
sorrow;
\par }{\Q And
the
father
of
a
fool
hath
no
joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}A
cheerful
heart
is
a
good
medicine;
\par }{\Q But
a
broken
spirit
drieth
up
the
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}A
wicked
man
receiveth
a
bribe
out
of
the
bosom,
\par }{\Q To
pervert
the
ways
of
justice.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Wisdom
is
before
the
face
of
him
that
hath
understanding;
\par }{\Q But
the
eyes
of
a
fool
are
in
the
ends
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}A
foolish
son
is
a
grief
to
his
father,
\par }{\Q And
bitterness
to
her
that
bare
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Also
to
punish
the
righteous
is
not
good,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Nor}}
to
smite
the
noble
for
{\ADD{
their}}
uprightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}He
that
spareth
his
words
hath
knowledge;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
is
of
a
cool
spirit
is
a
man
of
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Even
a
fool,
when
he
holdeth
his
peace,
is
counted
wise;
\par }{\Q When
he
shutteth
his
lips,
he
is
{\ADD{
esteemed
as}}
prudent.

\par }\PoetryChap{18}{\Q \VerseOne{1}He
that
separateth
himself
seeketh
{\ADD{
his
own}}
desire,
\par }{\Q And
rageth
against
all
sound
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}A
fool
hath
no
delight
in
understanding,
\par }{\Q But
only
that
his
heart
may
reveal
itself.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
the
wicked
cometh,
there
cometh
also
contempt,
\par }{\Q And
with
ignominy
{\ADD{
cometh}}
reproach.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
words
of
a
man’s
mouth
are
{\ADD{
as}}
deep
waters;
\par }{\Q The
wellspring
of
wisdom
is
{\ADD{
as}}
a
flowing
brook.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}To
respect
the
person
of
the
wicked
is
not
good,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Nor}}
to
turn
aside
the
righteous
in
judgment.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}A
fool’s
lips
enter
into
contention,
\par }{\Q And
his
mouth
calleth
for
stripes.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}A
fool’s
mouth
is
his
destruction,
\par }{\Q And
his
lips
are
the
snare
of
his
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
words
of
a
whisperer
are
as
dainty
morsels,
\par }{\Q And
they
go
down
into
the
innermost
parts.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
also
that
is
slack
in
his
work
\par }{\Q Is
brother
to
him
that
is
a
destroyer.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
name
of
Jehovah
is
a
strong
tower;
\par }{\Q The
righteous
runneth
into
it,
and
is
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
rich
man’s
wealth
is
his
strong
city,
\par }{\Q And
as
a
high
wall
in
his
own
imagination.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Before
destruction
the
heart
of
man
is
haughty;
\par }{\Q And
before
honor
{\ADD{
goeth}}
humility.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
that
giveth
answer
before
he
heareth,
\par }{\Q It
is
folly
and
shame
unto
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
spirit
of
a
man
will
sustain
his
infirmity;
\par }{\Q But
a
broken
spirit
who
can
bear?
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
heart
of
the
prudent
getteth
knowledge;
\par }{\Q And
the
ear
of
the
wise
seeketh
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}A
man’s
gift
maketh
room
for
him,
\par }{\Q And
bringeth
him
before
great
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
pleadeth
his
cause
first
{\ADD{
seemeth}}
just;
\par }{\Q But
his
neighbor
cometh
and
searcheth
him
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
lot
causeth
contentions
to
cease,
\par }{\Q And
parteth
between
the
mighty.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}A
brother
offended
{\ADD{
is
harder
to
be
won}}
than
a
strong
city;
\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{
such}}
contentions
are
like
the
bars
of
a
castle.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}A
man’s
belly
shall
be
filled
with
the
fruit
of
his
mouth;
\par }{\Q With
the
increase
of
his
lips
shall
he
be
satisfied.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Death
and
life
are
in
the
power
of
the
tongue;
\par }{\Q And
they
that
love
it
shall
eat
the
fruit
thereof.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Whoso
findeth
a
wife
findeth
a
good
thing,
\par }{\Q And
obtaineth
favor
of
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
poor
useth entreaties;
\par }{\Q But
the
rich
answereth
roughly.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
that
maketh
many
friends
{\ADD{
doeth
it}}
to
his
own
destruction;
\par }{\Q But
there
is
a
friend
that sticketh
closer
than
a
brother.

\par }\PoetryChap{19}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Better
is
the
poor
that
walketh
in
his
integrity
\par }{\Q Than
he
that
is
perverse
in
his
lips
and
is
a
fool.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Also,
that
the
soul
be
without
knowledge
is
not
good;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
hasteth
with
his
feet
sinneth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
foolishness
of
man subverteth
his
way;
\par }{\Q And
his
heart
fretteth
against
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Wealth
addeth
many
friends;
\par }{\Q But
the
poor
is
separated
from
his
friend.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
false
witness
shall
not
be
unpunished;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
uttereth
lies
shall
not
escape.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Many
will
entreat
the
favor
of
the
liberal
man;
\par }{\Q And
every
man
is
a
friend
to
him
that
giveth
gifts.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}All
the
brethren
of
the
poor
do
hate
him:
\par }{\Q How
much
more
do
his
friends
go
far
from
him!
\par }{\Q He
pursueth
{\ADD{
them
with}}
words,
{\ADD{
but}}
they
are
gone.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
that
getteth
wisdom
loveth
his
own
soul:
\par }{\Q He
that
keepeth
understanding
shall
find
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}A
false
witness
shall
not
be
unpunished;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
uttereth
lies
shall
perish.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Delicate
living
is
not
seemly
for
a
fool;
\par }{\Q Much
less
for
a
servant
to
have
rule
over
princes.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
discretion
of
a
man
maketh
him
slow
to
anger;
\par }{\Q And
it
is
his
glory
to
pass
over
a
transgression.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
king’s
wrath
is
as
the
roaring
of
a
lion;
\par }{\Q But
his
favor
is
as
dew
upon
the
grass.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}A
foolish
son
is
the
calamity
of
his
father;
\par }{\Q And
the
contentions
of
a
wife
are
a
continual
dropping.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}House
and
riches
are
an
inheritance
from
fathers;
\par }{\Q But
a
prudent
wife
is
from
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Slothfulness
casteth
into
a
deep
sleep;
\par }{\Q And
the
idle
soul
shall
suffer
hunger.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
that
keepeth
the
commandment
keepeth
his
soul;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
he
that
is
careless
of
his
ways
shall
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
hath
pity
upon
the
poor
lendeth
unto
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q And
his
good
deed
will
he
pay
him
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Chasten
thy
son,
seeing
there
is
hope;
\par }{\Q And
set
not
thy
heart
on
his
destruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}A
man
of
great
wrath
shall
bear
the
penalty;
\par }{\Q For
if
thou
deliver
{\ADD{
him}},
thou
must
do
it
yet
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Hear
counsel,
and
receive
instruction,
\par }{\Q That
thou
mayest
be
wise
in
thy
latter
end.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}There
are
many
devices
in
a
man’s
heart;
\par }{\Q But
the
counsel
of
Jehovah,
that
shall
stand.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}That
which
maketh
a
man
to
be
desired
is
his
kindness;
\par }{\Q And
a
poor
man
is
better
than
a
liar.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
fear
of
Jehovah
{\ADD{tendeth}}
to
life;
\par }{\Q And
he
{\ADD{
that
hath
it}}
shall
abide
satisfied;
\par }{\Q He
shall
not
be
visited
with
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
sluggard burieth
his
hand
in
the
dish,
\par }{\Q And
will
not
so
much
as
bring
it
to
his
mouth
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Smite
a
scoffer,
and
the
simple
will
learn
prudence;
\par }{\Q And
reprove
one
that
hath
understanding,
{\ADD{
and}}
he
will
understand
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
that
doeth
violence
to
his
father,
and chaseth
away
his
mother,
\par }{\Q Is
a
son
that
causeth
shame
and
bringeth
reproach.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Cease,
my
son,
to
hear
instruction
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Only}}
to
err
from
the
words
of
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}A
worthless
witness
mocketh
at
justice;
\par }{\Q And
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
swalloweth
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Judgments
are
prepared
for
scoffers,
\par }{\Q And
stripes
for
the
back
of
fools.

\par }\PoetryChap{20}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Wine
is
a
mocker,
strong
drink
a
brawler;
\par }{\Q And
whosoever
erreth
thereby
is
not
wise.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
terror
of
a
king
is
as
the
roaring
of
a
lion:
\par }{\Q He
that provoketh
him
to
anger
sinneth
{\ADD{
against}}
his
own
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}It
is
an
honor
for
a
man
to
keep
aloof
from
strife;
\par }{\Q But
every
fool
will
be quarrelling.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
sluggard
will
not
plow
by
reason
of
the
winter;
\par }{\Q Therefore
he
shall
beg
in
harvest,
and
have
nothing.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Counsel
in
the
heart
of
man
is
{\ADD{
like}}
deep
water;
\par }{\Q But
a
man
of
understanding
will
draw
it
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Most
men
will
proclaim
every
one
his
own
kindness;
\par }{\Q But
a
faithful
man
who
can
find?
\par }{\Q \VS{7}A
righteous
man
that
walketh
in
his
integrity,
\par }{\Q Blessed
are
his
children
after
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}A
king
that
sitteth
on
the
throne
of
judgment
\par }{\Q Scattereth
away
all
evil
with
his
eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Who
can
say,
I
have
made
my
heart
clean,
\par }{\Q I
am
pure
from
my
sin?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Diverse
weights,
and
diverse
measures,
\par }{\Q Both
of
them
alike
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Even
a
child
maketh
himself
known
by
his
doings,
\par }{\Q Whether
his
work
be
pure,
and
whether
it
be
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
hearing
ear,
and
the
seeing
eye,
\par }{\Q Jehovah
hath
made
even
both
of
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Love
not
sleep,
lest
thou
come
to
poverty;
\par }{\Q Open
thine
eyes,
{\ADD{
and}}
thou shalt
be
satisfied
with
bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}It
is
bad,
it
is
bad,
saith
the
buyer;
\par }{\Q But
when
he
is
gone
his
way,
then
he
boasteth.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}There
is
gold,
and
abundance
of
rubies;
\par }{\Q But
the
lips
of
knowledge
are
a
precious
jewel.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Take
his
garment
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger;
\par }{\Q And
hold
him
in
pledge
{\ADD{
that
is
surety}}
for
foreigners.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Bread
of
falsehood
is
sweet
to
a
man;
\par }{\Q But
afterwards
his
mouth
shall
be
filled
with
gravel.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Every
purpose
is
established
by
counsel;
\par }{\Q And
by
wise
guidance
make
thou
war.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
that
goeth
about
as
a tale-bearer
revealeth
secrets;
\par }{\Q Therefore
company
not
with
him
that
openeth
wide
his
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Whoso
curseth
his
father
or
his
mother,
\par }{\Q His
lamp
shall
be
put
out
in
blackness
of
darkness.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}An
inheritance
{\ADD{
may
be}}
gotten
hastily
at
the
beginning;
\par }{\Q But
the
end
thereof
shall
not
be
blessed.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Say
not
thou,
I
will
recompense
evil:
\par }{\Q Wait
for
Jehovah,
and
he
will
save
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Diverse
weights
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q And
a
false
balance
is
not
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}A
man’s
goings
are
of
Jehovah;
\par }{\Q How
then
can
man
understand
his
way?
\par }{\Q \VS{25}It
is
a
snare
to
a
man
rashly
to
say,
{\ADD{
It
is}}
holy,
\par }{\Q And
after
vows
to
make
inquiry.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}A
wise
king
winnoweth
the
wicked,
\par }{\Q And
bringeth
the
{\ADD{
threshing}}-wheel
over
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
spirit
of
man
is
the
lamp
of
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q Searching
all
his
innermost
parts.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Kindness
and
truth
preserve
the
king;
\par }{\Q And
his
throne
is
upholden
by
kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}The
glory
of
young
men
is
their
strength;
\par }{\Q And
the
beauty
of
old
men
is
the
hoary
head.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Stripes
that
wound
cleanse
away
evil;
\par }{\Q And
strokes
{\ADD{
reach}}
the
innermost
parts.

\par }\PoetryChap{21}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
king’s
heart
is
in
the
hand
of
Jehovah
as
the watercourses:
\par }{\Q He
turneth
it
whithersoever
he
will.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Every
way
of
a
man
is
right
in
his
own
eyes;
\par }{\Q But
Jehovah
weigheth
the
hearts.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}To
do
righteousness
and
justice
\par }{\Q Is
more
acceptable
to
Jehovah
than
sacrifice.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}A
high
look,
and
a
proud
heart,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even}}
the
lamp
of
the
wicked,
is
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
thoughts
of
the
diligent
{\ADD{
tend}}
only
to
plenteousness;
\par }{\Q But
every
one
that
is
hasty
{\ADD{
hasteth}}
only
to
want.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
getting
of
treasures
by
a
lying
tongue
\par }{\Q Is
a
vapor
driven
to
and
fro
by
them
that
seek
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
violence
of
the
wicked
shall
sweep
them
away,
\par }{\Q Because
they
refuse
to
do
justice.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
way
of
him
that
is
laden
with
guilt
is
exceeding
crooked;
\par }{\Q But
as
for
the
pure,
his
work
is
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}It
is
better
to
dwell
in
the
corner
of
the
housetop,
\par }{\Q Than
with
a
contentious
woman
in
a
wide
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
soul
of
the
wicked
desireth
evil:
\par }{\Q His
neighbor
findeth
no
favor
in
his
eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}When
the
scoffer
is
punished,
the
simple
is
made
wise;
\par }{\Q And
when
the
wise
is
instructed,
he
receiveth
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
righteous
man
considereth
the
house
of
the
wicked,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
How}}
the
wicked
are
overthrown
to
{\ADD{
their}}
ruin.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso
stoppeth
his
ears
at
the
cry
of
the
poor,
\par }{\Q He
also
shall
cry,
but
shall
not
be
heard.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}A
gift
in
secret
pacifieth
anger;
\par }{\Q And
a
present
in
the
bosom,
strong
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}It
is
joy
to
the
righteous
to
do
justice;
\par }{\Q But
it
is
a
destruction
to
the
workers
of
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
man
that
wandereth
out
of
the
way
of
understanding
\par }{\Q Shall
rest
in
the
assembly
of
the
dead.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
loveth
pleasure
shall
be
a
poor
man:
\par }{\Q He
that
loveth
wine
and
oil
shall
not
be
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
wicked
is
a
ransom
for
the
righteous;
\par }{\Q And
the
treacherous
{\ADD{
cometh}}
in
the
stead
of
the
upright.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}It
is
better
to
dwell
in
a
desert
land,
\par }{\Q Than
with
a
contentious
and fretful
woman.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}There
is
precious
treasure
and
oil
in
the
dwelling
of
the
wise;
\par }{\Q But
a
foolish
man
swalloweth
it
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
that
followeth
after
righteousness
and
kindness
\par }{\Q Findeth
life,
righteousness,
and
honor.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}A
wise
man
scaleth
the
city
of
the
mighty,
\par }{\Q And
bringeth
down
the
strength
of
the
confidence
thereof.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Whoso
keepeth
his
mouth
and
his
tongue
\par }{\Q Keepeth
his
soul
from
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
proud
and
haughty
man,
scoffer
is
his
name;
\par }{\Q He
worketh
in
the
arrogance
of
pride.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
desire
of
the
sluggard
killeth
him;
\par }{\Q For
his
hands
refuse
to
labor.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}There
is
that
coveteth
greedily
all
the
day
long;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
giveth
and
withholdeth
not.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
sacrifice
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination;
\par }{\Q How
much
more,
when
he
bringeth
it
with
a
wicked
mind!
\par }{\Q \VS{28}A
false
witness
shall
perish;
\par }{\Q But
the
man
that
heareth
shall
speak
so
as
to
endure.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}A
wicked
man
hardeneth
his
face;
\par }{\Q But
as
for
the
upright,
he
establisheth
his
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}There
is
no
wisdom
nor
understanding
\par }{\Q Nor
counsel
against
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
horse
is
prepared
against
the
day
of
battle;
\par }{\Q But
victory
is
of
Jehovah.

\par }\PoetryChap{22}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A
{\ADD{
good}}
name
is
rather
to
be
chosen
than
great
riches,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
loving
favor
rather
than
silver
and
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
rich
and
the
poor
meet
together:
\par }{\Q Jehovah
is
the
maker
of
them
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
prudent
man
seeth
the
evil,
and
hideth
himself;
\par }{\Q But
the
simple
pass
on,
and
suffer
for
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
reward
of
humility
{\ADD{
and}}
the
fear
of
Jehovah
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Is}}
riches,
and
honor,
and
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Thorns
{\ADD{
and}}
snares
are
in
the
way
of
the
perverse:
\par }{\Q He
that
keepeth
his
soul
shall
be
far
from
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Train
up
a
child
in
the
way
he
should
go,
\par }{\Q And
even
when
he
is
old
he
will
not
depart
from
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
rich
ruleth
over
the
poor;
\par }{\Q And
the
borrower
is
servant
to
the
lender.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
that
soweth
iniquity
shall
reap
calamity;
\par }{\Q And
the
rod
of
his
wrath
shall
fail.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
that
hath
a
bountiful
eye
shall
be
blessed;
\par }{\Q For
he
giveth
of
his
bread
to
the
poor.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Cast
out
the
scoffer,
and
contention
will
go
out;
\par }{\Q Yea,
strife
and
ignominy
will
cease.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}He
that
loveth
pureness
of
heart,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
For}}
the
grace
of
his
lips
the
king
will
be
his
friend.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
eyes
of
Jehovah
preserve
{\ADD{
him
that
hath}}
knowledge;
\par }{\Q But
he
overthroweth
the
words
of
the
treacherous
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
sluggard
saith,
There
is
a
lion
without;
\par }{\Q I
shall
be
slain
in
the
streets.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
mouth
of
strange
women
is
a
deep
pit;
\par }{\Q He
that
is
abhorred
of
Jehovah
shall
fall
therein.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Foolishness
is
bound
up
in
the
heart
of
a
child;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
rod
of
correction
shall
drive
it
far
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
that
oppresseth
the
poor
to
increase
his
{\ADD{
gain}},
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
he
that
giveth
to
the
rich,
{\ADD{
shall
come}}
only
to
want.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Incline
thine
ear,
and
hear
the
words
of
the
wise,
\par }{\Q And
apply
thy
heart
unto
my
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
it
is
a
pleasant
thing
if
thou
keep
them
within
thee,
\par }{\Q If
they
be
established
together
upon
thy
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}That
thy
trust
may
be
in
Jehovah,
\par }{\Q I
have
made
{\ADD{
them}}
known
to
thee
this
day,
even
to
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Have
not
I
written
unto
thee
excellent
things
\par }{\Q Of
counsels
and
knowledge,
\par }{\Q \VS{21}To
make
thee
know
the
certainty
of
the
words
of
truth,
\par }{\Q That
thou
mayest
carry
back
words
of
truth
to
them
that
send
thee?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Rob
not
the
poor,
because
he
is
poor;
\par }{\Q Neither
oppress
the
afflicted
in
the
gate:
\par }{\Q \VS{23}For
Jehovah
will
plead
their
cause,
\par }{\Q And
despoil
of
life
those
that
despoil
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Make
no
friendship
with
a
man
that
is
given
to
anger;
\par }{\Q And
with
a
wrathful
man
thou shalt
not
go:
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Lest
thou
learn
his
ways,
\par }{\Q And
get
a
snare
to
thy
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Be
thou
not
one
of
them
that
strike
hands,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Or}}
of
them
that
are
sureties
for
debts.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}If
thou
hast
not
wherewith
to
pay,
\par }{\Q Why
should
he
take
away
thy
bed
from
under
thee?
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Remove
not
the
ancient
landmark,
\par }{\Q Which
thy
fathers
have
set.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Seest
thou
a
man
diligent
in
his
business?
he
shall
stand
before
kings;
\par }{\Q He
shall
not
stand
before
mean
men.

\par }\PoetryChap{23}{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
thou
sittest
to
eat
with
a
ruler,
\par }{\Q Consider
diligently
him
that
is
before
thee;
\par }{\Q \VS{2}And
put
a
knife
to
thy
throat,
\par }{\Q If
thou
be
a
man
given
to
appetite.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be
not
desirous
of
his
dainties;
\par }{\Q Seeing
they
are
deceitful
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Weary
not
thyself
to
be
rich;
\par }{\Q Cease
from
thine
own
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Wilt
thou
set
thine
eyes
upon
that
which
is
not?
\par }{\Q For
{\ADD{
riches}}
certainly
make
themselves
wings,
\par }{\Q Like
an
eagle
that
flieth
toward
heaven.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Eat
thou
not
the
bread
of
him
that
hath
an
evil
eye,
\par }{\Q Neither
desire
thou
his
dainties:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
as
he
thinketh
within
himself,
so
is
he:
\par }{\Q Eat
and
drink,
saith
he
to
thee;
\par }{\Q But
his
heart
is
not
with
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
morsel
which
thou
hast
eaten shalt
thou
vomit
up,
\par }{\Q And
lose
thy
sweet
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Speak
not
in
the
hearing
of
a
fool;
\par }{\Q For
he
will
despise
the
wisdom
of
thy
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Remove
not
the
ancient
landmark;
\par }{\Q And
enter
not
into
the
fields
of
the
fatherless:
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
their
Redeemer
is
strong;
\par }{\Q He
will
plead
their
cause
against
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Apply
thy
heart
unto
instruction,
\par }{\Q And
thine
ears
to
the
words
of
knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Withhold
not
correction
from
the
child;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
For}}
if
thou
beat
him
with
the
rod,
he
will
not
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Thou shalt
beat
him
with
the
rod,
\par }{\Q And shalt
deliver
his
soul
from
Sheol.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
son,
if
thy
heart
be
wise,
\par }{\Q My
heart
will
be
glad,
even
mine:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Yea,
my
heart
will
rejoice,
\par }{\Q When
thy
lips
speak
right
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
not
thy
heart
envy
sinners;
\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{
be
thou}}
in
the
fear
of
Jehovah
all
the
day
long:
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
surely
there
is
a
reward;
\par }{\Q And
thy
hope
shall
not
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Hear
thou,
my
son,
and
be
wise,
\par }{\Q And
guide
thy
heart
in
the
way.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Be
not
among
winebibbers,
\par }{\Q Among
gluttonous
eaters
of
flesh:
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
the
drunkard
and
the
glutton
shall
come
to
poverty;
\par }{\Q And
drowsiness
will
clothe
{\ADD{
a
man}}
with
rags.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Hearken
unto
thy
father
that
begat
thee,
\par }{\Q And
despise
not
thy
mother
when
she
is
old.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Buy
the
truth,
and
sell
it
not;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Yea}},
wisdom,
and
instruction,
and
understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}The
father
of
the
righteous
will
greatly
rejoice;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
begetteth
a
wise
child
will
have
joy
of
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let
thy
father
and
thy
mother
be
glad,
\par }{\Q And
let
her
that
bare
thee
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}My
son,
give
me
thy
heart;
\par }{\Q And
let
thine
eyes
delight
in
my
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}For
a
harlot
is
a
deep
ditch;
\par }{\Q And
a
foreign
woman
is
a
narrow
pit.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Yea,
she
lieth
in
wait
as
a
robber,
\par }{\Q And
increaseth
the
treacherous
among
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Who
hath
woe?
who
hath
sorrow?
who
hath
contentions?
\par }{\Q Who
hath
complaining?
who
hath
wounds
without
cause?
\par }{\Q Who
hath
redness
of
eyes?
\par }{\Q \VS{30}They
that
tarry
long
at
the
wine;
\par }{\Q They
that
go
to
seek
out
mixed
wine.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Look
not
thou
upon
the
wine
when
it
is
red,
\par }{\Q When
it sparkleth
in
the
cup,
\par }{\Q When
it
goeth
down
smoothly:
\par }{\Q \VS{32}At
the
last
it
biteth
like
a
serpent,
\par }{\Q And
stingeth
like
an
adder.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Thine
eyes
shall
behold
strange
things,
\par }{\Q And
thy
heart
shall
utter
perverse
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Yea,
thou shalt
be
as
he
that
lieth
down
in
the
midst
of
the
sea,
\par }{\Q Or
as
he
that
lieth
upon
the
top
of
a
mast.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}They
have
stricken
me,
{\ADD{shalt
thou
say}},
and
I
was
not
hurt;
\par }{\Q They
have
beaten
me,
and
I
felt
it
not:
\par }{\Q When
shall
I
awake?
I
will
seek
it
yet
again.

\par }\PoetryChap{24}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Be
not
thou
envious
against
evil
men;
\par }{\Q Neither
desire
to
be
with
them:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
their
heart
studieth
oppression,
\par }{\Q And
their
lips
talk
of
mischief.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Through
wisdom
is
a
house
builded;
\par }{\Q And
by
understanding
it
is
established;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}And
by
knowledge
are
the
chambers
filled
\par }{\Q With
all
precious
and
pleasant
riches.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
wise
man
is
strong;
\par }{\Q Yea,
a
man
of
knowledge
increaseth
might.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
by
wise
guidance
thou shalt
make
thy
war;
\par }{\Q And
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
there
is
safety.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Wisdom
is
too
high
for
a
fool:
\par }{\Q He
openeth
not
his
mouth
in
the
gate.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
that
deviseth
to
do
evil,
\par }{\Q Men
shall
call
him
a mischief-maker.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
thought
of
foolishness
is
sin;
\par }{\Q And
the
scoffer
is
an
abomination
to
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}If
thou
faint
in
the
day
of
adversity,
\par }{\Q Thy
strength
is
small.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Deliver
them
that
are
carried
away
unto
death,
\par }{\Q And
those
that
are
ready
to
be
slain
see
that
thou
hold
back.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
thou
sayest,
Behold,
we
knew
not
this;
\par }{\Q Doth
not
he
that
weigheth
the
hearts
consider
it?
\par }{\Q And
he
that
keepeth
thy
soul,
doth
not
he
know
it?
\par }{\Q And
shall
not
he
render
to
every
man
according
to
his
work?
\par }{\Q \VS{13}My
son,
eat
thou
honey,
for
it
is
good;
\par }{\Q And
the droppings
of
the
honeycomb,
which
are
sweet
to
thy
taste:
\par }{\Q \VS{14}So shalt
thou
know
wisdom
to
be
unto
thy
soul;
\par }{\Q If
thou
hast
found
it,
then
shall
there
be
a
reward,
\par }{\Q And
thy
hope
shall
not
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Lay
not
wait,
O
wicked
man,
against
the
habitation
of
the
righteous;
\par }{\Q Destroy
not
his resting-place:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
a
righteous
man
falleth
seven
times,
and
riseth
up
again;
\par }{\Q But
the
wicked
are
overthrown
by
calamity.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Rejoice
not
when
thine
enemy
falleth,
\par }{\Q And
let
not
thy
heart
be
glad
when
he
is
overthrown;
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Lest
Jehovah
see
it,
and
it
displease
him,
\par }{\Q And
he
turn
away
his
wrath
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Fret
not
thyself
because
of evil-doers;
\par }{\Q Neither
be
thou
envious
at
the
wicked:
\par }{\Q \VS{20}For
there
shall
be
no
reward
to
the
evil
man;
\par }{\Q The
lamp
of
the
wicked
shall
be
put
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}My
son,
fear
thou
Jehovah
and
the
king;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
company
not
with
them
that
are
given
to
change:
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For
their
calamity
shall
rise
suddenly;
\par }{\Q And
the
destruction
from
them
both,
who
knoweth
it?
\par }{\BB \par }{\PP \VS{23}These
also
are
{\ADD{
sayings}}
of
the
wise.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q To
have
respect
of
persons
in
judgment
is
not
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
that
saith
unto
the
wicked,
Thou
art
righteous,
\par }{\Q Peoples
shall
curse
him,
nations
shall
abhor
him;
\par }{\Q \VS{25}But
to
them
that
rebuke
{\ADD{
him}}
shall
be
delight,
\par }{\Q And
a
good
blessing
shall
come
upon
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He kisseth
the
lips
\par }{\Q Who
giveth
a
right
answer.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Prepare
thy
work
without,
\par }{\Q And
make
it
ready
for
thee
in
the
field;
\par }{\Q And
afterwards
build
thy
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Be
not
a
witness
against
thy
neighbor
without
cause;
\par }{\Q And
deceive
not
with
thy
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Say
not,
I
will
do
so
to
him
as
he
hath
done
to
me;
\par }{\Q I
will
render
to
the
man
according
to
his
work.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}I
went
by
the
field
of
the
sluggard,
\par }{\Q And
by
the
vineyard
of
the
man
void
of
understanding;
\par }{\Q \VS{31}And,
lo,
it
was
all
grown
over
with
thorns,
\par }{\Q The
face
thereof
was
covered
with
nettles,
\par }{\Q And
the
stone
wall
thereof
was
broken
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}Then
I
beheld,
and
considered
well;
\par }{\Q I
saw,
and
received
instruction:
\par }{\Q \VS{33}{\ADD{
Yet}}
a
little
sleep,
a
little
slumber,
\par }{\Q A
little
folding
of
the
hands
to
sleep;
\par }{\Q \VS{34}So
shall
thy
poverty
come
as
a
robber,
\par }{\Q And
thy
want
as
an
armed
man.
\par }{\BB \par }
\Chap{25}{\PP \VerseOne{1}These
also
are
proverbs
of
Solomon,
which
the
men
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
copied
out.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
the
glory
of
God
to
conceal
a
thing;
\par }{\Q But
the
glory
of
kings
is
to
search
out
a
matter.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}As
the
heavens
for
height,
and
the
earth
for
depth,
\par }{\Q So
the
heart
of
kings
is
unsearchable.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Take
away
the
dross
from
the
silver,
\par }{\Q And
there
cometh
forth
a
vessel
for
the
refiner:
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Take
away
the
wicked
{\ADD{
from}}
before
the
king,
\par }{\Q And
his
throne
shall
be
established
in
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Put
not
thyself
forward
in
the
presence
of
the
king,
\par }{\Q And
stand
not
in
the
place
of
great
men:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
better
is
it
that
it
be
said
unto
thee,
Come
up
hither,
\par }{\Q Than
that
thou shouldest
be
put
lower
in
the
presence
of
the
prince,
\par }{\Q Whom
thine
eyes
have
seen.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Go
not
forth
hastily
to
strive,
\par }{\Q Lest
{\ADD{
thou
know
not}}
what
to
do
in
the
end
thereof,
\par }{\Q When
thy
neighbor
hath
put
thee
to
shame.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Debate
thy
cause
with
thy
neighbor
{\ADD{
himself}},
\par }{\Q And
disclose
not
the
secret
of
another;
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Lest
he
that
heareth
it
revile
thee,
\par }{\Q And
thine
infamy
turn
not
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}A
word
fitly
spoken
\par }{\Q Is
{\ADD{
like}}
apples
of
gold
in
network
of
silver.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
As}}
an ear-ring
of
gold,
and
an
ornament
of
fine
gold,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
wise
reprover
upon
an
obedient
ear.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}As
the
cold
of
snow
in
the
time
of
harvest,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
faithful
messenger
to
them
that
send
him;
\par }{\Q For
he
refresheth
the
soul
of
his
masters.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
As}}
clouds
and
wind
without
rain,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
he
that
boasteth
himself
of
his
gifts
falsely.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}By
long
forbearing
is
a
ruler
persuaded,
\par }{\Q And
a
soft
tongue
breaketh
the
bone.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Hast
thou
found
honey?
eat
so
much
as
is
sufficient
for
thee,
\par }{\Q Lest
thou
be
filled
therewith,
and
vomit
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
thy
foot
be seldom
in
thy
neighbor’s
house,
\par }{\Q Lest
he
be
weary
of
thee,
and
hate
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}A
man
that
beareth
false
witness
against
his
neighbor
\par }{\Q Is
a
maul,
and
a
sword,
and
a
sharp
arrow.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Confidence
in
an
unfaithful
man
in
time
of
trouble
\par }{\Q Is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
broken
tooth,
and
a
foot
out
of
joint.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{
As}}
one
that
taketh
off
a
garment
in
cold
weather,
{\ADD{
and
as}}
vinegar
upon
soda,
\par }{\Q So
is
he
that
singeth
songs
to
a
heavy
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}If
thine
enemy
be
hungry,
give
him
bread
to
eat;
\par }{\Q And
if
he
be
thirsty,
give
him
water
to
drink:
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For
thou
wilt
heap
coals
of
fire
upon
his
head,
\par }{\Q And
Jehovah
will
reward
thee.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
north
wind
bringeth
forth
rain;
\par }{\Q So
doth
a
backbiting
tongue
an
angry
countenance.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}It
is
better
to
dwell
in
the
corner
of
the
housetop,
\par }{\Q Than
with
a
contentious
woman
in
a
wide
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{
As}}
cold
waters
to
a
thirsty
soul,
\par }{\Q So
is
good
news
from
a
far
country.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
As}}
a
troubled
fountain,
and
a
corrupted
spring,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
righteous
man
that
giveth
way
before
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}It
is
not
good
to
eat
much
honey;
\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{
for
men}}
to
search
out
their
own
glory
is
grievous.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}He
whose
spirit
is
without
restraint
\par }{\Q Is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
city
that
is
broken
down
and
without
walls.

\par }\PoetryChap{26}{\Q \VerseOne{1}As
snow
in
summer,
and
as
rain
in
harvest,
\par }{\Q So
honor
is
not
seemly
for
a
fool.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}As
the
sparrow
in
her
wandering,
as
the
swallow
in
her
flying,
\par }{\Q So
the
curse
that
is
causeless alighteth
not.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
whip
for
the
horse,
a
bridle
for
the
ass,
\par }{\Q And
a
rod
for
the
back
of
fools.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Answer
not
a
fool
according
to
his
folly,
\par }{\Q Lest
thou
also
be
like
unto
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Answer
a
fool
according
to
his
folly,
\par }{\Q Lest
he
be
wise
in
his
own
conceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
that
sendeth
a
message
by
the
hand
of
a
fool
\par }{\Q Cutteth
off
{\ADD{
his
own}}
feet,
{\ADD{
and}}
drinketh
in
damage.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
legs
of
the
lame
hang
loose;
\par }{\Q So
is
a
parable
in
the
mouth
of
fools.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}As
one
that
bindeth
a
stone
in
a
sling,
\par }{\Q So
is
he
that
giveth
honor
to
a
fool.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
As}}
a
thorn
that
goeth
up
into
the
hand
of
a
drunkard,
\par }{\Q So
is
a
parable
in
the
mouth
of
fools.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
As}}
an
archer
that
woundeth
all,
\par }{\Q So
is
he
that hireth
a
fool
and
he
that hireth
them
that
pass
by.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}As
a
dog
that
returneth
to
his
vomit,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
fool
that
repeateth
his
folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Seest
thou
a
man
wise
in
his
own
conceit?
\par }{\Q There
is
more
hope
of
a
fool
than
of
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
sluggard
saith,
There
is
a
lion
in
the
way;
\par }{\Q A
lion
is
in
the
streets.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
As}}
the
door
turneth
upon
its
hinges,
\par }{\Q So
doth
the
sluggard
upon
his
bed.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
sluggard burieth
his
hand
in
the
dish;
\par }{\Q It
wearieth
him
to
bring
it
again
to
his
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
sluggard
is
wiser
in
his
own
conceit
\par }{\Q Than
seven
men
that
can
render
a
reason.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
that
passeth
by,
{\ADD{
and}} vexeth
himself
with
strife belonging
not
to
him,
\par }{\Q Is
{\ADD{
like}}
one
that
taketh
a
dog
by
the
ears.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}As
a
madman
who
casteth
firebrands,
\par }{\Q Arrows,
and
death,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}So
is
the
man
that
deceiveth
his
neighbor,
\par }{\Q And
saith,
Am
not
I
in
sport?
\par }{\Q \VS{20}For
lack
of
wood
the
fire
goeth
out;
\par }{\Q And
where
there
is
no
whisperer,
contention
ceaseth.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{
As}}
coals
are
to
hot
embers,
and
wood
to
fire,
\par }{\Q So
is
a
contentious
man
to
inflame
strife.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
words
of
a
whisperer
are
as
dainty
morsels,
\par }{\Q And
they
go
down
into
the
innermost
parts.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Fervent
lips
and
a
wicked
heart
\par }{\Q Are
{\ADD{
like}}
an
earthen
vessel
overlaid
with
silver
dross.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
that
hateth
dissembleth
with
his
lips;
\par }{\Q But
he
layeth
up
deceit
within
him:
\par }{\Q \VS{25}When
he
speaketh
fair,
believe
him
not;
\par }{\Q For
there
are
seven
abominations
in
his
heart:
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Though
{\ADD{
his}}
hatred
cover
itself
with
guile,
\par }{\Q His
wickedness
shall
be
openly
showed
before
the
assembly.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Whoso
diggeth
a
pit
shall
fall
therein;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
rolleth
a
stone,
it
shall
return
upon
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}A
lying
tongue
hateth
those
whom
it
hath
wounded;
\par }{\Q And
a
flattering
mouth
worketh
ruin.

\par }\PoetryChap{27}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Boast
not
thyself
of to-morrow;
\par }{\Q For
thou
knowest
not
what
a
day
may
bring
forth.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
another
man
praise
thee,
and
not
thine
own
mouth;
\par }{\Q A
stranger,
and
not
thine
own
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
stone
is
heavy,
and
the
sand
weighty;
\par }{\Q But
a
fool’s
vexation
is
heavier
than
they
both.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Wrath
is
cruel,
and
anger
is
overwhelming;
\par }{\Q But
who
is
able
to
stand
before
jealousy?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Better
is
open
rebuke
\par }{\Q Than
love
that
is
hidden.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Faithful
are
the
wounds
of
a
friend;
\par }{\Q But
the
kisses
of
an
enemy
are profuse.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
full
soul
loatheth
a
honeycomb;
\par }{\Q But
to
the
hungry
soul
every
bitter
thing
is
sweet.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}As
a
bird
that
wandereth
from
her
nest,
\par }{\Q So
is
a
man
that
wandereth
from
his
place.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Oil
and
perfume
rejoice
the
heart;
\par }{\Q So
doth
the
sweetness
of
a
man’s
friend
{\ADD{
that
cometh}}
of
hearty
counsel.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Thine
own
friend,
and
thy
father’s
friend,
forsake
not;
\par }{\Q And
go
not
to
thy
brother’s
house
in
the
day
of
thy
calamity:
\par }{\Q Better
is
a
neighbor
that
is
near
than
a
brother
far
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My
son,
be
wise,
and
make
my
heart
glad,
\par }{\Q That
I
may
answer
him
that
reproacheth
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}A
prudent
man
seeth
the
evil,
{\ADD{
and}}
hideth
himself;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
the
simple
pass
on,
{\ADD{
and}}
suffer
for
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Take
his
garment
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger;
\par }{\Q And
hold
him
in
pledge
{\ADD{
that
is
surety}}
for
a
foreign
woman.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
that
blesseth
his
friend
with
a
loud
voice,
rising
early
in
the
morning,
\par }{\Q It
shall
be
counted
a
curse
to
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}A
continual
dropping
in
a
very
rainy
day
\par }{\Q And
a
contentious
woman
are
alike:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
that
would
restrain
her restraineth
the
wind;
\par }{\Q And
his
right
hand encountereth
oil.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Iron
sharpeneth
iron;
\par }{\Q So
a
man
sharpeneth
the
countenance
of
his
friend.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Whoso
keepeth
the fig-tree
shall
eat
the
fruit
thereof;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
regardeth
his
master
shall
be
honored.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}As
in
water
face
{\ADD{
answereth}}
to
face,
\par }{\Q So
the
heart
of
man
to
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Sheol
and
Abaddon
are
never
satisfied;
\par }{\Q And
the
eyes
of
man
are
never
satisfied.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}The
refining
pot
is
for
silver,
and
the
furnace
for
gold;
\par }{\Q And
a
man
is
{\ADD{
tried}}
by
his
praise.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Though
thou shouldest
bray
a
fool
in
a
mortar
with
a
pestle
along
with
bruised
grain,
\par }{\Q Yet
will
not
his
foolishness
depart
from
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}Be
thou
diligent
to
know
the
state
of
thy
flocks,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
And}}
look
well
to
thy
herds:
\par }{\Q \VS{24}For
riches
are
not
for
ever;
\par }{\Q And
doth
the
crown
endure
unto
all
generations?
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
hay
is
carried,
and
the
tender
grass showeth
itself,
\par }{\Q And
the
herbs
of
the
mountains
are
gathered
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
lambs
are
for
thy
clothing,
\par }{\Q And
the
goats
are
the
price
of
the
field;
\par }{\Q \VS{27}And
{\ADD{
there
will
be}}
goats’
milk
enough
for
thy
food,
for
the
food
of
thy
household,
\par }{\Q And
maintenance
for
thy
maidens.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PoetryChap{28}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
wicked
flee
when
no
man
pursueth;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
are
bold
as
a
lion.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
the
transgression
of
a
land
many
are
the
princes
thereof;
\par }{\Q But
by
men
of
understanding
{\ADD{
and}}
knowledge
the
state
{\ADD{
thereof}}
shall
be
prolonged.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
needy
man
that
oppresseth
the
poor
\par }{\Q Is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
sweeping
rain
which
leaveth
no
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}They
that
forsake
the
law
praise
the
wicked;
\par }{\Q But
such
as
keep
the
law
contend
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Evil
men
understand
not
justice;
\par }{\Q But
they
that
seek
Jehovah
understand
all
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Better
is
the
poor
that
walketh
in
his
integrity,
\par }{\Q Than
he
that
is
perverse
in
{\ADD{
his}}
ways,
though
he
be
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Whoso
keepeth
the
law
is
a
wise
son;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
a
companion
of
gluttons
shameth
his
father.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
that augmenteth
his
substance
by
interest
and
increase,
\par }{\Q Gathereth
it
for
him
that
hath
pity
on
the
poor.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
that
turneth
away
his
ear
from
hearing
the
law,
\par }{\Q Even
his
prayer
is
an
abomination.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Whoso
causeth
the
upright
to
go
astray
in
an
evil
way,
\par }{\Q He
shall
fall
himself
into
his
own
pit;
\par }{\Q But
the
perfect
shall
inherit
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
rich
man
is
wise
in
his
own
conceit;
\par }{\Q But
the
poor
that
hath
understanding
searcheth
him
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}When
the
righteous
triumph,
there
is
great
glory;
\par }{\Q But
when
the
wicked
rise,
men
hide
themselves.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
that
covereth
his
transgressions
shall
not
prosper;
\par }{\Q But
whoso
confesseth
and
forsaketh
them
shall
obtain
mercy.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Happy
is
the
man
that
feareth
alway;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hardeneth
his
heart
shall
fall
into
mischief.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{
As}}
a
roaring
lion,
and
a
ranging
bear,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
is}}
a
wicked
ruler
over
a
poor
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
prince
that
lacketh
understanding
is
also
a
great
oppressor;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
he
that
hateth
covetousness
shall
prolong
his
days.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}A
man
that
is
laden
with
the
blood
of
any
person
\par }{\Q Shall
flee
unto
the
pit;
let
no
man
stay
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Whoso
walketh
uprightly
shall
be
delivered;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
perverse
in
{\ADD{
his}}
ways
shall
fall
at
once.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
that
tilleth
his
land
shall
have
plenty
of
bread;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
followeth
after
vain
{\ADD{
persons}}
shall
have
poverty
enough.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}A
faithful
man
shall
abound
with
blessings;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
maketh
haste
to
be
rich
shall
not
be
unpunished.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}To
have
respect
of
persons
is
not
good;
\par }{\Q Neither
that
a
man
should
transgress
for
a
piece
of
bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}He
that
hath
an
evil
eye
hasteth
after
riches,
\par }{\Q And
knoweth
not
that
want
shall
come
upon
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}He
that
rebuketh
a
man
shall
afterward
find
more
favor
\par }{\Q Than
he
that
flattereth
with
the
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Whoso
robbeth
his
father
or
his
mother,
and
saith,
It
is
no
transgression,
\par }{\Q The
same
is
the
companion
of
a
destroyer.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}He
that
is
of
a
greedy
spirit
stirreth
up
strife;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
putteth
his
trust
in
Jehovah
shall
be
made
fat.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
that
trusteth
in
his
own
heart
is
a
fool;
\par }{\Q But
whoso
walketh
wisely,
he
shall
be
delivered.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}He
that
giveth
unto
the
poor
shall
not
lack;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
hideth
his
eyes
shall
have
many
a
curse.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}When
the
wicked
rise,
men
hide
themselves;
\par }{\Q But
when
they
perish,
the
righteous
increase.

\par }\PoetryChap{29}{\Q \VerseOne{1}He
that
being
often
reproved
hardeneth
his
neck
\par }{\Q Shall
suddenly
be
destroyed,
and
that
without
remedy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}When
the
righteous
are
increased,
the
people
rejoice;
\par }{\Q But
when
a
wicked
man
beareth
rule,
the
people
sigh.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Whoso
loveth
wisdom
rejoiceth
his
father;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
keepeth
company
with
harlots
wasteth
{\ADD{
his}}
substance.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
king
by
justice
establisheth
the
land;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
exacteth
gifts
overthroweth
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
man
that
flattereth
his
neighbor
\par }{\Q Spreadeth
a
net
for
his
steps.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
the
transgression
of
an
evil
man
there
is
a
snare;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
doth
sing
and
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
righteous
taketh
knowledge
of
the
cause
of
the
poor;
\par }{\Q The
wicked
hath
not
understanding
to
know
{\ADD{
it}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Scoffers
set
a
city
in
a
flame;
\par }{\Q But
wise
men
turn
away
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}If
a
wise
man
hath
a
controversy
with
a
foolish
man,
\par }{\Q Whether
he
be
angry
or
laugh,
there
will
be
no
rest.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
bloodthirsty
hate
him
that
is
perfect;
\par }{\Q And
as
for
the
upright,
they
seek
his
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}A
fool
uttereth
all
his
anger;
\par }{\Q But
a
wise
man
keepeth
it
back
and
stilleth
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
a
ruler
hearkeneth
to
falsehood,
\par }{\Q All
his
servants
are
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
poor
man
and
the
oppressor
meet
together;
\par }{\Q Jehovah
lighteneth
the
eyes
of
them
both.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
king
that
faithfully
judgeth
the
poor,
\par }{\Q His
throne
shall
be
established
for
ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
rod
and
reproof
give
wisdom;
\par }{\Q But
a
child
left
to
himself
causeth
shame
to
his
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}When
the
wicked
are
increased,
transgression
increaseth;
\par }{\Q But
the
righteous
shall
look
upon
their
fall.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Correct
thy
son,
and
he
will
give
thee
rest;
\par }{\Q Yea,
he
will
give
delight
unto
thy
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Where
there
is
no
vision,
the
people
cast
off
restraint;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
keepeth
the
law,
happy
is
he.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}A
servant
will
not
be
corrected
by
words;
\par }{\Q For
though
he
understand,
he
will
not
give
heed.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Seest
thou
a
man
that
is
hasty
in
his
words?
\par }{\Q There
is
more
hope
of
a
fool
than
of
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
that
delicately
bringeth
up
his
servant
from
a
child
\par }{\Q Shall
have
him
become
a
son
at
the
last.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}An
angry
man
stirreth
up
strife,
\par }{\Q And
a
wrathful
man
aboundeth
in
transgression.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}A
man’s
pride
shall
bring
him
low;
\par }{\Q But
he
that
is
of
a
lowly
spirit
shall
obtain
honor.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Whoso
is
partner
with
a
thief
hateth
his
own
soul;
\par }{\Q He
heareth
the
adjuration
and
uttereth
nothing.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
fear
of
man
bringeth
a
snare;
\par }{\Q But
whoso
putteth
his
trust
in
Jehovah
shall
be
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Many
seek
the
ruler’s
favor;
\par }{\Q But
a
man’s
judgment
{\ADD{
cometh}}
from
Jehovah.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}An
unjust
man
is
an
abomination
to
the
righteous;
\par }{\Q And
he
that
is
upright
in
the
way
is
an
abomination
to
the
wicked.
\par }{\BB \par }
\Chap{30}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The
words
of
Agur
the
son
of
Jakeh;
the
oracle.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q The
man
saith
unto
Ithiel,
unto
Ithiel
and
Ucal:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Surely
I
am
more
brutish
than
any
man,
\par }{\Q And
have
not
the
understanding
of
a
man;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}And
I
have
not
learned
wisdom,
\par }{\Q Neither
have
I
the
knowledge
of
the
Holy
One.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Who
hath
ascended
up
into
heaven,
and
descended?
\par }{\Q Who
hath
gathered
the
wind
in
his
fists?
\par }{\Q Who
hath
bound
the
waters
in
his
garment?
\par }{\Q Who
hath
established
all
the
ends
of
the
earth?
\par }{\Q What
is
his
name,
and
what
is
his
son’s
name,
if
thou
knowest?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Every
word
of
God
is
tried:
\par }{\Q He
is
a
shield
unto
them
that
take
refuge
in
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Add
thou
not
unto
his
words,
\par }{\Q Lest
he
reprove
thee,
and
thou
be
found
a
liar.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Two
things
have
I
asked
of
thee;
\par }{\Q Deny
me
{\ADD{
them}}
not
before
I
die:
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Remove
far
from
me
falsehood
and
lies;
\par }{\Q Give
me
neither
poverty
nor
riches;
\par }{\Q Feed
me
with
the
food
that
is
needful
for
me:
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lest
I
be
full,
and
deny
{\ADD{
thee}},
and
say,
Who
is
Jehovah?
\par }{\Q Or
lest
I
be
poor,
and
steal,
\par }{\Q And
use profanely
the
name
of
my
God.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Slander
not
a
servant
unto
his
master,
\par }{\Q Lest
he
curse
thee,
and
thou
be
held
guilty.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}There
is
a
generation
that
curse
their
father,
\par }{\Q And
bless
not
their
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}There
is
a
generation
that
are
pure
in
their
own
eyes,
\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{
yet}}
are
not
washed
from
their
filthiness.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}There
is
a
generation,
oh
how
lofty
are
their
eyes!
\par }{\Q And
their
eyelids
are
lifted
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}There
is
a
generation
whose
teeth
are
{\ADD{
as}}
swords,
and
their
jaw
teeth
{\ADD{
as}}
knives,
\par }{\Q To
devour
the
poor
from
off
the
earth,
and
the
needy
from
among
men.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}The
horseleach
hath
two
daughters,
{\ADD{
crying}},
Give,
give.
\par }{\Q There
are
three
things
that
are
never
satisfied,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Yea}},
four
that
say
not,
Enough:
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Sheol;
and
the
barren
womb;
\par }{\Q The
earth
that
is
not
satisfied
with
water;
\par }{\Q And
the
fire
that
saith
not,
Enough.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
eye
that
mocketh
at
his
father,
\par }{\Q And
despiseth
to
obey
his
mother,
\par }{\Q The
ravens
of
the
valley
shall
pick
it
out,
\par }{\Q And
the
young
eagles
shall
eat
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}There
are
three
things
which
are
too
wonderful
for
me,
\par }{\Q Yea,
four
which
I
know
not:
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
way
of
an
eagle
in
the
air;
\par }{\Q The
way
of
a
serpent
upon
a
rock;
\par }{\Q The
way
of
a
ship
in
the
midst
of
the
sea;
\par }{\Q And
the
way
of
a
man
with
a
maiden.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}So
is
the
way
of
an
adulterous
woman;
\par }{\Q She
eateth,
and
wipeth
her
mouth,
\par }{\Q And
saith,
I
have
done
no
wickedness.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}For
three
things
the
earth
doth
tremble,
\par }{\Q And
for
four,
{\ADD{
which}}
it
cannot
bear:
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For
a
servant
when
he
is
king;
\par }{\Q And
a
fool
when
he
is
filled
with
food;
\par }{\Q \VS{23}For
an
odious
woman
when
she
is
married;
\par }{\Q And
a
handmaid
that
is
heir
to
her
mistress.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{24}There
are
four
things
which
are
little
upon
the
earth,
\par }{\Q But
they
are
exceeding
wise:
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
ants
are
a
people
not
strong,
\par }{\Q Yet
they
provide
their
food
in
the
summer;
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
conies
are
but
a
feeble
folk,
\par }{\Q Yet
make
they
their
houses
in
the
rocks;
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
locusts
have
no
king,
\par }{\Q Yet
go
they
forth
all
of
them
by
bands;
\par }{\Q \VS{28}The
lizard
taketh
hold
with
her
hands,
\par }{\Q Yet
is
she
in
kings’
palaces.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{29}There
are
three
things
which
are
stately
in
their
march,
\par }{\Q Yea,
four
which
are
stately
in
going:
\par }{\Q \VS{30}The
lion,
which
is
mightiest
among
beasts,
\par }{\Q And
turneth
not
away
for
any;
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
greyhound;
the he-goat
also;
\par }{\Q And
the
king
against
whom
there
is
no
rising
up.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}If
thou
hast
done
foolishly
in
lifting
up
thyself,
\par }{\Q Or
if
thou
hast
thought
evil,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Lay}}
thy
hand
upon
thy
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}For
the
churning
of
milk
bringeth
forth
butter,
\par }{\Q And
the
wringing
of
the
nose
bringeth
forth
blood;
\par }{\Q So
the
forcing
of
wrath
bringeth
forth
strife.
\par }{\BB \par }
\Chap{31}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The
words
of
king
Lemuel;
the
oracle
which
his
mother
taught
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}What,
my
son?
and
what,
O
son
of
my
womb?
\par }{\Q And
what,
O
son
of
my
vows?
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Give
not
thy
strength
unto
women,
\par }{\Q Nor
thy
ways
to
that
which
destroyeth
kings.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}It
is
not
for
kings,
O
Lemuel,
it
is
not
for
kings
to
drink
wine;
\par }{\Q Nor
for
princes
{\ADD{
to
say}},
Where
is
strong
drink?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Lest
they
drink,
and
forget
the
law,
\par }{\Q And
pervert
the
justice
{\ADD{
due}}
to
any
that
is
afflicted.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Give
strong
drink
unto
him
that
is
ready
to
perish,
\par }{\Q And
wine
unto
the
bitter
in
soul:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Let
him
drink,
and
forget
his
poverty,
\par }{\Q And
remember
his
misery
no
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Open
thy
mouth
for
the
dumb,
\par }{\Q In
the
cause
of
all
such
as
are
left
desolate.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Open
thy
mouth,
judge
righteously,
\par }{\Q And
minister
justice
to
the
poor
and
needy.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}A
worthy
woman
who
can
find?
\par }{\Q For
her
price
is
far
above
rubies.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
heart
of
her
husband
trusteth
in
her,
\par }{\Q And
he
shall
have
no
lack
of
gain.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}She
doeth
him
good
and
not
evil
\par }{\Q All
the
days
of
her
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}She
seeketh
wool
and
flax,
\par }{\Q And
worketh
willingly
with
her
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}She
is
like
the merchant-ships;
\par }{\Q She
bringeth
her
bread
from
afar.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}She
riseth
also
while
it
is
yet
night,
\par }{\Q And
giveth
food
to
her
household,
\par }{\Q And
their
task
to
her
maidens.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}She
considereth
a
field,
and
buyeth
it;
\par }{\Q With
the
fruit
of
her
hands
she
planteth
a
vineyard.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}She
girdeth
her
loins
with
strength,
\par }{\Q And
maketh
strong
her
arms.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}She
perceiveth
that
her
merchandise
is
profitable;
\par }{\Q Her
lamp
goeth
not
out
by
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}She
layeth
her
hands
to
the
distaff,
\par }{\Q And
her
hands
hold
the
spindle.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}She
stretcheth
out
her
hand
to
the
poor;
\par }{\Q Yea,
she
reacheth
forth
her
hands
to
the
needy.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}She
is
not
afraid
of
the
snow
for
her
household;
\par }{\Q For
all
her
household
are
clothed
with
scarlet.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}She
maketh
for
herself
carpets
of
tapestry;
\par }{\Q Her
clothing
is
fine
linen
and
purple.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Her
husband
is
known
in
the
gates,
\par }{\Q When
he
sitteth
among
the
elders
of
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}She
maketh
linen
garments
and
selleth
them,
\par }{\Q And
delivereth
girdles
unto
the
merchant.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Strength
and
dignity
are
her
clothing;
\par }{\Q And
she
laugheth
at
the
time
to
come.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}She
openeth
her
mouth
with
wisdom;
\par }{\Q And
the
law
of
kindness
is
on
her
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}She
looketh
well
to
the
ways
of
her
household,
\par }{\Q And
eateth
not
the
bread
of
idleness.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Her
children
rise
up,
and
call
her
blessed;
\par }{\Q Her
husband
{\ADD{
also}},
and
he
praiseth
her,
{\ADD{
saying}}:
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Many
daughters
have
done
worthily,
\par }{\Q But
thou
excellest
them
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Grace
is
deceitful,
and
beauty
is
vain;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
But}}
a
woman
that
feareth
Jehovah,
she
shall
be
praised.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Give
her
of
the
fruit
of
her
hands;
\par }{\Q And
let
her
works
praise
her
in
the
gates.
\par }