The \w proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* of \w Solomon|strong="H8010"\w* the \w son|strong="H1121"\w* of \w David|strong="H1732"\w*, \w king|strong="H4428"\w* of \w Israel|strong="H3478"\w*; 

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

To \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* and \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*; to \w perceive|strong="H0995"\w* the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*; 

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

To \w receive|strong="H3947"\w* the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H7919"\w*, \w justice|strong="H6664"\w*, and \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*, and \w equity|strong="H4339"\w*;\f + \fr 1.3  \ft equity: Heb. equities\f* 

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

To \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w subtilty|strong="H6195"\w* to the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w*, to the young \w man|strong="H5288"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* and \w discretion|strong="H4209"\w*.\f + \fr 1.4  \ft discretion: or, advisement\f* 

A wise \add man\add* will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add man\add* will \w hear|strong="H8085"\w*, and will \w increase|strong="H3254"\w* \w learning|strong="H3948"\w*; and a man of \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* shall \w attain|strong="H7069"\w* unto wise \w counsels|strong="H8458"\w*: 

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

To \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* a \w proverb|strong="H4912"\w*, and the \w interpretation|strong="H4426"\w*; the \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*, and their dark \w sayings|strong="H2420"\w*.\f + \fr 1.6  \ft the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech\f* 

¶ The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* the beginning of knowledge: \add but\add* fools despise wisdom and instruction.

¶ The fear of the  LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

¶ The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* the \w beginning|strong="H7225"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: \add but\add* \w fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* and \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*.\f + \fr 1.7  \ft the beginning: or, the principal part\f* 

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* of thy \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, and \w forsake|strong="H5203"\w* not the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* of thy \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*: 

For they \add shall be\add* an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

For they \add shall be\add* an \w ornament|strong="H3880"\w* of \w grace|strong="H2580"\w* unto thy \w head|strong="H7218"\w*, and \w chains|strong="H6060"\w* about thy \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*.\f + \fr 1.9  \ft an…: Heb. an adding\f* 

¶ My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, if \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w* \w entice|strong="H6601"\w* thee, \w consent|strong="H0014"\w* thou not. 

If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:

If they \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, \w Come|strong="H3212"\w* with us, let us lay \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* for \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*, let us \w lurk|strong="H6845"\w* privily for the \w innocent|strong="H5355"\w* without \w cause|strong="H2600"\w*: 

Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

Let us swallow them \w up|strong="H1104"\w* \w alive|strong="H2416"\w* as the \w grave|strong="H7585"\w*; and \w whole|strong="H8549"\w*, as those that go \w down|strong="H3381"\w* into the \w pit|strong="H0953"\w*: 

We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:

We shall \w find|strong="H4672"\w* all \w precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w substance|strong="H1952"\w*, we shall \w fill|strong="H4390"\w* our \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* with \w spoil|strong="H7998"\w*: 

\w Cast|strong="H5307"\w* in thy \w lot|strong="H1486"\w* \w among|strong="H8432"\w* us; let us all have \w one|strong="H0259"\w* \w purse|strong="H3599"\w*: 

My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w walk|strong="H3212"\w* not thou in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* with them; \w refrain|strong="H4513"\w* thy \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* from their \w path|strong="H5410"\w*: 

For their \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w run|strong="H7323"\w* to \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*, and make \w haste|strong="H4116"\w* to \w shed|strong="H8210"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*. 

+ \fr 1.17  \ft in the…: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing

Surely in \w vain|strong="H2600"\w* the \w net|strong="H7568"\w* is \w spread|strong="H2219"\w* in the \w sight|strong="H5869"\w* of any \w bird|strong="H1167"\w*.\f + \fr 1.17  \ft in the…: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing\f* 

And they lay wait for their \add own\add* blood; they lurk privily for their \add own\add* lives.

And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.

And they lay \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* for their \add own\add* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*; they lurk \w privily|strong="H6845"\w* for their \add own\add* \w lives|strong="H5315"\w*. 

So \add are\add* the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; \add which\add* taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

So \add are\add* the \w ways|strong="H0734"\w* of every one that is \w greedy|strong="H1214"\w* of \w gain|strong="H1215"\w*; \add which\add* taketh \w away|strong="H3947"\w* the \w life|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w owners|strong="H1167"\w* thereof. 

¶ \w Wisdom|strong="H2454"\w* \w crieth|strong="H7442"\w* \w without|strong="H2351"\w*; she \w uttereth|strong="H5414"\w* her \w voice|strong="H6963"\w* in the \w streets|strong="H7339"\w*:\f + \fr 1.20  \ft Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom\f* 

She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, \add saying\add*,

She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,

She \w crieth|strong="H7121"\w* in the chief \w place|strong="H7218"\w* of \w concourse|strong="H1993"\w*, in the \w openings|strong="H6607"\w* of the \w gates|strong="H8179"\w*: in the \w city|strong="H5892"\w* she \w uttereth|strong="H0559"\w* her \w words|strong="H0561"\w*, \add saying\add*, 

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

How long, ye simple \w ones|strong="H6612"\w*, will ye \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w simplicity|strong="H6612"\w*? and the \w scorners|strong="H3887"\w* \w delight|strong="H2530"\w* in their \w scorning|strong="H3944"\w*, and \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*? 

Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

\w Turn|strong="H7725"\w* you at my \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w*: behold, I will pour \w out|strong="H5042"\w* my \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* unto you, I will make \w known|strong="H3045"\w* my \w words|strong="H1697"\w* unto you. 

¶ Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

¶ Because I have \w called|strong="H7121"\w*, and ye \w refused|strong="H3985"\w*; I have stretched \w out|strong="H5186"\w* my \w hand|strong="H3027"\w*, and no man \w regarded|strong="H7181"\w*; 

But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

But ye have set at \w nought|strong="H6544"\w* all my \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*, and \w would|strong="H0014"\w* none of my \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w*: 

I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

I also will \w laugh|strong="H7832"\w* at your \w calamity|strong="H0343"\w*; I will \w mock|strong="H3932"\w* when your \w fear|strong="H6343"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w*; 

When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.

When your \w fear|strong="H6343"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* as \w desolation|strong="H7722"\w*, and your \w destruction|strong="H0343"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0857"\w* as a \w whirlwind|strong="H5492"\w*; when \w distress|strong="H6869"\w* and \w anguish|strong="H6695"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* upon you. 

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Then shall they \w call|strong="H7121"\w* upon me, but I will not \w answer|strong="H6030"\w*; they shall seek me \w early|strong="H7836"\w*, but they shall not \w find|strong="H4672"\w* me: 

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd*:

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the  LORD:

For that they \w hated|strong="H8130"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*, and did not \w choose|strong="H0977"\w* the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: 

They \w would|strong="H0014"\w* none of my \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*: they \w despised|strong="H5006"\w* all my \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w*. 

Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

Therefore shall they \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* of the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of their own \w way|strong="H1870"\w*, and be \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* with their own \w devices|strong="H4156"\w*. 

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

For the turning \w away|strong="H4878"\w* of the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* shall \w slay|strong="H2026"\w* them, and the \w prosperity|strong="H7962"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* shall \w destroy|strong="H0006"\w* them.\f + \fr 1.32  \ft turning…: or, ease of the simple\f* 

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

But whoso \w hearkeneth|strong="H8085"\w* unto me shall \w dwell|strong="H7931"\w* \w safely|strong="H0983"\w*, and shall be \w quiet|strong="H7599"\w* from \w fear|strong="H6343"\w* of \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, if thou wilt \w receive|strong="H3947"\w* my \w words|strong="H0561"\w*, and \w hide|strong="H6845"\w* my \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w* with thee; 

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, \add and\add* apply thine heart to understanding;

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

So that thou \w incline|strong="H7181"\w* thine \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* unto \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \add and\add* \w apply|strong="H5186"\w* thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* to \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*; 

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, \add and\add* liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Yea, if thou \w criest|strong="H7121"\w* after \w knowledge|strong="H0998"\w*, \add and\add* liftest \w up|strong="H5414"\w* thy \w voice|strong="H6963"\w* for \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*;\f + \fr 2.3  \ft liftest…: Heb. givest thy voice\f* 

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as \add for\add* hid treasures;

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

If thou \w seekest|strong="H1245"\w* her as \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, and \w searchest|strong="H2664"\w* for her as \add for\add* hid \w treasures|strong="H4301"\w*; 

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd*, and find the knowledge of God.

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the  LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

Then shalt thou \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, and \w find|strong="H4672"\w* the \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* of \w God|strong="H0430"\w*. 

For the \nd  LORD\nd* giveth wisdom: out of his mouth \add cometh\add* knowledge and understanding.

For the  LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

For the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*: out of his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \add cometh\add* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* and \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*. 

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: \add he is\add* a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

He layeth \w up|strong="H6845"\w* sound \w wisdom|strong="H8454"\w* for the \w righteous|strong="H3477"\w*: \add he is\add* a \w buckler|strong="H4043"\w* to them that \w walk|strong="H1980"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H8537"\w*. 

He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

He \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* the \w paths|strong="H0734"\w* of \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*, and \w preserveth|strong="H8104"\w* the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of his \w saints|strong="H2623"\w*. 

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; \add yea\add*, every good path.

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

Then shalt thou \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*, and \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*, and \w equity|strong="H4339"\w*; \add yea\add*, every \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w path|strong="H4570"\w*. 

¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

¶ When \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w entereth|strong="H0935"\w* into thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, and \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* is \w pleasant|strong="H5276"\w* unto thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*; 

\w Discretion|strong="H4209"\w* shall \w preserve|strong="H8104"\w* thee, \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* shall \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* thee: 

To deliver thee from the way of the evil \add man\add*, from the man that speaketh froward things;

To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

To \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* thee from the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add man\add*, from the \w man|strong="H0376"\w* that \w speaketh|strong="H1696"\w* froward \w things|strong="H8419"\w*; 

Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;

Who \w leave|strong="H5800"\w* the \w paths|strong="H0734"\w* of \w uprightness|strong="H3476"\w*, to \w walk|strong="H3212"\w* in the \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*; 

Who rejoice to do evil, \add and\add* delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

Who \w rejoice|strong="H8056"\w* to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*, \add and\add* \w delight|strong="H1523"\w* in the \w frowardness|strong="H8419"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7451"\w*; 

Whose ways \add are\add* crooked, and \add they\add* froward in their paths:

Whose \w ways|strong="H0734"\w* \add are\add* \w crooked|strong="H6141"\w*, and \add they\add* \w froward|strong="H3868"\w* in their \w paths|strong="H4570"\w*: 

To deliver thee from the strange woman, \add even\add* from the stranger \add which\add* flattereth with her words;

To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;

To \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* thee from the \w strange|strong="H2114"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*, \add even\add* from the \w stranger|strong="H5237"\w* \add which\add* \w flattereth|strong="H2505"\w* with her \w words|strong="H0561"\w*; 

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.

Which \w forsaketh|strong="H5800"\w* the \w guide|strong="H0441"\w* of her \w youth|strong="H5271"\w*, and \w forgetteth|strong="H7911"\w* the \w covenant|strong="H1285"\w* of her \w God|strong="H0430"\w*. 

For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.

For her \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \w inclineth|strong="H7743"\w* unto \w death|strong="H4194"\w*, and her \w paths|strong="H4570"\w* unto the \w dead|strong="H7496"\w*. 

None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.

None that \w go|strong="H0935"\w* unto her return \w again|strong="H7725"\w*, neither take they \w hold|strong="H5381"\w* of the \w paths|strong="H0734"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*. 

That thou mayest walk in the way of good \add men\add*, and keep the paths of the righteous.

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

That thou mayest \w walk|strong="H3212"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add men\add*, and \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* the \w paths|strong="H0734"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*. 

For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.

For the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* shall \w dwell|strong="H7931"\w* in the \w land|strong="H0776"\w*, and the \w perfect|strong="H8549"\w* shall \w remain|strong="H3498"\w* in it. 

But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.

But the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be cut \w off|strong="H3772"\w* from the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*, and the \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* shall be rooted \w out|strong="H5255"\w* of it.\f + \fr 2.22  \ft rooted: or, plucked up\f* 

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* not my \w law|strong="H8451"\w*; but let thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* my \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*: 

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

For \w length|strong="H0753"\w* of \w days|strong="H3117"\w*, and \w long|strong="H8141"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, and \w peace|strong="H7965"\w*, shall they \w add|strong="H3254"\w* to thee.\f + \fr 3.2  \ft long…: Heb. years of life\f* 

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

Let not \w mercy|strong="H2617"\w* and \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* thee: \w bind|strong="H7194"\w* them about thy \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*; \w write|strong="H3789"\w* them upon the \w table|strong="H3871"\w* of thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*: 

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

So shalt thou \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w favour|strong="H2580"\w* and \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w understanding|strong="H7922"\w* in the \w sight|strong="H5869"\w* of \w God|strong="H0430"\w* and \w man|strong="H0120"\w*.\f + \fr 3.4  \ft good…: or, good success\f* 

¶ Trust in the \nd  LORD\nd* with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

¶ Trust in the  LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

¶ \w Trust|strong="H0982"\w* in the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* with all thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*; and \w lean|strong="H8172"\w* not unto thine own \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

In all thy \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w acknowledge|strong="H3045"\w* him, and he shall \w direct|strong="H3474"\w* thy \w paths|strong="H0734"\w*. 

¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the \nd  LORD\nd*, and depart from evil.

¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the  LORD, and depart from evil.

¶ Be not \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in thine own \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*: \w fear|strong="H3372"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, and \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

It shall be \w health|strong="H7500"\w* to thy \w navel|strong="H8270"\w*, and \w marrow|strong="H8250"\w* to thy \w bones|strong="H6106"\w*.\f + \fr 3.8  \ft health: Heb. medicine\f*\f + \fr 3.8  \ft marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening\f* 

Honour the \nd  LORD\nd* with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Honour the  LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

\w Honour|strong="H3513"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* with thy \w substance|strong="H1952"\w*, and with the \w firstfruits|strong="H7225"\w* of all thine \w increase|strong="H8393"\w*: 

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

So shall thy \w barns|strong="H0618"\w* be \w filled|strong="H4390"\w* with \w plenty|strong="H7647"\w*, and thy \w presses|strong="H3342"\w* shall burst \w out|strong="H6555"\w* with new \w wine|strong="H8492"\w*. 

¶ My son, despise not the chastening of the \nd  LORD\nd*; neither be weary of his correction:

¶ My son, despise not the chastening of the  LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

¶ My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w despise|strong="H3988"\w* not the \w chastening|strong="H4148"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*; neither be \w weary|strong="H6973"\w* of his \w correction|strong="H8433"\w*: 

For whom the \nd  LORD\nd* loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son \add in whom\add* he delighteth.

For whom the  LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

For whom the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* he \w correcteth|strong="H3198"\w*; even as a \w father|strong="H0001"\w* the \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \add in whom\add* he \w delighteth|strong="H7521"\w*. 

¶ Happy \add is\add* the man \add that\add* findeth wisdom, and the man \add that\add* getteth understanding.

¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

+ \fr 3.13  \ft that getteth…: Heb. that draweth out understanding

¶ \w Happy|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add that\add* \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, and the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add that\add* \w getteth|strong="H6329"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*.\f + \fr 3.13  \ft that getteth…: Heb. that draweth out understanding\f* 

For the merchandise of it \add is\add* better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

For the \w merchandise|strong="H5504"\w* of it \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than the \w merchandise|strong="H5505"\w* of \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, and the \w gain|strong="H8393"\w* thereof than fine \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*. 

She \add is\add* more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

She \add is\add* more \w precious|strong="H3368"\w* than \w rubies|strong="H6443"\w*: and all the things thou canst \w desire|strong="H2656"\w* are not to be \w compared|strong="H7737"\w* unto her. 

Length of days \add is\add* in her right hand; \add and\add* in her left hand riches and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

\w Length|strong="H0753"\w* of \w days|strong="H3117"\w* \add is\add* in her right \w hand|strong="H3225"\w*; \add and\add* in her left \w hand|strong="H8040"\w* \w riches|strong="H6239"\w* and \w honour|strong="H3519"\w*. 

Her ways \add are\add* ways of pleasantness, and all her paths \add are\add* peace.

Her \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \add are\add* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of \w pleasantness|strong="H5278"\w*, and all her \w paths|strong="H5410"\w* \add are\add* \w peace|strong="H7965"\w*. 

She \add is\add* a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy \add is every one\add* that retaineth her.

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

She \add is\add* a \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w* to them that lay \w hold|strong="H2388"\w* upon her: and \w happy|strong="H0833"\w* \add is every one\add* that \w retaineth|strong="H8551"\w* her. 

The \nd  LORD\nd* by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

The  LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* by \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* hath \w founded|strong="H3245"\w* the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*; by \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* hath he \w established|strong="H3559"\w* the \w heavens|strong="H8064"\w*.\f + \fr 3.19  \ft established: or, prepared\f* 

By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

By his \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* the \w depths|strong="H8415"\w* are broken \w up|strong="H1234"\w*, and the \w clouds|strong="H7834"\w* drop \w down|strong="H7491"\w* the \w dew|strong="H2919"\w*. 

¶ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

¶ My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, let not them \w depart|strong="H3868"\w* from thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*: \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* sound \w wisdom|strong="H8454"\w* and \w discretion|strong="H4209"\w*: 

So shall they be \w life|strong="H2416"\w* unto thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*, and \w grace|strong="H2580"\w* to thy \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*. 

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

Then shalt thou \w walk|strong="H3212"\w* in thy \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \w safely|strong="H0983"\w*, and thy \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* shall not \w stumble|strong="H5062"\w*. 

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

When thou liest \w down|strong="H7901"\w*, thou shalt not be \w afraid|strong="H6342"\w*: yea, thou shalt lie \w down|strong="H7901"\w*, and thy \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w* shall be \w sweet|strong="H6149"\w*. 

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Be not \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w* of \w sudden|strong="H6597"\w* \w fear|strong="H6343"\w*, neither of the \w desolation|strong="H7722"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, when it \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w*. 

For the \nd  LORD\nd* shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

For the  LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

For the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* shall be thy \w confidence|strong="H3689"\w*, and shall \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* thy \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* from being \w taken|strong="H3921"\w*. 

¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do \add it\add*.

¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

¶ \w Withhold|strong="H4513"\w* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w* from them to whom it is \w due|strong="H1167"\w*, when it is in the \w power|strong="H0410"\w* of thine \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \add it\add*.\f + \fr 3.27  \ft them…: Heb. the owners thereof\f* 

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

\w Say|strong="H0559"\w* not unto thy \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*, \w Go|strong="H3212"\w*, and come \w again|strong="H7725"\w*, and to \w morrow|strong="H4279"\w* I will \w give|strong="H5414"\w*; when thou \w hast|strong="H3426"\w* it by thee. 

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

\w Devise|strong="H2790"\w* not \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* against thy \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*, seeing he \w dwelleth|strong="H3427"\w* \w securely|strong="H0983"\w* by thee.\f + \fr 3.29  \ft Devise…: or, Practise no evil\f* 

¶ Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

¶ \w Strive|strong="H7378"\w* not with a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* without \w cause|strong="H2600"\w*, if he have \w done|strong="H1580"\w* thee no \w harm|strong="H7451"\w*. 

¶ \w Envy|strong="H7065"\w* thou not the \w oppressor|strong="H0376"\w*, and \w choose|strong="H0977"\w* none of his \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*.\f + \fr 3.31  \ft the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence\f* 

For the froward \add is\add* abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but his secret \add is\add* with the righteous.

For the froward is abomination to the  LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.

For the \w froward|strong="H3868"\w* \add is\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but his \w secret|strong="H5475"\w* \add is\add* with the \w righteous|strong="H3477"\w*. 

¶ The curse of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

¶ The curse of the  LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

¶ The \w curse|strong="H3994"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* in the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*: but he \w blesseth|strong="H1288"\w* the \w habitation|strong="H5116"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*. 

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Surely he \w scorneth|strong="H3887"\w* the \w scorners|strong="H3887"\w*: but he \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* \w grace|strong="H2580"\w* unto the \w lowly|strong="H6035"\w*. 

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

The \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* shall \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w glory|strong="H3519"\w*: but \w shame|strong="H7036"\w* shall be the \w promotion|strong="H7311"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w*.\f + \fr 3.35  \ft shall be…: Heb. exalteth the fools\f* 

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w*, ye \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* of a \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, and \w attend|strong="H7181"\w* to \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

For I \w give|strong="H5414"\w* you \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w doctrine|strong="H3948"\w*, \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* ye not my \w law|strong="H8451"\w*. 

For I was my father’s son, tender and only \add beloved\add* in the sight of my mother.

For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

For I was my \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w tender|strong="H7390"\w* and \w only|strong="H3173"\w* \add beloved\add* in the \w sight|strong="H6440"\w* of my \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*. 

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

He \w taught|strong="H3384"\w* me also, and \w said|strong="H0559"\w* unto me, Let thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w retain|strong="H8551"\w* my \w words|strong="H1697"\w*: \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* my \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*, and \w live|strong="H2421"\w*. 

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget \add it\add* not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

\w Get|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \w get|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*: \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* \add it\add* not; neither \w decline|strong="H5186"\w* from the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of my \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

\w Forsake|strong="H5800"\w* her not, and she shall \w preserve|strong="H8104"\w* thee: \w love|strong="H0157"\w* her, and she shall \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* thee. 

Wisdom \add is\add* the principal thing; \add therefore\add* get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

\w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \add is\add* the principal \w thing|strong="H7225"\w*; \add therefore\add* \w get|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*: and with all thy \w getting|strong="H7075"\w* get \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

\w Exalt|strong="H5549"\w* her, and she shall \w promote|strong="H7311"\w* thee: she shall bring thee to \w honour|strong="H3513"\w*, when thou dost \w embrace|strong="H2263"\w* her. 

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

+ \fr 4.9  \ft a crown…: or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory

She shall \w give|strong="H5414"\w* to thine \w head|strong="H7218"\w* an \w ornament|strong="H3880"\w* of \w grace|strong="H2580"\w*: a \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* of \w glory|strong="H8597"\w* shall she \w deliver|strong="H4042"\w* to thee.\f + \fr 4.9  \ft a crown…: or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory\f* 

Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w*, O my \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, and \w receive|strong="H3947"\w* my \w sayings|strong="H0561"\w*; and the \w years|strong="H8141"\w* of thy \w life|strong="H2416"\w* shall be \w many|strong="H7235"\w*. 

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

I have \w taught|strong="H3384"\w* thee in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*; I have \w led|strong="H1869"\w* thee in \w right|strong="H3476"\w* \w paths|strong="H4570"\w*. 

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

When thou \w goest|strong="H3212"\w*, thy \w steps|strong="H6806"\w* shall not be \w straitened|strong="H3334"\w*; and when thou \w runnest|strong="H7323"\w*, thou shalt not \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*. 

Take fast hold of instruction; let \add her\add* not go: keep her; for she \add is\add* thy life.

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

Take fast \w hold|strong="H2388"\w* of \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*; let \add her\add* not \w go|strong="H7503"\w*: \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* her; for she \add is\add* thy \w life|strong="H2416"\w*. 

¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil \add men\add*.

¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

¶ \w Enter|strong="H0935"\w* not into the \w path|strong="H0734"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, and \w go|strong="H0833"\w* not in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add men\add*. 

\w Avoid|strong="H6544"\w* it, \w pass|strong="H5674"\w* not by it, \w turn|strong="H7847"\w* from it, and pass \w away|strong="H5674"\w*. 

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause \add some\add* to fall.

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

For they \w sleep|strong="H3462"\w* not, except they have done \w mischief|strong="H7489"\w*; and their \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w* is taken \w away|strong="H1497"\w*, unless they cause \add some\add* to \w fall|strong="H3782"\w*. 

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

For they \w eat|strong="H3898"\w* the \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* of \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*, and \w drink|strong="H8354"\w* the \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* of \w violence|strong="H2555"\w*. 

But the path of the just \add is\add* as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

But the \w path|strong="H0734"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* as the \w shining|strong="H5051"\w* \w light|strong="H0216"\w*, that \w shineth|strong="H0215"\w* \w more|strong="H1980"\w* and more unto the \w perfect|strong="H3559"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w*. 

The way of the wicked \add is\add* as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* as \w darkness|strong="H0653"\w*: they \w know|strong="H3045"\w* not at what they \w stumble|strong="H3782"\w*. 

¶ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

¶ My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w attend|strong="H7181"\w* to my \w words|strong="H1697"\w*; \w incline|strong="H5186"\w* thine \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* unto my \w sayings|strong="H0561"\w*. 

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

Let them not \w depart|strong="H3868"\w* from thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*; \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* them in the \w midst|strong="H8432"\w* of thine \w heart|strong="H3824"\w*. 

For they \add are\add* life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

For they \add are\add* \w life|strong="H2416"\w* unto those that \w find|strong="H4672"\w* them, and \w health|strong="H4832"\w* to all their \w flesh|strong="H1320"\w*.\f + \fr 4.22  \ft health: Heb. medicine\f* 

¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it \add are\add* the issues of life.

¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

¶ \w Keep|strong="H5341"\w* thy \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* with all \w diligence|strong="H4929"\w*; for out of it \add are\add* the \w issues|strong="H8444"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*.\f + \fr 4.23  \ft with…: Heb. above all keeping\f* 

Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

+ \fr 4.24  \ft a froward…: Heb. frowardness of mouth and perverseness of lips

4.24  a froward…: Heb. frowardness of mouth and perverseness of lips

Put \w away|strong="H5493"\w* from thee a \w froward|strong="H6143"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, and \w perverse|strong="H3891"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* put \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from thee.\f + \fr 4.24  \ft a froward…: Heb. frowardness of mouth and perverseness of lips\f* 

Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

Let thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w look|strong="H5027"\w* right \w on|strong="H5227"\w*, and let thine \w eyelids|strong="H6079"\w* look \w straight|strong="H3474"\w* before thee. 

Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

\w Ponder|strong="H6424"\w* the \w path|strong="H4570"\w* of thy \w feet|strong="H7272"\w*, and let all thy \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* be \w established|strong="H3559"\w*.\f + \fr 4.26  \ft let…: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright\f* 

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

\w Turn|strong="H5186"\w* not to the right \w hand|strong="H3225"\w* nor to the \w left|strong="H8040"\w*: \w remove|strong="H5493"\w* thy \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

My son, attend unto my wisdom, \add and\add* bow thine ear to my understanding:

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w attend|strong="H7181"\w* unto my \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, \add and\add* \w bow|strong="H5186"\w* thine \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* to my \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*: 

That thou mayest regard discretion, and \add that\add* thy lips may keep knowledge.

That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

That thou mayest \w regard|strong="H8104"\w* \w discretion|strong="H4209"\w*, and \add that\add* thy \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* may \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop \add as\add* an honeycomb, and her mouth \add is\add* smoother than oil:

¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

¶ For the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of a strange \w woman|strong="H2114"\w* \w drop|strong="H5197"\w* \add as\add* an \w honeycomb|strong="H5317"\w*, and her \w mouth|strong="H2441"\w* \add is\add* \w smoother|strong="H2509"\w* than \w oil|strong="H8081"\w*:\f + \fr 5.3  \ft mouth: Heb. palate\f* 

But her \w end|strong="H0319"\w* is \w bitter|strong="H4751"\w* as \w wormwood|strong="H3939"\w*, \w sharp|strong="H2299"\w* as a \w twoedged|strong="H6310"\w* \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*. 

Her \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* go \w down|strong="H3381"\w* to \w death|strong="H4194"\w*; her \w steps|strong="H6806"\w* take \w hold|strong="H8551"\w* on \w hell|strong="H7585"\w*. 

Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, \add that\add* thou canst not know \add them\add*.

Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

Lest thou shouldest \w ponder|strong="H6424"\w* the \w path|strong="H0734"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, her \w ways|strong="H4570"\w* are \w moveable|strong="H5128"\w*, \add that\add* thou canst not \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \add them\add*. 

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w* me now therefore, O ye \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, and \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* not from the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of my \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:

\w Remove|strong="H7368"\w* thy \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from her, and come not \w nigh|strong="H7126"\w* the \w door|strong="H6607"\w* of her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*: 

Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

Lest thou \w give|strong="H5414"\w* thine \w honour|strong="H1935"\w* unto \w others|strong="H0312"\w*, and thy \w years|strong="H8141"\w* unto the \w cruel|strong="H0394"\w*: 

Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours \add be\add* in the house of a stranger;

Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;

Lest \w strangers|strong="H2114"\w* be \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* with thy \w wealth|strong="H3581"\w*; and thy \w labours|strong="H6089"\w* \add be\add* in the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of a \w stranger|strong="H5237"\w*;\f + \fr 5.10  \ft thy wealth: Heb. thy strength\f* 

And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

And thou \w mourn|strong="H5098"\w* at the \w last|strong="H0319"\w*, when thy \w flesh|strong="H1320"\w* and thy \w body|strong="H7607"\w* are \w consumed|strong="H3615"\w*, 

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

And \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, How have I \w hated|strong="H8130"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, and my \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w despised|strong="H5006"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w*; 

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

And have not \w obeyed|strong="H8085"\w* the \w voice|strong="H6963"\w* of my \w teachers|strong="H3384"\w*, nor \w inclined|strong="H5186"\w* mine \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* to them that \w instructed|strong="H3925"\w* me! 

I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

I was \w almost|strong="H4592"\w* in all \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* in the \w midst|strong="H8432"\w* of the \w congregation|strong="H6951"\w* and \w assembly|strong="H5712"\w*. 

¶ Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.

¶ \w Drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* out of thine own \w cistern|strong="H0953"\w*, and running \w waters|strong="H5140"\w* out \w of|strong="H8432"\w* thine own \w well|strong="H0875"\w*. 

Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, \add and\add* rivers of waters in the streets.

Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

Let thy \w fountains|strong="H4599"\w* be \w dispersed|strong="H6327"\w* \w abroad|strong="H2351"\w*, \add and\add* \w rivers|strong="H6388"\w* of \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* in the \w streets|strong="H7339"\w*. 

Let them be only thine own, and not \w strangers’|strong="H2114"\w* with thee. 

Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.

Let thy \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w* be \w blessed|strong="H1288"\w*: and \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* with the \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* of thy \w youth|strong="H5271"\w*. 

\add Let her be as\add* the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.

Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.

\add Let her be as\add* the \w loving|strong="H0158"\w* \w hind|strong="H0365"\w* and \w pleasant|strong="H2580"\w* \w roe|strong="H3280"\w*; let her \w breasts|strong="H1717"\w* \w satisfy|strong="H7301"\w* thee at all \w times|strong="H6256"\w*; and be thou \w ravished|strong="H7686"\w* \w always|strong="H8548"\w* with her \w love|strong="H0160"\w*.\f + \fr 5.19  \ft satisfy…: Heb. water thee\f*\f + \fr 5.19  \ft be thou…: Heb. err thou always in her love\f* 

And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

And why wilt thou, my \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, be \w ravished|strong="H7686"\w* with a strange \w woman|strong="H2114"\w*, and \w embrace|strong="H2263"\w* the \w bosom|strong="H2436"\w* of a \w stranger|strong="H5237"\w*? 

For the ways of man \add are\add* before the eyes of the \nd  LORD\nd*, and he pondereth all his goings.

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the  LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

For the \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add are\add* \w before|strong="H5227"\w* the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, and he \w pondereth|strong="H6424"\w* all his \w goings|strong="H4570"\w*. 

¶ His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

¶ His own \w iniquities|strong="H5771"\w* shall \w take|strong="H3920"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* himself, and he shall be \w holden|strong="H8551"\w* with the \w cords|strong="H2256"\w* of his \w sins|strong="H2403"\w*.\f + \fr 5.22  \ft sins: Heb. sin\f* 

He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

He shall \w die|strong="H4191"\w* without \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*; and in the \w greatness|strong="H7230"\w* of his \w folly|strong="H0200"\w* he shall go \w astray|strong="H7686"\w*. 

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, \add if\add* thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, if thou be \w surety|strong="H6148"\w* for thy \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*, \add if\add* thou hast \w stricken|strong="H8628"\w* thy \w hand|strong="H3709"\w* with a \w stranger|strong="H2114"\w*, 

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

Thou art \w snared|strong="H3369"\w* with the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of thy \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, thou art \w taken|strong="H3920"\w* with the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of thy \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

+ \fr 6.3  \ft and make…: or, so shalt thou prevail with thy friend

\w Do|strong="H6213"\w* this \w now|strong="H0645"\w*, my \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, and \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* thyself, when thou art \w come|strong="H0935"\w* into the \w hand|strong="H3709"\w* of thy \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*; \w go|strong="H3212"\w*, \w humble|strong="H7511"\w* thyself, and make \w sure|strong="H7292"\w* thy \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*.\f + \fr 6.3  \ft and make…: or, so shalt thou prevail with thy friend\f* 

\w Give|strong="H5414"\w* not \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w* to thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, nor \w slumber|strong="H8572"\w* to thine \w eyelids|strong="H6079"\w*. 

Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand \add of the hunter\add*, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

\w Deliver|strong="H5337"\w* thyself as a \w roe|strong="H6643"\w* from the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \add of the hunter\add*, and as a \w bird|strong="H6833"\w* from the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of the \w fowler|strong="H3353"\w*. 

¶ \w Go|strong="H3212"\w* to the \w ant|strong="H5244"\w*, thou \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w*; \w consider|strong="H7200"\w* her \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*, and be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*: 

Which having no \w guide|strong="H7101"\w*, \w overseer|strong="H7860"\w*, or \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w*, 

Provideth her meat in the summer, \add and\add* gathereth her food in the harvest.

Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

\w Provideth|strong="H3559"\w* her \w meat|strong="H3899"\w* in the \w summer|strong="H7019"\w*, \add and\add* \w gathereth|strong="H0103"\w* her \w food|strong="H3978"\w* in the \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w*. 

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

How long wilt thou \w sleep|strong="H7901"\w*, O \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w*? when wilt thou \w arise|strong="H6965"\w* out of thy \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*? 

\add Yet\add* a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

\add Yet\add* a \w little|strong="H4592"\w* \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*, a \w little|strong="H4592"\w* \w slumber|strong="H8572"\w*, a \w little|strong="H4592"\w* \w folding|strong="H2264"\w* of the \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* to \w sleep|strong="H7901"\w*: 

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

So shall thy \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* as one that \w travelleth|strong="H1980"\w*, and thy \w want|strong="H4270"\w* as an \w armed|strong="H4043"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*. 

¶ A \w naughty|strong="H1100"\w* \w person|strong="H0120"\w*, a \w wicked|strong="H0205"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* with a \w froward|strong="H6143"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;

He \w winketh|strong="H7169"\w* with his \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, he \w speaketh|strong="H4448"\w* with his \w feet|strong="H7272"\w*, he \w teacheth|strong="H3384"\w* with his \w fingers|strong="H0676"\w*; 

Frowardness \add is\add* in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

\w Frowardness|strong="H8419"\w* \add is\add* in his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, he \w deviseth|strong="H2790"\w* \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w* \w continually|strong="H6256"\w*; he \w soweth|strong="H7971"\w* \w discord|strong="H4066"\w*.\f + \fr 6.14  \ft soweth: Heb. casteth forth\f* 

Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.

Therefore shall his \w calamity|strong="H0343"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*; \w suddenly|strong="H6621"\w* shall he be \w broken|strong="H7665"\w* without \w remedy|strong="H4832"\w*. 

¶ These six \add things\add* doth the \nd  LORD\nd* hate: yea, seven \add are\add* an abomination unto him:

¶ These six things doth the  LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

¶ These \w six|strong="H8337"\w* \add things\add* doth the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w*: yea, \w seven|strong="H7651"\w* \add are\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* unto \w him|strong="H5315"\w*:\f + \fr 6.16  \ft unto…: Heb. of his soul\f* 

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

A \w proud|strong="H7311"\w* \w look|strong="H5869"\w*, a \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*, and \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* that \w shed|strong="H8210"\w* \w innocent|strong="H5355"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*,\f + \fr 6.17  \ft A proud…: Heb. Haughty eyes\f* 

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

An \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* that \w deviseth|strong="H2790"\w* \w wicked|strong="H0205"\w* \w imaginations|strong="H4284"\w*, \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* that be \w swift|strong="H4116"\w* in \w running|strong="H7323"\w* to \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*, 

A false witness \add that\add* speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

A \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \add that\add* \w speaketh|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w*, and he that \w soweth|strong="H7971"\w* \w discord|strong="H4090"\w* among \w brethren|strong="H0251"\w*. 

¶ My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

¶ My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w keep|strong="H5341"\w* thy \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w commandment|strong="H4687"\w*, and \w forsake|strong="H5203"\w* not the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* of thy \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*: 

Bind them continually upon thine heart, \add and\add* tie them about thy neck.

Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

\w Bind|strong="H7194"\w* them \w continually|strong="H8548"\w* upon thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, \add and\add* \w tie|strong="H6029"\w* them about thy \w neck|strong="H1621"\w*. 

When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and \add when\add* thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

When thou \w goest|strong="H1980"\w*, it shall \w lead|strong="H5148"\w* thee; when thou \w sleepest|strong="H7901"\w*, it shall \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* thee; and \add when\add* thou \w awakest|strong="H6974"\w*, it shall \w talk|strong="H7878"\w* with thee. 

For the commandment \add is\add* a lamp; and the law \add is\add* light; and reproofs of instruction \add are\add* the way of life:

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

For the \w commandment|strong="H4687"\w* \add is\add* a \w lamp|strong="H5216"\w*; and the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* \add is\add* \w light|strong="H0216"\w*; and \w reproofs|strong="H8433"\w* of \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \add are\add* the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*:\f + \fr 6.23  \ft lamp: or, candle\f* 

To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

To \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* thee from the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*, from the \w flattery|strong="H2513"\w* of the \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* of a strange \w woman|strong="H5237"\w*.\f + \fr 6.24  \ft of the…: or, of the strange tongue\f* 

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

\w Lust|strong="H2530"\w* not after her \w beauty|strong="H3308"\w* in thine \w heart|strong="H3824"\w*; neither let her \w take|strong="H3947"\w* thee with her \w eyelids|strong="H6079"\w*. 

For by means of a whorish woman \add a man is brought\add* to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

+ \fr 6.26  \ft the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man’s wife

For by means \w of|strong="H1157"\w* a \w whorish|strong="H2181"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \add a man is brought\add* to a \w piece|strong="H3603"\w* of \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*: and the \w adulteress|strong="H0802"\w* will \w hunt|strong="H6679"\w* for the \w precious|strong="H3368"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w*.\f + \fr 6.26  \ft the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man’s wife\f* 

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w take|strong="H2846"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* in his \w bosom|strong="H2436"\w*, and his \w clothes|strong="H0899"\w* not be \w burned|strong="H8313"\w*? 

Can \w one|strong="H0376"\w* \w go|strong="H1980"\w* upon hot \w coals|strong="H1513"\w*, and his \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* not be \w burned|strong="H3554"\w*? 

So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

So he that goeth \w in|strong="H0935"\w* to his \w neighbour’s|strong="H7453"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w*; whosoever \w toucheth|strong="H5060"\w* her shall not be \w innocent|strong="H5352"\w*. 

\add Men\add* do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

\add Men\add* do not \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* a \w thief|strong="H1590"\w*, if he \w steal|strong="H1589"\w* to \w satisfy|strong="H4390"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* when he is \w hungry|strong="H7456"\w*; 

But \add if\add* he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

But \add if\add* he be \w found|strong="H4672"\w*, he shall \w restore|strong="H7999"\w* \w sevenfold|strong="H7659"\w*; he shall \w give|strong="H5414"\w* all the \w substance|strong="H1952"\w* of his \w house|strong="H1004"\w*. 

\add But\add* whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he \add that\add* doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

\add But\add* whoso committeth \w adultery|strong="H5003"\w* with a \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w lacketh|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*: he \add that\add* \w doeth|strong="H6213"\w* it \w destroyeth|strong="H7843"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*.\f + \fr 6.32  \ft understanding: Heb. heart\f* 

A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

A \w wound|strong="H5061"\w* and \w dishonour|strong="H7036"\w* shall he \w get|strong="H4672"\w*; and his \w reproach|strong="H2781"\w* shall not be wiped \w away|strong="H4229"\w*. 

For jealousy \add is\add* the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

For \w jealousy|strong="H7068"\w* \add is\add* the \w rage|strong="H2534"\w* of a \w man|strong="H1397"\w*: therefore he will not \w spare|strong="H2550"\w* in the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of \w vengeance|strong="H5359"\w*. 

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

+ \fr 6.35  \ft He will…: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom

He will not \w regard|strong="H5375"\w* any \w ransom|strong="H3724"\w*; neither will he rest \w content|strong="H0014"\w*, though thou givest \w many|strong="H7235"\w* \w gifts|strong="H7810"\w*.\f + \fr 6.35  \ft He will…: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom\f* 

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* my \w words|strong="H0561"\w*, and lay \w up|strong="H6845"\w* my \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w* with thee. 

Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.

\w Keep|strong="H8104"\w* my \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*, and \w live|strong="H2421"\w*; and my \w law|strong="H8451"\w* as the \w apple|strong="H0380"\w* of thine \w eye|strong="H5869"\w*. 

Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.

\w Bind|strong="H7194"\w* them upon thy \w fingers|strong="H0676"\w*, \w write|strong="H3789"\w* them upon the \w table|strong="H3871"\w* of thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*. 

Say unto wisdom, Thou \add art\add* my sister; and call understanding \add thy\add* kinswoman:

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

\w Say|strong="H0559"\w* unto \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, Thou \add art\add* my \w sister|strong="H0269"\w*; and \w call|strong="H7121"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w* \add thy\add* \w kinswoman|strong="H4129"\w*: 

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger \add which\add* flattereth with her words.

That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

That they may \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* thee from the \w strange|strong="H2114"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*, from the \w stranger|strong="H5237"\w* \add which\add* \w flattereth|strong="H2505"\w* with her \w words|strong="H0561"\w*. 

¶ For at the \w window|strong="H2474"\w* of my \w house|strong="H1004"\w* I \w looked|strong="H8259"\w* through my \w casement|strong="H0822"\w*, 

And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

And \w beheld|strong="H7200"\w* among the simple \w ones|strong="H6612"\w*, I \w discerned|strong="H0995"\w* among the \w youths|strong="H1121"\w*, a young \w man|strong="H5288"\w* \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*,\f + \fr 7.7  \ft the youths: Heb. the sons\f* 

Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,

Passing \w through|strong="H5674"\w* the \w street|strong="H7784"\w* \w near|strong="H0681"\w* her \w corner|strong="H6434"\w*; and he \w went|strong="H6805"\w* the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* to her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*, 

In the \w twilight|strong="H5399"\w*, in the \w evening|strong="H3117"\w*, in the \w black|strong="H0380"\w* and \w dark|strong="H0653"\w* \w night|strong="H3915"\w*:\f + \fr 7.9  \ft in the evening: Heb. in the evening of days\f* 

And, behold, there met him a woman \add with\add* the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.

And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.

And, behold, there \w met|strong="H7125"\w* him a \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \add with\add* the \w attire|strong="H7897"\w* of an \w harlot|strong="H2181"\w*, and \w subtil|strong="H5341"\w* of \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*. 

(She \add is\add* loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

(She \add is\add* \w loud|strong="H1993"\w* and \w stubborn|strong="H5637"\w*; her \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w abide|strong="H7931"\w* not in her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*: 

Now \add is she\add* without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

\w Now|strong="H6471"\w* \add is she\add* \w without|strong="H2351"\w*, \w now|strong="H6471"\w* in the \w streets|strong="H7339"\w*, and lieth in \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* \w at|strong="H0681"\w* every \w corner|strong="H6438"\w*.) 

So she caught him, and kissed him, \add and\add* with an impudent face said unto him,

So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

So she \w caught|strong="H2388"\w* him, and \w kissed|strong="H5401"\w* him, \add and\add* with an \w impudent|strong="H5810"\w* \w face|strong="H6440"\w* \w said|strong="H0559"\w* unto him,\f + \fr 7.13  \ft with…: Heb. she strengthened her face and said\f* 

\add I have\add* peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.

\add I have\add* \w peace|strong="H8002"\w* \w offerings|strong="H2077"\w* with me; this \w day|strong="H3117"\w* have I \w payed|strong="H7999"\w* my \w vows|strong="H5088"\w*.\f + \fr 7.14  \ft I have…: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me\f* 

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

Therefore came I \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* to \w meet|strong="H7125"\w* thee, diligently to \w seek|strong="H7836"\w* thy \w face|strong="H6440"\w*, and I have \w found|strong="H4672"\w* thee. 

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved \add works\add*, with fine linen of Egypt.

I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

I have \w decked|strong="H7234"\w* my \w bed|strong="H6210"\w* with \w coverings|strong="H4765"\w* of tapestry, with \w carved|strong="H2405"\w* \add works\add*, with fine \w linen|strong="H0330"\w* of \w Egypt|strong="H4714"\w*. 

I have \w perfumed|strong="H5130"\w* my \w bed|strong="H4904"\w* with \w myrrh|strong="H4753"\w*, \w aloes|strong="H0174"\w*, and \w cinnamon|strong="H7076"\w*. 

Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

\w Come|strong="H3212"\w*, let us take our \w fill|strong="H7301"\w* of \w love|strong="H1730"\w* until the \w morning|strong="H1242"\w*: let us \w solace|strong="H5965"\w* ourselves with \w loves|strong="H0159"\w*. 

For the goodman \add is\add* not at home, he is gone a long journey:

For the \w goodman|strong="H0376"\w* \add is\add* not at \w home|strong="H1004"\w*, he is \w gone|strong="H1980"\w* a \w long|strong="H7350"\w* \w journey|strong="H1870"\w*: 

He hath taken a bag of money with him, \add and\add* will come home at the day appointed.

He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

He hath \w taken|strong="H3947"\w* a \w bag|strong="H6872"\w* of \w money|strong="H3701"\w* with \w him|strong="H3027"\w*, \add and\add* will \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \w home|strong="H1004"\w* at the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* \w appointed|strong="H3677"\w*.\f + \fr 7.20  \ft with…: Heb. in his hand\f*\f + \fr 7.20  \ft the day…: or, the new moon\f* 

With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

With her \w much|strong="H7230"\w* fair \w speech|strong="H3948"\w* she caused him to \w yield|strong="H5186"\w*, with the \w flattering|strong="H2506"\w* of her \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* she \w forced|strong="H5080"\w* him. 

He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

He \w goeth|strong="H1980"\w* \w after|strong="H0310"\w* her \w straightway|strong="H6597"\w*, as an \w ox|strong="H7794"\w* \w goeth|strong="H0935"\w* to the \w slaughter|strong="H2874"\w*, or as a \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* to the \w correction|strong="H4148"\w* of the \w stocks|strong="H5914"\w*;\f + \fr 7.22  \ft straightway: Heb. suddenly\f* 

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it \add is\add* for his life.

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

Till a \w dart|strong="H2671"\w* \w strike|strong="H6398"\w* through his \w liver|strong="H3516"\w*; as a \w bird|strong="H6833"\w* \w hasteth|strong="H4116"\w* to the \w snare|strong="H6341"\w*, and \w knoweth|strong="H3045"\w* not that it \add is\add* for his \w life|strong="H5315"\w*. 

¶ Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

¶ \w Hearken|strong="H8085"\w* unto me now therefore, O ye \w children|strong="H1121"\w*, and \w attend|strong="H7181"\w* to the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of my \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

Let not thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w decline|strong="H7847"\w* to her \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*, go not \w astray|strong="H8582"\w* in her \w paths|strong="H5410"\w*. 

For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong \add men\add* have been slain by her.

For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.

For she hath cast \w down|strong="H5307"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w wounded|strong="H2491"\w*: yea, many \w strong|strong="H6099"\w* \add men\add* have been \w slain|strong="H2026"\w* by her. 

Her house \add is\add* the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

Her \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \add is\add* the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* to \w hell|strong="H7585"\w*, going \w down|strong="H3381"\w* to the \w chambers|strong="H2315"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

Doth not \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w cry|strong="H7121"\w*? and \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* put \w forth|strong="H5414"\w* her \w voice|strong="H6963"\w*? 

She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.

She \w standeth|strong="H5324"\w* in the \w top|strong="H7218"\w* of high \w places|strong="H4791"\w*, by the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* in the \w places|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w paths|strong="H5410"\w*. 

She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.

She \w crieth|strong="H7442"\w* \w at|strong="H3027"\w* the \w gates|strong="H8179"\w*, at the \w entry|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w city|strong="H7176"\w*, at the \w coming|strong="H3996"\w* in at the \w doors|strong="H6607"\w*. 

Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice \add is\add* to the sons of man.

Unto you, O \w men|strong="H0376"\w*, I \w call|strong="H7121"\w*; and my \w voice|strong="H6963"\w* \add is\add* to the \w sons|strong="H1121"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w*. 

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

O ye \w simple|strong="H6612"\w*, \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H6195"\w*: and, ye \w fools|strong="H3684"\w*, be ye of an \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*. 

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips \add shall be\add* right things.

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w*; for I will \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* of excellent \w things|strong="H5057"\w*; and the \w opening|strong="H4669"\w* of my \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add shall be\add* right \w things|strong="H4339"\w*. 

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness \add is\add* an abomination to my lips.

For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

For my \w mouth|strong="H2441"\w* shall \w speak|strong="H1897"\w* \w truth|strong="H0571"\w*; and \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to my \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*.\f + \fr 8.7  \ft an…: Heb. the abomination of my lips\f* 

All the words of my mouth \add are\add* in righteousness; \add there is\add* nothing froward or perverse in them.

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

All the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of my \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \add are\add* in \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*; \add there is\add* nothing \w froward|strong="H6617"\w* or \w perverse|strong="H6141"\w* in them.\f + \fr 8.8  \ft froward: Heb. wreathed\f* 

They \add are\add* all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

They \add are\add* all \w plain|strong="H5228"\w* to him that \w understandeth|strong="H0995"\w*, and \w right|strong="H3477"\w* to them that \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

\w Receive|strong="H3947"\w* my \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, and not \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*; and \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* rather than \w choice|strong="H0977"\w* \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*. 

For wisdom \add is\add* better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

For \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than \w rubies|strong="H6443"\w*; and all the things that may be \w desired|strong="H2656"\w* are not to be \w compared|strong="H7737"\w* to it. 

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

I \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w dwell|strong="H7931"\w* with \w prudence|strong="H6195"\w*, and find \w out|strong="H4672"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* of witty \w inventions|strong="H4209"\w*.\f + \fr 8.12  \ft prudence: or, subtilty\f* 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

The fear of the  LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* to \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: \w pride|strong="H1344"\w*, and \w arrogancy|strong="H1347"\w*, and the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*, and the \w froward|strong="H8419"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, do I \w hate|strong="H8130"\w*. 

Counsel \add is\add* mine, and sound wisdom: I \add am\add* understanding; I have strength.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

\w Counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \add is\add* mine, and sound \w wisdom|strong="H8454"\w*: I \add am\add* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*; I have \w strength|strong="H1369"\w*. 

By me \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \w reign|strong="H4427"\w*, and \w princes|strong="H7336"\w* \w decree|strong="H2710"\w* \w justice|strong="H6664"\w*. 

By me princes rule, and nobles, \add even\add* all the judges of the earth.

By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

By me \w princes|strong="H8269"\w* \w rule|strong="H8323"\w*, and \w nobles|strong="H5081"\w*, \add even\add* all the \w judges|strong="H8199"\w* of the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*. 

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

I \w love|strong="H0157"\w* them that \w love|strong="H0157"\w* me; and those that seek me \w early|strong="H7836"\w* shall \w find|strong="H4672"\w* me. 

Riches and honour \add are\add* with me; \add yea\add*, durable riches and righteousness.

Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

\w Riches|strong="H6239"\w* and \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* \add are\add* with me; \add yea\add*, \w durable|strong="H6276"\w* \w riches|strong="H1952"\w* and \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*. 

My fruit \add is\add* better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

My \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*, yea, than fine \w gold|strong="H6337"\w*; and my \w revenue|strong="H8393"\w* than \w choice|strong="H0977"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*. 

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

I \w lead|strong="H1980"\w* in the \w way|strong="H0734"\w* of \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*, in the \w midst|strong="H8432"\w* of the \w paths|strong="H5410"\w* of \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*:\f + \fr 8.20  \ft lead: or, walk\f* 

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

That I may cause those that \w love|strong="H0157"\w* me to \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w substance|strong="H3426"\w*; and I will \w fill|strong="H4390"\w* their \w treasures|strong="H0214"\w*. 

The \nd  LORD\nd* possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

The  LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w possessed|strong="H7069"\w* me in the \w beginning|strong="H7225"\w* of his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*, \w before|strong="H6924"\w* his \w works|strong="H4659"\w* of old. 

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

I was set \w up|strong="H5258"\w* from \w everlasting|strong="H5769"\w*, from the \w beginning|strong="H7218"\w*, or \w ever|strong="H6924"\w* the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* was. 

When \add there were\add* no depths, I was brought forth; when \add there were\add* no fountains abounding with water.

When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

When \add there were\add* no \w depths|strong="H8415"\w*, I was brought \w forth|strong="H2342"\w*; when \add there were\add* no \w fountains|strong="H4599"\w* \w abounding|strong="H3513"\w* with \w water|strong="H4325"\w*. 

Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

Before the \w mountains|strong="H2022"\w* were \w settled|strong="H2883"\w*, \w before|strong="H6440"\w* the \w hills|strong="H1389"\w* was I brought \w forth|strong="H2342"\w*: 

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

While as yet he had not \w made|strong="H6213"\w* the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*, nor the \w fields|strong="H2351"\w*, nor the highest \w part|strong="H7218"\w* of the \w dust|strong="H6083"\w* of the \w world|strong="H8398"\w*.\f + \fr 8.26  \ft fields: or, open places\f*\f + \fr 8.26  \ft the highest…: or, the chief part\f* 

When he prepared the heavens, I \add was\add* there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

When he \w prepared|strong="H3559"\w* the \w heavens|strong="H8064"\w*, I \add was\add* there: when he \w set|strong="H2710"\w* a \w compass|strong="H2329"\w* upon the \w face|strong="H6440"\w* of the \w depth|strong="H8415"\w*:\f + \fr 8.27  \ft a compass: or, a circle\f* 

When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

When he \w established|strong="H0553"\w* the \w clouds|strong="H7834"\w* \w above|strong="H4605"\w*: when he \w strengthened|strong="H5810"\w* the \w fountains|strong="H5869"\w* of the \w deep|strong="H8415"\w*: 

When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

When he \w gave|strong="H7760"\w* to the \w sea|strong="H3220"\w* his \w decree|strong="H2706"\w*, that the \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* should not \w pass|strong="H5674"\w* his \w commandment|strong="H6310"\w*: when he \w appointed|strong="H2710"\w* the \w foundations|strong="H4144"\w* of the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*: 

Then I was by him, \add as\add* one brought up \add with him:\add* and I was daily \add his\add* delight, rejoicing always before him;

Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

Then I was by \w him|strong="H0681"\w*, \add as\add* one brought \w up|strong="H0525"\w* \add with him:\add* and I was \w daily|strong="H3117"\w* \add his\add* \w delight|strong="H8191"\w*, \w rejoicing|strong="H7832"\w* \w always|strong="H6256"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* him; 

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights \add were\add* with the sons of men.

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

\w Rejoicing|strong="H7832"\w* in the habitable \w part|strong="H8398"\w* of his \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*; and my \w delights|strong="H8191"\w* \add were\add* with the \w sons|strong="H1121"\w* of \w men|strong="H0120"\w*. 

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed \add are they that\add* keep my ways.

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

Now therefore \w hearken|strong="H8085"\w* unto me, O ye \w children|strong="H1121"\w*: for \w blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \add are they that\add* \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* my \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*. 

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, and be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*, and \w refuse|strong="H6544"\w* it not. 

Blessed \add is\add* the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

\w Blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* that \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* me, \w watching|strong="H8245"\w* \w daily|strong="H3117"\w* at my \w gates|strong="H1817"\w*, \w waiting|strong="H8104"\w* at the \w posts|strong="H4201"\w* of my \w doors|strong="H6607"\w*. 

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the \nd  LORD\nd*.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the  LORD.

For whoso \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* me \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, and shall \w obtain|strong="H6329"\w* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.\f + \fr 8.35  \ft obtain: Heb. bring forth\f* 

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

But he that \w sinneth|strong="H2398"\w* against me \w wrongeth|strong="H2554"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: all they that \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* me \w love|strong="H0157"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:

\w Wisdom|strong="H2454"\w* hath \w builded|strong="H1129"\w* her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*, she hath hewn \w out|strong="H2672"\w* her \w seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w pillars|strong="H5982"\w*: 

She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.

She hath \w killed|strong="H2873"\w* her \w beasts|strong="H2874"\w*; she hath \w mingled|strong="H4537"\w* her \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*; she hath also \w furnished|strong="H6186"\w* her \w table|strong="H7979"\w*.\f + \fr 9.2  \ft her beasts: Heb. her killing\f* 

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,

She hath sent \w forth|strong="H7971"\w* her \w maidens|strong="H5291"\w*: she \w crieth|strong="H7121"\w* \w upon|strong="H1610"\w* the highest \w places|strong="H4791"\w* of the \w city|strong="H7176"\w*, 

Whoso \add is\add* simple, let him turn in hither: \add as for\add* him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Whoso \add is\add* \w simple|strong="H6612"\w*, let him turn \w in|strong="H5493"\w* hither: \add as for\add* him that \w wanteth|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*, she \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* to him, 

Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine \add which\add* I have mingled.

Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

\w Come|strong="H3212"\w*, \w eat|strong="H3898"\w* of my \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*, and \w drink|strong="H8354"\w* of the \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* \add which\add* I have \w mingled|strong="H4537"\w*. 

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

\w Forsake|strong="H5800"\w* the \w foolish|strong="H6612"\w*, and \w live|strong="H2421"\w*; and \w go|strong="H0833"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked \add man getteth\add* himself a blot.

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

He that \w reproveth|strong="H3256"\w* a \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w getteth|strong="H3947"\w* to himself \w shame|strong="H7036"\w*: and he that \w rebuketh|strong="H3198"\w* a \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add man getteth\add* himself a \w blot|strong="H3971"\w*. 

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

\w Reprove|strong="H3198"\w* not a \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w*, lest he \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* thee: \w rebuke|strong="H3198"\w* a wise \w man|strong="H2450"\w*, and he will \w love|strong="H0157"\w* thee. 

Give \add instruction\add* to a wise \add man\add*, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just \add man\add*, and he will increase in learning.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

\w Give|strong="H5414"\w* \add instruction\add* to a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add man\add*, and he will be yet \w wiser|strong="H2449"\w*: \w teach|strong="H3045"\w* a \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add*, and he will \w increase|strong="H3254"\w* in \w learning|strong="H3948"\w*. 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy \add is\add* understanding.

The fear of the  LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* the \w beginning|strong="H8462"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*: and the \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* of the \w holy|strong="H6918"\w* \add is\add* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

For by me thy \w days|strong="H3117"\w* shall be \w multiplied|strong="H7235"\w*, and the \w years|strong="H8141"\w* of thy \w life|strong="H2416"\w* shall be \w increased|strong="H3254"\w*. 

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but \add if\add* thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear \add it\add*.

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

If thou be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*, thou shalt be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w* for thyself: but \add if\add* thou \w scornest|strong="H3887"\w*, thou alone shalt \w bear|strong="H5375"\w* \add it\add*. 

¶ A foolish woman \add is\add* clamorous: \add she is\add* simple, and knoweth nothing.

¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.

¶ A \w foolish|strong="H3687"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \add is\add* \w clamorous|strong="H1993"\w*: \add she is\add* \w simple|strong="H6615"\w*, \w and|strong="H1077"\w* \w knoweth|strong="H3045"\w* \w nothing|strong="H4100"\w*. 

For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

For she \w sitteth|strong="H3427"\w* at the \w door|strong="H6607"\w* of her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*, on a \w seat|strong="H3678"\w* in the high \w places|strong="H4791"\w* of the \w city|strong="H7176"\w*, 

To \w call|strong="H7121"\w* \w passengers|strong="H5674"\w* who go \w right|strong="H3474"\w* on their \w ways|strong="H0734"\w*: 

Whoso \add is\add* simple, let him turn in hither: and \add as for\add* him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Whoso \add is\add* \w simple|strong="H6612"\w*, let him turn \w in|strong="H5493"\w* hither: and \add as for\add* him that \w wanteth|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*, she \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* to him, 

Stolen waters are sweet, and bread \add eaten\add* in secret is pleasant.

\w Stolen|strong="H1589"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* are \w sweet|strong="H4985"\w*, and \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* \add eaten\add* in \w secret|strong="H5643"\w* is \w pleasant|strong="H5276"\w*.\f + \fr 9.17  \ft eaten…: Heb. of secrecies\f* 

But he knoweth not that the dead \add are\add* there; \add and that\add* her guests \add are\add* in the depths of hell.

But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.

But he \w knoweth|strong="H3045"\w* not that the \w dead|strong="H7496"\w* \add are\add* there; \add and that\add* her \w guests|strong="H7121"\w* \add are\add* in the \w depths|strong="H6012"\w* of \w hell|strong="H7585"\w*. 

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son \add is\add* the heaviness of his mother.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

The \w proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* of \w Solomon|strong="H8010"\w*. A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* maketh a \w glad|strong="H8055"\w* \w father|strong="H0001"\w*: but a \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \add is\add* the \w heaviness|strong="H8424"\w* of his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*. 

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

\w Treasures|strong="H0214"\w* of \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w* \w profit|strong="H3276"\w* nothing: but \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w delivereth|strong="H5337"\w* from \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

The \nd  LORD\nd* will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

The  LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

+ \fr 10.3  \ft the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* will not \w suffer|strong="H7456"\w* the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* to \w famish|strong="H7456"\w*: but he casteth \w away|strong="H1920"\w* the \w substance|strong="H1942"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*.\f + \fr 10.3  \ft the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness\f* 

He becometh poor that dealeth \add with\add* a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

He becometh \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* that \w dealeth|strong="H6213"\w* \add with\add* a \w slack|strong="H7423"\w* \w hand|strong="H3709"\w*: but the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of the \w diligent|strong="H2742"\w* maketh \w rich|strong="H6238"\w*. 

He that gathereth in summer \add is\add* a wise son: \add but\add* he that sleepeth in harvest \add is\add* a son that causeth shame.

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

He that \w gathereth|strong="H0103"\w* in \w summer|strong="H7019"\w* \add is\add* a \w wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w*: \add but\add* he that \w sleepeth|strong="H7290"\w* in \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w* \add is\add* a \w son|strong="H1121"\w* that causeth \w shame|strong="H0954"\w*. 

Blessings \add are\add* upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

\w Blessings|strong="H1293"\w* \add are\add* upon the \w head|strong="H7218"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*: but \w violence|strong="H2555"\w* \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*. 

The memory of the just \add is\add* blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

The \w memory|strong="H2143"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* \w blessed|strong="H1293"\w*: but the \w name|strong="H8034"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w rot|strong="H7537"\w*. 

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

The \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* will \w receive|strong="H3947"\w* \w commandments|strong="H4687"\w*: but a \w prating|strong="H8193"\w* \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H3832"\w*.\f + \fr 10.8  \ft a prating…: Heb. a fool of lips\f*\f + \fr 10.8  \ft fall: Heb. be beaten\f* 

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

He that \w walketh|strong="H3212"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H8537"\w* \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* \w surely|strong="H0983"\w*: but he that \w perverteth|strong="H6140"\w* his \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* shall be \w known|strong="H3045"\w*. 

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

He that \w winketh|strong="H7169"\w* with the \w eye|strong="H5869"\w* \w causeth|strong="H5414"\w* \w sorrow|strong="H6094"\w*: but a \w prating|strong="H8193"\w* \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H3832"\w*.\f + \fr 10.10  \ft fall: Heb. be beaten\f* 

The mouth of a righteous \add man is\add* a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

The \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of a \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add man is\add* a \w well|strong="H4726"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*: but \w violence|strong="H2555"\w* \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*. 

\w Hatred|strong="H8135"\w* stirreth \w up|strong="H5782"\w* \w strifes|strong="H4090"\w*: but \w love|strong="H0160"\w* \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* all \w sins|strong="H6588"\w*. 

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod \add is\add* for the back of him that is void of understanding.

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

In the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of him that hath \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* is \w found|strong="H4672"\w*: but a \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* \add is\add* for the \w back|strong="H1460"\w* of him that is \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*.\f + \fr 10.13  \ft of understanding: Heb. of heart\f* 

Wise \add men\add* lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish \add is\add* near destruction.

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

\w Wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add men\add* lay \w up|strong="H6845"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w foolish|strong="H0191"\w* \add is\add* \w near|strong="H7138"\w* \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w*. 

The rich man’s wealth \add is\add* his strong city: the destruction of the poor \add is\add* their poverty.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

The rich \w man’s|strong="H6223"\w* \w wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \add is\add* his \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*: the \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w* of the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \add is\add* their \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w*. 

The labour of the righteous \add tendeth\add* to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

The \w labour|strong="H6468"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add tendeth\add* to \w life|strong="H2416"\w*: the \w fruit|strong="H8393"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* to \w sin|strong="H2403"\w*. 

He \add is in\add* the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

He \add is in\add* the \w way|strong="H0734"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w* that \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*: but he that \w refuseth|strong="H5800"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w erreth|strong="H8582"\w*.\f + \fr 10.17  \ft erreth: or, causeth to err\f* 

He that hideth hatred \add with\add* lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, \add is\add* a fool.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

He that \w hideth|strong="H3680"\w* \w hatred|strong="H8135"\w* \add with\add* \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*, and he that \w uttereth|strong="H3318"\w* a \w slander|strong="H1681"\w*, \add is\add* a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*. 

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips \add is\add* wise.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

In the \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w words|strong="H1697"\w* there \w wanteth|strong="H2308"\w* not \w sin|strong="H6588"\w*: but he that \w refraineth|strong="H2820"\w* his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add is\add* \w wise|strong="H7919"\w*. 

The tongue of the just \add is as\add* choice silver: the heart of the wicked \add is\add* little worth.

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

The \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add is as\add* \w choice|strong="H0977"\w* \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*: the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* little \w worth|strong="H4592"\w*. 

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

The \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w feed|strong="H7462"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w*: but \w fools|strong="H0191"\w* \w die|strong="H4191"\w* for \w want|strong="H2638"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*.\f + \fr 10.21  \ft of wisdom: Heb. of heart\f* 

The blessing of the \nd  LORD\nd*, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

The blessing of the  LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

The \w blessing|strong="H1293"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, it maketh \w rich|strong="H6238"\w*, and he \w addeth|strong="H3254"\w* no \w sorrow|strong="H6089"\w* with it. 

\add It is\add* as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

\add It is\add* as \w sport|strong="H7814"\w* to a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w mischief|strong="H2154"\w*: but a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* hath \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*. 

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

The \w fear|strong="H4034"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, it shall \w come|strong="H0935"\w* upon him: but the \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall be \w granted|strong="H5414"\w*. 

As the whirlwind passeth, so \add is\add* the wicked no \add more:\add* but the righteous \add is\add* an everlasting foundation.

As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

As the \w whirlwind|strong="H5492"\w* \w passeth|strong="H5674"\w*, so \add is\add* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* no \add more:\add* but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* an \w everlasting|strong="H5769"\w* \w foundation|strong="H3247"\w*. 

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so \add is\add* the sluggard to them that send him.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

As \w vinegar|strong="H2558"\w* to the \w teeth|strong="H8127"\w*, and as \w smoke|strong="H6227"\w* to the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, so \add is\add* the \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* to them that \w send|strong="H7971"\w* him. 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The fear of the  LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w prolongeth|strong="H3254"\w* \w days|strong="H3117"\w*: but the \w years|strong="H8141"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be \w shortened|strong="H7114"\w*.\f + \fr 10.27  \ft prolongeth: Heb. addeth\f* 

The hope of the righteous \add shall be\add* gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

The \w hope|strong="H8431"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add shall be\add* \w gladness|strong="H8057"\w*: but the \w expectation|strong="H8615"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*. 

The way of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* strength to the upright: but destruction \add shall be\add* to the workers of iniquity.

The way of the  LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* \w strength|strong="H4581"\w* to the \w upright|strong="H8537"\w*: but \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w* \add shall be\add* to the \w workers|strong="H6466"\w* of \w iniquity|strong="H0205"\w*. 

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall \w never|strong="H5769"\w* be \w removed|strong="H4131"\w*: but the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall not \w inhabit|strong="H7931"\w* the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*. 

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

The \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* bringeth \w forth|strong="H5107"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*: but the \w froward|strong="H8419"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* shall be cut \w out|strong="H3772"\w*. 

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked \add speaketh\add* frowardness.

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

The \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w know|strong="H3045"\w* what is \w acceptable|strong="H7522"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add speaketh\add* \w frowardness|strong="H8419"\w*.\f + \fr 10.32  \ft frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses\f* 

A false balance \add is\add* abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but a just weight \add is\add* his delight.

A false balance is abomination to the  LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

A \w false|strong="H4820"\w* \w balance|strong="H3976"\w* \add is\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but a \w just|strong="H8003"\w* \w weight|strong="H0068"\w* \add is\add* his \w delight|strong="H7522"\w*.\f + \fr 11.1  \ft A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit\f*\f + \fr 11.1  \ft just…: Heb. perfect stone\f* 

\add When\add* pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly \add is\add* wisdom.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

\add When\add* \w pride|strong="H2087"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w*, then \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* \w shame|strong="H7036"\w*: but with the \w lowly|strong="H6800"\w* \add is\add* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*. 

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

The \w integrity|strong="H8538"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* shall \w guide|strong="H5148"\w* them: but the \w perverseness|strong="H5558"\w* of \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* shall \w destroy|strong="H7703"\w* them. 

Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

\w Riches|strong="H1952"\w* \w profit|strong="H3276"\w* not in the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of \w wrath|strong="H5678"\w*: but \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w delivereth|strong="H5337"\w* from \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

The \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* of the \w perfect|strong="H8549"\w* shall \w direct|strong="H3474"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*: but the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* by his own \w wickedness|strong="H7564"\w*.\f + \fr 11.5  \ft direct: Heb. rectify\f* 

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in \add their own\add* naughtiness.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

The \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* shall \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* them: but \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* shall be \w taken|strong="H3920"\w* in \add their own\add* \w naughtiness|strong="H1942"\w*. 

When a wicked man dieth, \add his\add* expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust \add men\add* perisheth.

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

When a \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w dieth|strong="H4194"\w*, \add his\add* \w expectation|strong="H8615"\w* shall \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*: and the \w hope|strong="H8431"\w* of \w unjust|strong="H0205"\w* \add men\add* \w perisheth|strong="H0006"\w*. 

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* is delivered \w out|strong="H2502"\w* of \w trouble|strong="H6869"\w*, and the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* in his stead. 

An hypocrite with \add his\add* mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

An \w hypocrite|strong="H2611"\w* with \add his\add* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w destroyeth|strong="H7843"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*: but through \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* shall the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* be \w delivered|strong="H2502"\w*. 

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, \add there is\add* shouting.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

When it goeth \w well|strong="H2898"\w* with the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*, the \w city|strong="H7151"\w* \w rejoiceth|strong="H5970"\w*: and when the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*, \add there is\add* \w shouting|strong="H7440"\w*. 

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

By the \w blessing|strong="H1293"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* the \w city|strong="H7176"\w* is \w exalted|strong="H7311"\w*: but it is \w overthrown|strong="H2040"\w* by the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*. 

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

He that is \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w* \w despiseth|strong="H0936"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*: but a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* holdeth his \w peace|strong="H2790"\w*.\f + \fr 11.12  \ft void…: Heb. destitute of heart\f* 

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

+ \fr 11.13  \ft A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer

A \w talebearer|strong="H1980"\w* \w revealeth|strong="H1540"\w* \w secrets|strong="H5475"\w*: but he that is of a \w faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w concealeth|strong="H3680"\w* the \w matter|strong="H1697"\w*.\f + \fr 11.13  \ft A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer\f* 

Where no counsel \add is\add*, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors \add there is\add* safety.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Where no \w counsel|strong="H8458"\w* \add is\add*, the \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w fall|strong="H5307"\w*: but in the \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w counsellors|strong="H3289"\w* \add there is\add* \w safety|strong="H8668"\w*. 

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart \add for it:\add* and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

He that is \w surety|strong="H6148"\w* for a \w stranger|strong="H2114"\w* shall \w smart|strong="H7321"\w* \add for it:\add* and he that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w suretiship|strong="H8628"\w* is \w sure|strong="H0982"\w*.\f + \fr 11.15  \ft smart: Heb. be sore broken\f*\f + \fr 11.15  \ft suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands\f* 

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong \add men\add* retain riches.

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

A \w gracious|strong="H2580"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w retaineth|strong="H8551"\w* \w honour|strong="H3519"\w*: and \w strong|strong="H6184"\w* \add men\add* \w retain|strong="H8551"\w* \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*. 

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but \add he that is\add* cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The \w merciful|strong="H2617"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* doeth \w good|strong="H1580"\w* to his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: but \add he that is\add* \w cruel|strong="H0394"\w* \w troubleth|strong="H5916"\w* his own \w flesh|strong="H7607"\w*. 

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness \add shall be\add* a sure reward.

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w worketh|strong="H6213"\w* a \w deceitful|strong="H8267"\w* \w work|strong="H6468"\w*: but to him that \w soweth|strong="H2232"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \add shall be\add* a \w sure|strong="H0571"\w* \w reward|strong="H7938"\w*. 

As righteousness \add tendeth\add* to life: so he that pursueth evil \add pursueth it\add* to his own death.

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

As \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \add tendeth\add* to \w life|strong="H2416"\w*: so he that \w pursueth|strong="H7291"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add pursueth it\add* to his own \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

They that are of a froward heart \add are\add* abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but \add such as are\add* upright in \add their\add* way \add are\add* his delight.

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the  LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

They that are of a \w froward|strong="H6141"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add are\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but \add such as are\add* \w upright|strong="H8549"\w* in \add their\add* \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \add are\add* his \w delight|strong="H7522"\w*. 

\add Though\add* hand \add join\add* in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

\add Though\add* \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \add join\add* in \w hand|strong="H3027"\w*, the \w wicked|strong="H7451"\w* shall not be \w unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*: but the \w seed|strong="H2233"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall be \w delivered|strong="H4422"\w*. 

\add As\add* a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, \add so is\add* a fair woman which is without discretion.

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

\add As\add* a \w jewel|strong="H5141"\w* of \w gold|strong="H2091"\w* in a \w swine’s|strong="H2386"\w* \w snout|strong="H0639"\w*, \add so is\add* a \w fair|strong="H3303"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* which is \w without|strong="H5493"\w* \w discretion|strong="H2940"\w*.\f + \fr 11.22  \ft is without: Heb. departeth from\f* 

The desire of the righteous \add is\add* only good: \add but\add* the expectation of the wicked \add is\add* wrath.

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

The \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* only \w good|strong="H2896"\w*: \add but\add* the \w expectation|strong="H8615"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* \w wrath|strong="H5678"\w*. 

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and \add there is\add* that withholdeth more than is meet, but \add it tendeth\add* to poverty.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* that \w scattereth|strong="H6340"\w*, and yet \w increaseth|strong="H3254"\w*; and \add there is\add* that \w withholdeth|strong="H2820"\w* more than is \w meet|strong="H3476"\w*, but \add it tendeth\add* to \w poverty|strong="H4270"\w*. 

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

The \w liberal|strong="H1293"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* shall be made \w fat|strong="H1878"\w*: and he that \w watereth|strong="H7301"\w* shall be \w watered|strong="H3384"\w* also himself.\f + \fr 11.25  \ft liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing\f* 

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing \add shall be\add* upon the head of him that selleth \add it\add*.

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

He that \w withholdeth|strong="H4513"\w* \w corn|strong="H1250"\w*, the \w people|strong="H3816"\w* shall \w curse|strong="H5344"\w* him: but \w blessing|strong="H1293"\w* \add shall be\add* upon the \w head|strong="H7218"\w* of him that \w selleth|strong="H7666"\w* \add it\add*. 

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

He that diligently \w seeketh|strong="H7836"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w procureth|strong="H1245"\w* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w*: but he that \w seeketh|strong="H1875"\w* \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*, it shall \w come|strong="H0935"\w* unto him. 

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

He that \w trusteth|strong="H0982"\w* in his \w riches|strong="H6239"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w*: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall \w flourish|strong="H6524"\w* as a \w branch|strong="H5929"\w*. 

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool \add shall be\add* servant to the wise of heart.

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

He that \w troubleth|strong="H5916"\w* his own \w house|strong="H1004"\w* shall \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* the \w wind|strong="H7307"\w*: and the \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* \add shall be\add* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* to the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* of \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*. 

The fruit of the righteous \add is\add* a tree of life; and he that winneth souls \add is\add* wise.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

The \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* a \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*; and he that \w winneth|strong="H3947"\w* \w souls|strong="H5315"\w* \add is\add* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*.\f + \fr 11.30  \ft winneth: Heb. taketh\f* 

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Behold, the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall be \w recompensed|strong="H7999"\w* in the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*: much more the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* and the \w sinner|strong="H2398"\w*. 

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof \add is\add* brutish.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

Whoso \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but he that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \add is\add* \w brutish|strong="H1198"\w*. 

A good \add man\add* obtaineth favour of the \nd  LORD\nd*: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A good man obtaineth favour of the  LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add man\add* \w obtaineth|strong="H6329"\w* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of wicked \w devices|strong="H4209"\w* will he \w condemn|strong="H7561"\w*. 

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A \w man|strong="H0120"\w* shall not be \w established|strong="H3559"\w* by \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*: but the \w root|strong="H8328"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall not be \w moved|strong="H4131"\w*. 

A virtuous woman \add is\add* a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed \add is\add* as rottenness in his bones.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

A \w virtuous|strong="H2428"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \add is\add* a \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* to her \w husband|strong="H1167"\w*: but she that maketh \w ashamed|strong="H0954"\w* \add is\add* as \w rottenness|strong="H7538"\w* in his \w bones|strong="H6106"\w*. 

The thoughts of the righteous \add are\add* right: \add but\add* the counsels of the wicked \add are\add* deceit.

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The \w thoughts|strong="H4284"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add are\add* \w right|strong="H4941"\w*: \add but\add* the \w counsels|strong="H8458"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add are\add* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w*. 

The words of the wicked \add are\add* to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add are\add* to lie in \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* for \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* shall \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* them. 

The wicked are overthrown, and \add are\add* not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* are \w overthrown|strong="H2015"\w*, and \add are\add* not: but the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall \w stand|strong="H5975"\w*. 

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* shall be \w commended|strong="H1984"\w* \w according|strong="H6310"\w* to his \w wisdom|strong="H7922"\w*: but he that is of a \w perverse|strong="H5753"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall be \w despised|strong="H0937"\w*.\f + \fr 12.8  \ft of a…: Heb. perverse of heart\f* 

\add He that is\add* despised, and hath a servant, \add is\add* better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

\add He that is\add* \w despised|strong="H7034"\w*, and hath a \w servant|strong="H5650"\w*, \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than he that \w honoureth|strong="H3513"\w* himself, and \w lacketh|strong="H2638"\w* \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*. 

A righteous \add man\add* regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked \add are\add* cruel.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

A \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add* \w regardeth|strong="H3045"\w* the \w life|strong="H5315"\w* of his \w beast|strong="H0929"\w*: but the tender \w mercies|strong="H7356"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add are\add* \w cruel|strong="H0394"\w*.\f + \fr 12.10  \ft tender…: or, bowels\f* 

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain \add persons is\add* void of understanding.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

He that \w tilleth|strong="H5647"\w* his \w land|strong="H0127"\w* shall be \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* with \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*: but he that \w followeth|strong="H7291"\w* \w vain|strong="H7386"\w* \add persons is\add* \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*. 

The wicked desireth the net of evil \add men:\add* but the root of the righteous yieldeth \add fruit\add*.

The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w desireth|strong="H2530"\w* the \w net|strong="H4685"\w* of \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add men:\add* but the \w root|strong="H8328"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w yieldeth|strong="H5414"\w* \add fruit\add*.\f + \fr 12.12  \ft the net: or, the fortress\f* 

The wicked is snared by the transgression of \add his\add* lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

+ \fr 12.13  \ft The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips

12.13  The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips

The \w wicked|strong="H7451"\w* is \w snared|strong="H4170"\w* by the \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* of \add his\add* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*: but the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* shall come \w out|strong="H3318"\w* of \w trouble|strong="H6869"\w*.\f + \fr 12.13  \ft The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips\f* 

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of \add his\add* mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* shall be \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* with \w good|strong="H2896"\w* by the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of \add his\add* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*: and the \w recompence|strong="H1576"\w* of a \w man’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* shall be \w rendered|strong="H7725"\w* unto him. 

The way of a fool \add is\add* right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel \add is\add* wise.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* \add is\add* \w right|strong="H3477"\w* in his own \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*: but he that \w hearkeneth|strong="H8085"\w* unto \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w* \add is\add* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*. 

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent \add man\add* covereth shame.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

A \w fool’s|strong="H0191"\w* \w wrath|strong="H3708"\w* is \w presently|strong="H3117"\w* \w known|strong="H3045"\w*: but a \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add man\add* \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* \w shame|strong="H7036"\w*.\f + \fr 12.16  \ft presently: Heb. in that day\f* 

\add He that\add* speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

\add He that\add* \w speaketh|strong="H6315"\w* \w truth|strong="H0530"\w* sheweth \w forth|strong="H5046"\w* \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*: but a \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w*. 

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise \add is\add* health.

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* that \w speaketh|strong="H0981"\w* like the \w piercings|strong="H4094"\w* of a \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*: but the \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add is\add* \w health|strong="H4832"\w*. 

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue \add is\add* but for a moment.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The \w lip|strong="H8193"\w* of \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* shall be \w established|strong="H3559"\w* for \w ever|strong="H5703"\w*: but a \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \add is\add* but for a \w moment|strong="H7280"\w*. 

Deceit \add is\add* in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace \add is\add* joy.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

\w Deceit|strong="H4820"\w* \add is\add* in the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of them that \w imagine|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: but to the \w counsellors|strong="H3289"\w* of \w peace|strong="H7965"\w* \add is\add* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w*. 

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

There shall no \w evil|strong="H0205"\w* \w happen|strong="H0579"\w* to the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*: but the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be \w filled|strong="H4390"\w* with \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*. 

Lying lips \add are\add* abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but they that deal truly \add are\add* his delight.

Lying lips are abomination to the  LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

\w Lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add are\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but they that \w deal|strong="H6213"\w* \w truly|strong="H0530"\w* \add are\add* his \w delight|strong="H7522"\w*. 

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

A \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w concealeth|strong="H3680"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w proclaimeth|strong="H7121"\w* \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w*. 

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

The \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of the \w diligent|strong="H2742"\w* shall bear \w rule|strong="H4910"\w*: but the \w slothful|strong="H7423"\w* shall be under \w tribute|strong="H4522"\w*.\f + \fr 12.24  \ft slothful: or, deceitful\f* 

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

\w Heaviness|strong="H1674"\w* in the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w man|strong="H0376"\w* maketh it \w stoop|strong="H7812"\w*: but a \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w word|strong="H1697"\w* maketh it \w glad|strong="H8055"\w*. 

The righteous \add is\add* more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* more \w excellent|strong="H8446"\w* than his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*: but the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w seduceth|strong="H8582"\w* them.\f + \fr 12.26  \ft excellent: or, abundant\f* 

The slothful \add man\add* roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man \add is\add* precious.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The \w slothful|strong="H7423"\w* \add man\add* \w roasteth|strong="H2760"\w* not that which he took in \w hunting|strong="H6718"\w*: but the \w substance|strong="H1952"\w* of a \w diligent|strong="H2742"\w* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add is\add* \w precious|strong="H3368"\w*. 

In the way of righteousness \add is\add* life; and \add in\add* the pathway \add thereof there is\add* no death.

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

In the \w way|strong="H0734"\w* of \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \add is\add* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*; and \add in\add* the \w pathway|strong="H5410"\w* \add thereof there is\add* no \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

A wise son \add heareth\add* his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \add heareth\add* his \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*: but a \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* not \w rebuke|strong="H1606"\w*. 

A man shall eat good by the fruit of \add his\add* mouth: but the soul of the transgressors \add shall eat\add* violence.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* shall \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* by the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of \add his\add* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*: but the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* \add shall eat\add* \w violence|strong="H2555"\w*. 

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: \add but\add* he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

He that \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* his \w life|strong="H5315"\w*: \add but\add* he that openeth \w wide|strong="H6589"\w* his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* shall have \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w*. 

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and \add hath\add* nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \w desireth|strong="H0183"\w*, and \add hath\add* nothing: but the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w diligent|strong="H2742"\w* shall be made \w fat|strong="H1878"\w*. 

A righteous \add man\add* hateth lying: but a wicked \add man\add* is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

A \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add* \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w lying|strong="H1697"\w*: but a \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add man\add* is \w loathsome|strong="H0887"\w*, and cometh to \w shame|strong="H2659"\w*. 

Righteousness keepeth \add him that is\add* upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

\w Righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* \add him that is\add* \w upright|strong="H8537"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w*: but \w wickedness|strong="H7564"\w* \w overthroweth|strong="H5557"\w* the \w sinner|strong="H2403"\w*.\f + \fr 13.6  \ft the sinner: Heb. sin\f* 

There is that maketh himself rich, yet \add hath\add* nothing: \add there is\add* that maketh himself poor, yet \add hath\add* great riches.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* that maketh himself \w rich|strong="H6238"\w*, yet \add hath\add* nothing: \add there is\add* that maketh himself \w poor|strong="H7326"\w*, \w yet|strong="H3605"\w* \add hath\add* \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w riches|strong="H1952"\w*. 

The ransom of a man’s life \add are\add* his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

The \w ransom|strong="H3724"\w* of a \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w life|strong="H5315"\w* \add are\add* his \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*: but the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* not \w rebuke|strong="H1606"\w*. 

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The \w light|strong="H0216"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w rejoiceth|strong="H8055"\w*: but the \w lamp|strong="H5216"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be put \w out|strong="H1846"\w*.\f + \fr 13.9  \ft lamp: or, candle\f* 

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised \add is\add* wisdom.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Only by \w pride|strong="H2087"\w* \w cometh|strong="H5414"\w* \w contention|strong="H4683"\w*: but with the well \w advised|strong="H3289"\w* \add is\add* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*. 

Wealth \add gotten\add* by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

\w Wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \add gotten\add* by \w vanity|strong="H1892"\w* shall be \w diminished|strong="H4591"\w*: but he that \w gathereth|strong="H6908"\w* by \w labour|strong="H3027"\w* shall \w increase|strong="H7235"\w*.\f + \fr 13.11  \ft by labour: Heb. with the hand\f* 

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but \add when\add* the desire cometh, \add it is\add* a tree of life.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

\w Hope|strong="H8431"\w* \w deferred|strong="H4900"\w* maketh the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w sick|strong="H2470"\w*: but \add when\add* the \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w*, \add it is\add* a \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*. 

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Whoso \w despiseth|strong="H0936"\w* the \w word|strong="H1697"\w* shall be \w destroyed|strong="H2254"\w*: but he that \w feareth|strong="H3373"\w* the \w commandment|strong="H4687"\w* shall be \w rewarded|strong="H7999"\w*.\f + \fr 13.13  \ft shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace\f* 

The law of the wise \add is\add* a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The \w law|strong="H8451"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add is\add* a \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, to \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from the \w snares|strong="H4170"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors \add is\add* hard.

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

\w Good|strong="H2896"\w* \w understanding|strong="H7922"\w* \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* \w favour|strong="H2580"\w*: but the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* \add is\add* \w hard|strong="H0386"\w*. 

Every prudent \add man\add* dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open \add his\add* folly.

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

Every \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add man\add* \w dealeth|strong="H6213"\w* with \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* layeth \w open|strong="H6566"\w* \add his\add* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.\f + \fr 13.16  \ft layeth…: Heb. spreadeth\f* 

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador \add is\add* health.

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

+ \fr 13.17  \ft a faithful…: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness

A \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* \w falleth|strong="H5307"\w* into \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*: but a \w faithful|strong="H0529"\w* \w ambassador|strong="H6735"\w* \add is\add* \w health|strong="H4832"\w*.\f + \fr 13.17  \ft a faithful…: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness\f* 

Poverty and shame \add shall be to\add* him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

\w Poverty|strong="H7389"\w* and \w shame|strong="H7036"\w* \add shall be to\add* him that \w refuseth|strong="H6544"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*: but he that \w regardeth|strong="H8104"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* shall be \w honoured|strong="H3513"\w*. 

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but \add it is\add* abomination to fools to depart from evil.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

The \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* \w accomplished|strong="H1961"\w* is \w sweet|strong="H6149"\w* to the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: but \add it is\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* to \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

He that walketh with wise \add men\add* shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

He that \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* with \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add men\add* shall be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*: but a \w companion|strong="H7462"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* shall be \w destroyed|strong="H7321"\w*.\f + \fr 13.20  \ft destroyed: Heb. broken\f* 

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

\w Evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w pursueth|strong="H7291"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w*: but to the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* shall be \w repayed|strong="H7999"\w*. 

A good \add man\add* leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner \add is\add* laid up for the just.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

A \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add man\add* leaveth an \w inheritance|strong="H5157"\w* to his \w children’s|strong="H1121"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w*: and the \w wealth|strong="H2428"\w* of the \w sinner|strong="H2398"\w* \add is\add* laid \w up|strong="H6845"\w* for the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*. 

Much food \add is in\add* the tillage of the poor: but there is \add that is\add* destroyed for want of judgment.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

\w Much|strong="H7230"\w* \w food|strong="H0400"\w* \add is in\add* the \w tillage|strong="H5215"\w* of the \w poor|strong="H7218"\w*: but there \w is|strong="H3426"\w* \add that is\add* \w destroyed|strong="H5595"\w* for \w want|strong="H3808"\w* of \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*. 

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

He that \w spareth|strong="H2820"\w* his \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* his \w son|strong="H1121"\w*: but he that \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* him \w chasteneth|strong="H4148"\w* him \w betimes|strong="H7836"\w*. 

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w eateth|strong="H0398"\w* to the \w satisfying|strong="H7648"\w* of his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: but the \w belly|strong="H0990"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w want|strong="H2637"\w*. 

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Every \w wise|strong="H2454"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \w buildeth|strong="H1129"\w* her \w house|strong="H1004"\w*: but the \w foolish|strong="H0200"\w* plucketh it \w down|strong="H2040"\w* with her \w hands|strong="H3027"\w*. 

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the \nd  LORD\nd*: but \add he that is\add* perverse in his ways despiseth him.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the  LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

He that \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* in his \w uprightness|strong="H3476"\w* \w feareth|strong="H3373"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but \add he that is\add* \w perverse|strong="H3868"\w* in his \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w despiseth|strong="H0959"\w* him. 

In the mouth of the foolish \add is\add* a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w foolish|strong="H0191"\w* \add is\add* a \w rod|strong="H2415"\w* of \w pride|strong="H1346"\w*: but the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* shall \w preserve|strong="H8104"\w* them. 

Where no oxen \add are\add*, the crib \add is\add* clean: but much increase \add is\add* by the strength of the ox.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Where no \w oxen|strong="H0504"\w* \add are\add*, the \w crib|strong="H0018"\w* \add is\add* \w clean|strong="H1249"\w*: but \w much|strong="H7230"\w* \w increase|strong="H8393"\w* \add is\add* by the \w strength|strong="H3581"\w* of the \w ox|strong="H7794"\w*. 

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

A \w faithful|strong="H0529"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* will not \w lie|strong="H3577"\w*: but a \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* will \w utter|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3576"\w*. 

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and \add findeth it\add* not: but knowledge \add is\add* easy unto him that understandeth.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

A \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, and \add findeth it\add* not: but \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \add is\add* \w easy|strong="H7043"\w* unto him that \w understandeth|strong="H0995"\w*. 

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not \add in him\add* the lips of knowledge.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

\w Go|strong="H3212"\w* from the \w presence|strong="H5048"\w* of a \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, when thou \w perceivest|strong="H3045"\w* not \add in him\add* the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

The wisdom of the prudent \add is\add* to understand his way: but the folly of fools \add is\add* deceit.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

The \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* of the \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add is\add* to \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*: but the \w folly|strong="H0200"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \add is\add* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w*. 

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous \add there is\add* favour.

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

\w Fools|strong="H0191"\w* make a \w mock|strong="H3887"\w* at \w sin|strong="H0817"\w*: but among the \w righteous|strong="H3477"\w* \add there is\add* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w*. 

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w knoweth|strong="H3045"\w* his \w own|strong="H5315"\w* \w bitterness|strong="H4787"\w*; and a \w stranger|strong="H2114"\w* doth not \w intermeddle|strong="H6148"\w* with his \w joy|strong="H8057"\w*.\f + \fr 14.10  \ft his own…: Heb. the bitterness of his soul\f* 

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

The \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be \w overthrown|strong="H8045"\w*: but the \w tabernacle|strong="H0168"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* shall \w flourish|strong="H6524"\w*. 

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof \add are\add* the ways of death.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* a \w way|strong="H1870"\w* which seemeth \w right|strong="H3477"\w* \w unto|strong="H6440"\w* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, but the \w end|strong="H0319"\w* thereof \add are\add* the \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth \add is\add* heaviness.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

Even in \w laughter|strong="H7814"\w* the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* is \w sorrowful|strong="H3510"\w*; and the \w end|strong="H0319"\w* of that \w mirth|strong="H8057"\w* \add is\add* \w heaviness|strong="H8424"\w*. 

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man \add shall be satisfied\add* from himself.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

The \w backslider|strong="H5472"\w* in \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall be \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* with his own \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*: and a \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add shall be satisfied\add* from himself. 

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent \add man\add* looketh well to his going.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* \w believeth|strong="H0539"\w* every \w word|strong="H1697"\w*: but the \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add man\add* looketh \w well|strong="H0995"\w* to his \w going|strong="H0838"\w*. 

A wise \add man\add* feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add man\add* \w feareth|strong="H3373"\w*, and \w departeth|strong="H5493"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: but the \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w rageth|strong="H5674"\w*, and is \w confident|strong="H0982"\w*. 

\add He that is\add* soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

\add He that is\add* \w soon|strong="H7116"\w* \w angry|strong="H0639"\w* \w dealeth|strong="H6213"\w* \w foolishly|strong="H0200"\w*: and a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of wicked \w devices|strong="H4209"\w* is \w hated|strong="H8130"\w*. 

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* \w inherit|strong="H5157"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*: but the \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* are \w crowned|strong="H3803"\w* with \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w bow|strong="H7817"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* the \w good|strong="H2896"\w*; and the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* at the \w gates|strong="H8179"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*. 

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich \add hath\add* many friends.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

+ \fr 14.20  \ft the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich

The \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* is \w hated|strong="H8130"\w* even of his own \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*: but the \w rich|strong="H6223"\w* \add hath\add* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w friends|strong="H0157"\w*.\f + \fr 14.20  \ft the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich\f* 

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy \add is\add* he.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

He that \w despiseth|strong="H0936"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* \w sinneth|strong="H2398"\w*: but he that hath \w mercy|strong="H2603"\w* on the \w poor|strong="H6035"\w*, \w happy|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* he. 

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth \add shall be\add* to them that devise good.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Do they not \w err|strong="H8582"\w* that \w devise|strong="H2790"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*? but \w mercy|strong="H2617"\w* and \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* \add shall be\add* to them that \w devise|strong="H2790"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*. 

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips \add tendeth\add* only to penury.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

In all \w labour|strong="H6089"\w* there is \w profit|strong="H4195"\w*: but the \w talk|strong="H1697"\w* of the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add tendeth\add* only to \w penury|strong="H4270"\w*. 

The crown of the wise \add is\add* their riches: \add but\add* the foolishness of fools \add is\add* folly.

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

The \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add is\add* their \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*: \add but\add* the \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \add is\add* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*. 

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful \add witness\add* speaketh lies.

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

A \w true|strong="H0571"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w delivereth|strong="H5337"\w* \w souls|strong="H5315"\w*: but a \w deceitful|strong="H4820"\w* \add witness\add* \w speaketh|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w*. 

In the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

In the fear of the  LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

In the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w confidence|strong="H4009"\w*: and his \w children|strong="H1121"\w* shall have a place of \w refuge|strong="H4268"\w*. 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The fear of the  LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* a \w fountain|strong="H4726"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, to \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from the \w snares|strong="H4170"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

In the multitude of people \add is\add* the king’s honour: but in the want of people \add is\add* the destruction of the prince.

In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

In the \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \add is\add* the \w king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w honour|strong="H1927"\w*: but in the \w want|strong="H0657"\w* of \w people|strong="H3816"\w* \add is\add* the \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w* of the \w prince|strong="H7333"\w*. 

\add He that is\add* slow to wrath \add is\add* of great understanding: but \add he that is\add* hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

\add He that is\add* \w slow|strong="H0750"\w* to \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w* \add is\add* of \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*: but \add he that is\add* \w hasty|strong="H7116"\w* of \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w exalteth|strong="H7311"\w* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.\f + \fr 14.29  \ft hasty…: Heb. short of spirit\f* 

A sound heart \add is\add* the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

A \w sound|strong="H4832"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add is\add* the \w life|strong="H2416"\w* of the \w flesh|strong="H1320"\w*: but \w envy|strong="H7068"\w* the \w rottenness|strong="H7538"\w* of the \w bones|strong="H6106"\w*. 

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

He that \w oppresseth|strong="H6231"\w* the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w reproacheth|strong="H2778"\w* his \w Maker|strong="H6213"\w*: but he that \w honoureth|strong="H3513"\w* him hath \w mercy|strong="H2603"\w* on the \w poor|strong="H0034"\w*. 

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* is driven \w away|strong="H1760"\w* in his \w wickedness|strong="H7451"\w*: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* hath \w hope|strong="H2620"\w* in his \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but \add that which is\add* in the midst of fools is made known.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

\w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w resteth|strong="H5117"\w* in the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of him that hath \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w*: but \add that which is\add* in the \w midst|strong="H7130"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* is made \w known|strong="H3045"\w*. 

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin \add is\add* a reproach to any people.

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

\w Righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* \w exalteth|strong="H7311"\w* a \w nation|strong="H1471"\w*: but \w sin|strong="H2403"\w* \add is\add* a \w reproach|strong="H2617"\w* to any \w people|strong="H3816"\w*.\f + \fr 14.34  \ft to any…: Heb. to nations\f* 

The king’s favour \add is\add* toward a wise servant: but his wrath is \add against\add* him that causeth shame.

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

The \w king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* \add is\add* toward a \w wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w*: but his \w wrath|strong="H5678"\w* is \add against\add* him that causeth \w shame|strong="H0954"\w*. 

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

A \w soft|strong="H7390"\w* \w answer|strong="H4617"\w* \w turneth|strong="H7725"\w* away \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w*: but \w grievous|strong="H6089"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w* stir \w up|strong="H5927"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*. 

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

The \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* useth \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w aright|strong="H3190"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* poureth \w out|strong="H5042"\w* \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w*.\f + \fr 15.2  \ft poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth\f* 

The eyes of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add are\add* in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

The eyes of the  LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

The \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add are\add* in every \w place|strong="H4725"\w*, \w beholding|strong="H6822"\w* the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* and the \w good|strong="H2896"\w*. 

A wholesome tongue \add is\add* a tree of life: but perverseness therein \add is\add* a breach in the spirit.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

A \w wholesome|strong="H4832"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \add is\add* a \w tree|strong="H6086"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w*: but \w perverseness|strong="H5558"\w* therein \add is\add* a \w breach|strong="H7667"\w* in the \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w*.\f + \fr 15.4  \ft A wholesome…: Heb. The healing of the tongue\f* 

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

A \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* \w despiseth|strong="H5006"\w* his \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*: but he that \w regardeth|strong="H8104"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* is \w prudent|strong="H6191"\w*. 

In the house of the righteous \add is\add* much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

In the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* \w much|strong="H7227"\w* \w treasure|strong="H2633"\w*: but in the \w revenues|strong="H8393"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* is \w trouble|strong="H5916"\w*. 

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish \add doeth\add* not so.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

The \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w disperse|strong="H2219"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \add doeth\add* not so. 

The sacrifice of the wicked \add is\add* an abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but the prayer of the upright \add is\add* his delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the  LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

The \w sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but the \w prayer|strong="H8605"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* \add is\add* his \w delight|strong="H7522"\w*. 

The way of the wicked \add is\add* an abomination unto the \nd  LORD\nd*: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the  LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* unto the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but he \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* him that \w followeth|strong="H7291"\w* after \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*. 

Correction \add is\add* grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: \add and\add* he that hateth reproof shall die.

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

\w Correction|strong="H4148"\w* \add is\add* \w grievous|strong="H7451"\w* unto him that \w forsaketh|strong="H5800"\w* the \w way|strong="H0734"\w*: \add and\add* he that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* shall \w die|strong="H4191"\w*.\f + \fr 15.10  \ft Correction: or, Instruction\f* 

Hell and destruction \add are\add* before the \nd  LORD\nd*: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

Hell and destruction are before the  LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

\w Hell|strong="H7585"\w* and \w destruction|strong="H0011"\w* \add are\add* before the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: how much more then the \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w* of the \w children|strong="H1121"\w* of \w men|strong="H0120"\w*? 

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

A \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* not one that \w reproveth|strong="H3198"\w* him: neither will he \w go|strong="H3212"\w* unto the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*. 

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

A \w merry|strong="H8056"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* maketh a \w cheerful|strong="H3190"\w* \w countenance|strong="H6440"\w*: but by \w sorrow|strong="H6094"\w* of the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* the \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* is \w broken|strong="H5218"\w*. 

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of him that hath \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w* \w feedeth|strong="H7462"\w* on \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w*. 

All the days of the afflicted \add are\add* evil: but he that is of a merry heart \add hath\add* a continual feast.

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

All the \w days|strong="H3117"\w* of the \w afflicted|strong="H6041"\w* \add are\add* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: but he that is of a \w merry|strong="H2896"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add hath\add* a \w continual|strong="H8548"\w* \w feast|strong="H4960"\w*. 

Better \add is\add* little with the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is little with the fear of the  LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* \w little|strong="H4592"\w* with the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* than \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w treasure|strong="H0214"\w* and \w trouble|strong="H4103"\w* therewith. 

Better \add is\add* a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* a \w dinner|strong="H0737"\w* of \w herbs|strong="H3419"\w* where \w love|strong="H0160"\w* is, than a \w stalled|strong="H0075"\w* \w ox|strong="H7794"\w* and \w hatred|strong="H8135"\w* therewith. 

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but \add he that is\add* slow to anger appeaseth strife.

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

A \w wrathful|strong="H2534"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* stirreth \w up|strong="H1624"\w* \w strife|strong="H4066"\w*: but \add he that is\add* \w slow|strong="H0750"\w* to \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \w appeaseth|strong="H8252"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*. 

The way of the slothful \add man is\add* as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous \add is\add* made plain.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \add man is\add* as an \w hedge|strong="H4881"\w* of \w thorns|strong="H2312"\w*: but the \w way|strong="H0734"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H3477"\w* \add is\add* made \w plain|strong="H5549"\w*.\f + \fr 15.19  \ft is made…: Heb. is raised up as a causey\f* 

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* maketh a \w glad|strong="H8055"\w* \w father|strong="H0001"\w*: but a \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w despiseth|strong="H0959"\w* his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*. 

Folly \add is\add* joy to \add him that is\add* destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

\w Folly|strong="H0200"\w* \add is\add* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w* to \add him that is\add* \w destitute|strong="H2638"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w*: but a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \w walketh|strong="H3212"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H3474"\w*.\f + \fr 15.21  \ft destitute…: Heb. void of heart\f* 

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Without \w counsel|strong="H5475"\w* \w purposes|strong="H4284"\w* are \w disappointed|strong="H6565"\w*: but in the \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w counsellors|strong="H3289"\w* they are \w established|strong="H6965"\w*. 

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word \add spoken\add* in due season, how good \add is it\add*!

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* hath \w joy|strong="H8057"\w* by the \w answer|strong="H4617"\w* of his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*: and a \w word|strong="H1697"\w* \add spoken\add* in due \w season|strong="H6256"\w*, how \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add is it\add*!\f + \fr 15.23  \ft due…: Heb. his season\f* 

The way of life \add is\add* above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

The \w way|strong="H0734"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w* \add is\add* \w above|strong="H4605"\w* to the \w wise|strong="H7919"\w*, that he may \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from \w hell|strong="H7585"\w* \w beneath|strong="H4295"\w*. 

The \nd  LORD\nd* will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

The  LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* will \w destroy|strong="H5255"\w* the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w proud|strong="H1343"\w*: but he will \w establish|strong="H5324"\w* the \w border|strong="H1366"\w* of the \w widow|strong="H0490"\w*. 

The thoughts of the wicked \add are\add* an abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: but \add the words\add* of the pure \add are\add* pleasant words.

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the  LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

The \w thoughts|strong="H4284"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7451"\w* \add are\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: but \add the words\add* of the \w pure|strong="H2889"\w* \add are\add* \w pleasant|strong="H5278"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*.\f + \fr 15.26  \ft pleasant…: Heb. words of pleasantness\f* 

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

He that is \w greedy|strong="H1214"\w* of \w gain|strong="H1215"\w* \w troubleth|strong="H5916"\w* his own \w house|strong="H1004"\w*; but he that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w gifts|strong="H4979"\w* shall \w live|strong="H2421"\w*. 

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w studieth|strong="H1897"\w* to \w answer|strong="H6030"\w*: but the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w poureth|strong="H5042"\w* out evil \w things|strong="H7451"\w*. 

The \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The  LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* \w far|strong="H7350"\w* from the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*: but he \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* the \w prayer|strong="H8605"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*. 

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: \add and\add* a good report maketh the bones fat.

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

The \w light|strong="H3974"\w* of the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w rejoiceth|strong="H8055"\w* the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*: \add and\add* a \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w report|strong="H8052"\w* \w maketh|strong="H1878"\w* the \w bones|strong="H6106"\w* \w fat|strong="H1878"\w*. 

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

The \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* that \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* the \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w* \w abideth|strong="H3885"\w* \w among|strong="H7130"\w* the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*. 

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

He that \w refuseth|strong="H6544"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \w despiseth|strong="H3988"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: but he that \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w getteth|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*.\f + \fr 15.32  \ft instruction: or, correction\f*\f + \fr 15.32  \ft heareth: or, obeyeth\f*\f + \fr 15.32  \ft getteth…: Heb. possesseth an heart\f* 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* the instruction of wisdom; and before honour \add is\add* humility.

The fear of the  LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*; and \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* \add is\add* \w humility|strong="H6038"\w*. 

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, \add is\add* from the \nd  LORD\nd*.

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the  LORD.

The \w preparations|strong="H4633"\w* of the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* in \w man|strong="H0120"\w*, and the \w answer|strong="H4617"\w* of the \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*, \add is\add* from the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.\f + \fr 16.1  \ft preparations: or, disposings\f* 

All the ways of a man \add are\add* clean in his own eyes; but the \nd  LORD\nd* weigheth the spirits.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the  LORD weigheth the spirits.

All the \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add are\add* \w clean|strong="H2134"\w* in his own \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*; but the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w weigheth|strong="H8505"\w* the \w spirits|strong="H7307"\w*. 

Commit thy works unto the \nd  LORD\nd*, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Commit thy works unto the  LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

\w Commit|strong="H1556"\w* thy \w works|strong="H4639"\w* unto the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, and thy \w thoughts|strong="H4284"\w* shall be \w established|strong="H3559"\w*.\f + \fr 16.3  \ft Commit: Heb. Roll\f* 

The \nd  LORD\nd* hath made all \add things\add* for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

The  LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

The \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* hath \w made|strong="H6466"\w* all \add things\add* for \w himself|strong="H4617"\w*: yea, even the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* for the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

Every one \add that is\add* proud in heart \add is\add* an abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*: \add though\add* hand \add join\add* in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the  LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Every one \add that is\add* \w proud|strong="H1362"\w* in \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: \add though\add* \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* \add join\add* in \w hand|strong="H3027"\w*, he shall not be \w unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*.\f + \fr 16.5  \ft unpunished: Heb. held innocent\f* 

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add men\add* depart from evil.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the  LORD men depart from evil.

By \w mercy|strong="H2617"\w* and \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H5771"\w* is \w purged|strong="H3722"\w*: and by the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add men\add* \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

When a man’s ways please the \nd  LORD\nd*, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

When a man’s ways please the  LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

When a \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* \w please|strong="H7521"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, he maketh even his \w enemies|strong="H0341"\w* to be at \w peace|strong="H7999"\w* with him. 

Better \add is\add* a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* a \w little|strong="H4592"\w* with \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* than \w great|strong="H7230"\w* \w revenues|strong="H8393"\w* without \w right|strong="H4941"\w*. 

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the \nd  LORD\nd* directeth his steps.

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the  LORD directeth his steps.

A \w man’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w deviseth|strong="H2803"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*: but the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w directeth|strong="H3559"\w* his \w steps|strong="H6806"\w*. 

A divine sentence \add is\add* in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

A divine \w sentence|strong="H7081"\w* \add is\add* in the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of the \w king|strong="H4428"\w*: his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w transgresseth|strong="H4603"\w* not in \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*.\f + \fr 16.10  \ft A divine…: Heb. Divination\f* 

A just weight and balance \add are\add* the \nd  LORD’s\nd*: all the weights of the bag \add are\add* his work.

A just weight and balance are the  LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

A \w just|strong="H4941"\w* \w weight|strong="H6425"\w* and \w balance|strong="H3976"\w* \add are\add* the \nd  \+w LORD’s|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*: all the \w weights|strong="H0068"\w* of the \w bag|strong="H3599"\w* \add are\add* his \w work|strong="H4639"\w*.\f + \fr 16.11  \ft the weights: Heb. the stones\f* 

\add It is\add* an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

\add It is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* to \w commit|strong="H6213"\w* \w wickedness|strong="H7562"\w*: for the \w throne|strong="H3678"\w* is \w established|strong="H3559"\w* by \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*. 

Righteous lips \add are\add* the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

\w Righteous|strong="H6664"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add are\add* the \w delight|strong="H7522"\w* of \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*; and they \w love|strong="H0157"\w* him that \w speaketh|strong="H1696"\w* \w right|strong="H3477"\w*. 

The wrath of a king \add is as\add* messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

The \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w* of a \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \add is as\add* \w messengers|strong="H4397"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*: but a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* will \w pacify|strong="H3722"\w* it. 

In the light of the king’s countenance \add is\add* life; and his favour \add is\add* as a cloud of the latter rain.

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

In the \w light|strong="H0216"\w* of the \w king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w countenance|strong="H6440"\w* \add is\add* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*; and his \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* \add is\add* as a \w cloud|strong="H5645"\w* of the latter \w rain|strong="H4456"\w*. 

How much better \add is it\add* to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

How much \w better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is it\add* to \w get|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* than \w gold|strong="H2742"\w*! and to \w get|strong="H7069"\w* \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w* rather to be \w chosen|strong="H0977"\w* than \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*! 

The highway of the upright \add is\add* to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The \w highway|strong="H4546"\w* of the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* \add is\add* to \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: he that \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \w preserveth|strong="H8104"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*. 

Pride \add goeth\add* before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

\w Pride|strong="H1347"\w* \add goeth\add* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w*, and an \w haughty|strong="H1363"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* a \w fall|strong="H3783"\w*. 

Better \add it is to be\add* of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add it is to be\add* of an \w humble|strong="H8217"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* with the \w lowly|strong="H6035"\w*, than to \w divide|strong="H2505"\w* the \w spoil|strong="H7998"\w* with the \w proud|strong="H1343"\w*. 

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the \nd  LORD\nd*, happy \add is\add* he.

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the  LORD, happy is he.

He that handleth a \w matter|strong="H1697"\w* \w wisely|strong="H7919"\w* shall \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*: and whoso \w trusteth|strong="H0982"\w* in the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \w happy|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* he.\f + \fr 16.20  \ft handleth…: or, understandeth a matter\f* 

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall be \w called|strong="H7121"\w* \w prudent|strong="H0995"\w*: and the \w sweetness|strong="H4986"\w* of the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w increaseth|strong="H3254"\w* \w learning|strong="H3948"\w*. 

Understanding \add is\add* a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools \add is\add* folly.

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

\w Understanding|strong="H7922"\w* \add is\add* a \w wellspring|strong="H4726"\w* of \w life|strong="H2416"\w* unto him that \w hath|strong="H1167"\w* it: but the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* of \w fools|strong="H0191"\w* \add is\add* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*. 

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w teacheth|strong="H7919"\w* his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, and \w addeth|strong="H3254"\w* \w learning|strong="H3948"\w* to his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*.\f + \fr 16.23  \ft teacheth: Heb. maketh wise\f* 

Pleasant words \add are as\add* an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

\w Pleasant|strong="H5278"\w* \w words|strong="H0561"\w* \add are as\add* an \w honeycomb|strong="H6688"\w*, \w sweet|strong="H4966"\w* to the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*, and \w health|strong="H4832"\w* to the \w bones|strong="H6106"\w*. 

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof \add are\add* the ways of death.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* a \w way|strong="H1870"\w* that seemeth \w right|strong="H3477"\w* \w unto|strong="H6440"\w* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, but the \w end|strong="H0319"\w* thereof \add are\add* the \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* of \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

\w He|strong="H5315"\w* that \w laboureth|strong="H6001"\w* \w laboureth|strong="H5998"\w* for himself; for his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w craveth|strong="H0404"\w* it of him.\f + \fr 16.26  \ft He…: Heb. The soul of him that\f*\f + \fr 16.26  \ft craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him\f* 

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips \add there is\add* as a burning fire.

An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

An \w ungodly|strong="H1100"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* diggeth \w up|strong="H3738"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: and in his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add there is\add* as a \w burning|strong="H6867"\w* \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*.\f + \fr 16.27  \ft An…: Heb. A man of Belial\f* 

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

A \w froward|strong="H8419"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w soweth|strong="H7971"\w* \w strife|strong="H4066"\w*: and a \w whisperer|strong="H5372"\w* \w separateth|strong="H6504"\w* chief \w friends|strong="H0441"\w*.\f + \fr 16.28  \ft soweth: Heb. sendeth forth\f* 

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way \add that is\add* not good.

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

A \w violent|strong="H2555"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w enticeth|strong="H6601"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*, and \w leadeth|strong="H3212"\w* him into the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \add that is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w*. 

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

He \w shutteth|strong="H6095"\w* his \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* to \w devise|strong="H2803"\w* froward \w things|strong="H8419"\w*: \w moving|strong="H7169"\w* his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* he \w bringeth|strong="H3615"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* to \w pass|strong="H3615"\w*. 

The hoary head \add is\add* a crown of glory, \add if\add* it be found in the way of righteousness.

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

The hoary \w head|strong="H7872"\w* \add is\add* a \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* of \w glory|strong="H8597"\w*, \add if\add* it be \w found|strong="H4672"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*. 

\add He that is\add* slow to anger \add is\add* better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

\add He that is\add* \w slow|strong="H0750"\w* to \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than the \w mighty|strong="H1368"\w*; and he that \w ruleth|strong="H4910"\w* his \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* than he that \w taketh|strong="H3920"\w* a \w city|strong="H5892"\w*. 

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof \add is\add* of the \nd  LORD\nd*.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the  LORD.

The \w lot|strong="H1486"\w* is \w cast|strong="H2904"\w* into the \w lap|strong="H2436"\w*; but the whole \w disposing|strong="H4941"\w* thereof \add is\add* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

Better \add is\add* a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices \add with\add* strife.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* a \w dry|strong="H2720"\w* \w morsel|strong="H6595"\w*, and \w quietness|strong="H7962"\w* therewith, than an \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \w full|strong="H4392"\w* of \w sacrifices|strong="H2077"\w* \add with\add* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*.\f + \fr 17.1  \ft sacrifices: or, good cheer\f* 

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

A \w wise|strong="H7919"\w* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* shall have \w rule|strong="H4910"\w* over a \w son|strong="H1121"\w* that causeth \w shame|strong="H0954"\w*, and shall have \w part|strong="H2505"\w* of the \w inheritance|strong="H5159"\w* \w among|strong="H8432"\w* the \w brethren|strong="H0251"\w*. 

The fining pot \add is\add* for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the \nd  LORD\nd* trieth the hearts.

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the  LORD trieth the hearts.

The fining \w pot|strong="H4715"\w* \add is\add* for \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, and the \w furnace|strong="H3564"\w* for \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*: but the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w trieth|strong="H0974"\w* the \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w*. 

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; \add and\add* a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

A wicked \w doer|strong="H7489"\w* giveth \w heed|strong="H7181"\w* to \w false|strong="H0205"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*; \add and\add* a \w liar|strong="H8267"\w* giveth \w ear|strong="H0238"\w* to a \w naughty|strong="H1942"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*. 

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: \add and\add* he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Whoso \w mocketh|strong="H3932"\w* the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w reproacheth|strong="H2778"\w* his \w Maker|strong="H6213"\w*: \add and\add* he that is \w glad|strong="H8056"\w* at \w calamities|strong="H0343"\w* shall not be \w unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*.\f + \fr 17.5  \ft unpunished: Heb. held innocent\f* 

Children’s children \add are\add* the crown of old men; and the glory of children \add are\add* their fathers.

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

\w Children’s|strong="H1121"\w* \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \add are\add* the \w crown|strong="H5850"\w* of old \w men|strong="H2205"\w*; and the \w glory|strong="H8597"\w* of \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \add are\add* their \w fathers|strong="H0001"\w*. 

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

\w Excellent|strong="H3499"\w* \w speech|strong="H8193"\w* \w becometh|strong="H5000"\w* not a \w fool|strong="H5036"\w*: much less do \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* a \w prince|strong="H5081"\w*.\f + \fr 17.7  \ft Excellent…: Heb. A lip of excellency\f*\f + \fr 17.7  \ft lying…: Heb. a lip of lying\f* 

A gift \add is as\add* a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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

A \w gift|strong="H7810"\w* \add is as\add* a \w precious|strong="H2580"\w* \w stone|strong="H0068"\w* in the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of him that \w hath|strong="H1167"\w* it: whithersoever it \w turneth|strong="H6437"\w*, it \w prospereth|strong="H7919"\w*.\f + \fr 17.8  \ft a precious…: Heb. a stone of grace\f* 

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth \add very\add* friends.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

He that \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* a \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \w love|strong="H0160"\w*; but he that \w repeateth|strong="H8138"\w* a \w matter|strong="H1697"\w* \w separateth|strong="H6504"\w* \add very\add* \w friends|strong="H0441"\w*.\f + \fr 17.9  \ft seeketh: or, procureth\f* 

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

+ \fr 17.10  \ft entereth…: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times

17.10  entereth…: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times

A \w reproof|strong="H1606"\w* \w entereth|strong="H5181"\w* more into a wise \w man|strong="H0995"\w* than an \w hundred|strong="H3967"\w* \w stripes|strong="H5221"\w* into a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*.\f + \fr 17.10  \ft entereth…: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times\f* 

An evil \add man\add* seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

An \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add man\add* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* only \w rebellion|strong="H4805"\w*: therefore a \w cruel|strong="H0394"\w* \w messenger|strong="H4397"\w* shall be \w sent|strong="H7971"\w* against him. 

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Let a \w bear|strong="H1677"\w* \w robbed|strong="H7909"\w* of her whelps \w meet|strong="H6298"\w* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, rather \w than|strong="H0408"\w* a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* in his \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*. 

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Whoso \w rewardeth|strong="H7725"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* for \w good|strong="H2896"\w*, \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* shall not \w depart|strong="H4185"\w* from his \w house|strong="H1004"\w*. 

The beginning of strife \add is as\add* when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

The \w beginning|strong="H7225"\w* of \w strife|strong="H4066"\w* \add is as\add* when one letteth \w out|strong="H6362"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*: therefore leave \w off|strong="H5203"\w* \w contention|strong="H7379"\w*, \w before|strong="H6440"\w* it be \w meddled|strong="H1566"\w* with. 

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both \add are\add* abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the  LORD.

He that \w justifieth|strong="H6663"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, and he that \w condemneth|strong="H7561"\w* the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*, even they \w both|strong="H8147"\w* \add are\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

Wherefore \add is there\add* a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing \add he hath\add* no heart \add to it\add*?

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

Wherefore \add is there\add* a \w price|strong="H4242"\w* in the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* to \w get|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, seeing \add he hath\add* no \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add to it\add*? 

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A \w friend|strong="H7453"\w* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* at all \w times|strong="H6256"\w*, and a \w brother|strong="H0251"\w* is \w born|strong="H3205"\w* for \w adversity|strong="H6869"\w*. 

A man void of understanding striketh hands, \add and\add* becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

A \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w* \w striketh|strong="H8628"\w* \w hands|strong="H3709"\w*, \add and\add* \w becometh|strong="H6148"\w* \w surety|strong="H6161"\w* in the \w presence|strong="H6440"\w* of his \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*.\f + \fr 17.18  \ft understanding: Heb. heart\f* 

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: \add and\add* he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

He \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* that \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w strife|strong="H4683"\w*: \add and\add* he that \w exalteth|strong="H1361"\w* his \w gate|strong="H6607"\w* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w*. 

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

+ \fr 17.20  \ft He that hath a froward…: Heb. The froward of heart

He that hath a \w froward|strong="H6141"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* no \w good|strong="H2896"\w*: and he that hath a \w perverse|strong="H2015"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w falleth|strong="H5307"\w* into \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*.\f + \fr 17.20  \ft He that hath a froward…: Heb. The froward of heart\f* 

He that begetteth a fool \add doeth it\add* to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

He that \w begetteth|strong="H3205"\w* a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* \add doeth it\add* to his \w sorrow|strong="H8424"\w*: and the \w father|strong="H0001"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H5036"\w* hath no \w joy|strong="H8055"\w*. 

A merry heart doeth good \add like\add* a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

A \w merry|strong="H8056"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* doeth \w good|strong="H3190"\w* \add like\add* a \w medicine|strong="H1456"\w*: but a \w broken|strong="H5218"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \w drieth|strong="H3001"\w* the \w bones|strong="H1634"\w*.\f + \fr 17.22  \ft like: or, to\f* 

A wicked \add man\add* taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

A \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add man\add* \w taketh|strong="H3947"\w* a \w gift|strong="H7810"\w* out of the \w bosom|strong="H2436"\w* to \w pervert|strong="H5186"\w* the \w ways|strong="H0734"\w* of \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*. 

Wisdom \add is\add* before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool \add are\add* in the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

\w Wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \add is\add* before him that hath \w understanding|strong="H6440"\w*; but the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* \add are\add* in the \w ends|strong="H7097"\w* of the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*. 

A foolish son \add is\add* a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

A \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \add is\add* a \w grief|strong="H3708"\w* to his \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, and \w bitterness|strong="H4470"\w* to her that \w bare|strong="H3205"\w* him. 

Also to punish the just \add is\add* not good, \add nor\add* to strike princes for equity.

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

Also to \w punish|strong="H6064"\w* the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w*, \add nor\add* to \w strike|strong="H5221"\w* \w princes|strong="H5081"\w* for \w equity|strong="H3476"\w*. 

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: \add and\add* a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

He that \w hath|strong="H3045"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w spareth|strong="H2820"\w* his \w words|strong="H0561"\w*: \add and\add* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* is of an \w excellent|strong="H3368"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w*.\f + \fr 17.27  \ft an…: or, a cool\f* 

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: \add and\add* he that shutteth his lips \add is esteemed\add* a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Even a \w fool|strong="H0191"\w*, when he holdeth his \w peace|strong="H2790"\w*, is \w counted|strong="H2803"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*: \add and\add* he that \w shutteth|strong="H0331"\w* his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add is esteemed\add* a man of \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w*. 

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh \add and\add* intermeddleth with all wisdom.

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

+ \fr 18.1  \ft Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business

18.1  Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business

Through \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* a man, having \w separated|strong="H6504"\w* himself, \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \add and\add* \w intermeddleth|strong="H1566"\w* with all \w wisdom|strong="H8454"\w*.\f + \fr 18.1  \ft Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business\f* 

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

A \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* hath no \w delight|strong="H2654"\w* in \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w*, but that his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* may \w discover|strong="H1540"\w* itself. 

When the wicked cometh, \add then\add* cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

When the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w*, \add then\add* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* also \w contempt|strong="H0937"\w*, and with \w ignominy|strong="H7036"\w* \w reproach|strong="H2781"\w*. 

The words of a man’s mouth \add are as\add* deep waters, \add and\add* the wellspring of wisdom \add as\add* a flowing brook.

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of a \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \add are as\add* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w*, \add and\add* the \w wellspring|strong="H4726"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \add as\add* a \w flowing|strong="H5042"\w* \w brook|strong="H5158"\w*. 

\add It is\add* not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

\add It is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w* to \w accept|strong="H5375"\w* the \w person|strong="H6440"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, to \w overthrow|strong="H5186"\w* the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* in \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*. 

A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

A \w fool’s|strong="H3684"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* into \w contention|strong="H7379"\w*, and his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w calleth|strong="H7121"\w* for \w strokes|strong="H4112"\w*. 

A fool’s mouth \add is\add* his destruction, and his lips \add are\add* the snare of his soul.

A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

A \w fool’s|strong="H3684"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \add is\add* his \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w*, and his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \add are\add* the \w snare|strong="H4170"\w* of his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*. 

The words of a talebearer \add are\add* as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of a \w talebearer|strong="H5372"\w* \add are\add* as \w wounds|strong="H3859"\w*, and they go \w down|strong="H3381"\w* into the innermost \w parts|strong="H2315"\w* of the \w belly|strong="H0990"\w*.\f + \fr 18.8  \ft talebearer: or, whisperer\f*\f + \fr 18.8  \ft as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded\f*\f + \fr 18.8  \ft innermost…: Heb. chambers\f* 

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

He also that is \w slothful|strong="H7503"\w* in his \w work|strong="H4399"\w* is \w brother|strong="H0251"\w* to him that is a \w great|strong="H1167"\w* \w waster|strong="H7843"\w*. 

The name of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

The name of the  LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

The \w name|strong="H8034"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* a \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w tower|strong="H4026"\w*: the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w runneth|strong="H7323"\w* into it, and is \w safe|strong="H7682"\w*.\f + \fr 18.10  \ft safe: Heb. set aloft\f* 

The rich man’s wealth \add is\add* his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

The rich \w man’s|strong="H6223"\w* \w wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \add is\add* his \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*, and as an \w high|strong="H7682"\w* \w wall|strong="H2346"\w* in his own \w conceit|strong="H4906"\w*. 

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour \add is\add* humility.

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

\w Before|strong="H6440"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7667"\w* the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w man|strong="H0376"\w* is \w haughty|strong="H1361"\w*, and \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* \add is\add* \w humility|strong="H6038"\w*. 

He that answereth a matter before he heareth \add it\add*, it \add is\add* folly and shame unto him.

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

He that \w answereth|strong="H7725"\w* a \w matter|strong="H1697"\w* before he \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* \add it\add*, it \add is\add* \w folly|strong="H0200"\w* and \w shame|strong="H3639"\w* unto him.\f + \fr 18.13  \ft answereth…: Heb. returneth a word\f* 

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

The \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* will \w sustain|strong="H3557"\w* his \w infirmity|strong="H4245"\w*; but a \w wounded|strong="H5218"\w* \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* who can \w bear|strong="H5375"\w*? 

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w prudent|strong="H0995"\w* \w getteth|strong="H7069"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*; and the \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w seeketh|strong="H1245"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

A \w man’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w gift|strong="H4976"\w* maketh \w room|strong="H7337"\w* for him, and \w bringeth|strong="H5148"\w* him \w before|strong="H6440"\w* great \w men|strong="H1419"\w*. 

\add He that is\add* first in his own cause \add seemeth\add* just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

\add He that is\add* \w first|strong="H7223"\w* in his own \w cause|strong="H7379"\w* \add seemeth\add* \w just|strong="H6662"\w*; but his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* \w cometh|strong="H0935"\w* and \w searcheth|strong="H2713"\w* him. 

The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The \w lot|strong="H1486"\w* causeth \w contentions|strong="H4079"\w* to \w cease|strong="H7673"\w*, and \w parteth|strong="H6504"\w* between the \w mighty|strong="H6099"\w*. 

A brother offended \add is harder to be won\add* than a strong city: and \add their\add* contentions \add are\add* like the bars of a castle.

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

A \w brother|strong="H0251"\w* \w offended|strong="H6586"\w* \add is harder to be won\add* than a \w strong|strong="H5797"\w* \w city|strong="H7151"\w*: and \add their\add* \w contentions|strong="H4079"\w* \add are\add* like the \w bars|strong="H1280"\w* of a \w castle|strong="H0759"\w*. 

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; \add and\add* with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

A \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w belly|strong="H0990"\w* shall be \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* with the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*; \add and\add* with the \w increase|strong="H8393"\w* of his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* shall he be \w filled|strong="H7646"\w*. 

Death and life \add are\add* in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

\w Death|strong="H4194"\w* and \w life|strong="H2416"\w* \add are\add* in the \w power|strong="H3027"\w* of the \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*: and they that \w love|strong="H0157"\w* it shall \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* thereof. 

\add Whoso\add* findeth a wife findeth a good \add thing\add*, and obtaineth favour of the \nd  LORD\nd*.

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the  LORD.

\add Whoso\add* \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* a \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* a \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add thing\add*, and \w obtaineth|strong="H6329"\w* \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

The \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w useth|strong="H1696"\w* \w intreaties|strong="H8469"\w*; but the \w rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w answereth|strong="H6030"\w* \w roughly|strong="H5794"\w*. 

A man \add that hath\add* friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend \add that\add* sticketh closer than a brother.

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add that hath\add* \w friends|strong="H7453"\w* must shew himself \w friendly|strong="H7489"\w*: and there \w is|strong="H3426"\w* a \w friend|strong="H0157"\w* \add that\add* sticketh \w closer|strong="H1695"\w* than a \w brother|strong="H0251"\w*. 

Better \add is\add* the poor that walketh in his integrity, than \add he that is\add* perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* that \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* in his \w integrity|strong="H8537"\w*, than \add he that is\add* \w perverse|strong="H6141"\w* in his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*, and is a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*. 

Also, \add that\add* the soul \add be\add* without knowledge, \add it is\add* not good; and he that hasteth with \add his\add* feet sinneth.

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Also, \add that\add* the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* \add be\add* without \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*, \add it is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w*; and he that \w hasteth|strong="H0213"\w* with \add his\add* \w feet|strong="H7272"\w* \w sinneth|strong="H2398"\w*. 

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the \nd  LORD\nd*.

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the  LORD.

The \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w perverteth|strong="H5557"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*: and his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w fretteth|strong="H2196"\w* against the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

\w Wealth|strong="H1952"\w* \w maketh|strong="H3254"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w friends|strong="H7453"\w*; but the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* is \w separated|strong="H6504"\w* from his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*. 

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and \add he that\add* speaketh lies shall not escape.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

A \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* shall not be \w unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*, and \add he that\add* \w speaketh|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w* shall not \w escape|strong="H4422"\w*.\f + \fr 19.5  \ft unpunished: Heb. held innocent\f* 

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man \add is\add* a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

\w Many|strong="H7227"\w* will \w intreat|strong="H2470"\w* the \w favour|strong="H6440"\w* of the \w prince|strong="H5081"\w*: and every man \add is\add* a \w friend|strong="H7453"\w* to \w him|strong="H0376"\w* that giveth \w gifts|strong="H4976"\w*.\f + \fr 19.6  \ft him…: Heb. a man of gifts\f* 

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth \add them with\add* words, \add yet\add* they \add are\add* wanting \add to him\add*.

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

All the \w brethren|strong="H0251"\w* of the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* do \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* him: how much more do his \w friends|strong="H4828"\w* go \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from him? he \w pursueth|strong="H7291"\w* \add them with\add* \w words|strong="H0561"\w*, \add yet\add* they \add are\add* wanting \add to him\add*. 

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

He that \w getteth|strong="H7069"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H3820"\w* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: he that \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* shall \w find|strong="H4672"\w* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*.\f + \fr 19.8  \ft wisdom: Heb. an heart\f* 

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and \add he that\add* speaketh lies shall perish.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

A \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* shall not be \w unpunished|strong="H5352"\w*, and \add he that\add* \w speaketh|strong="H6315"\w* \w lies|strong="H3577"\w* shall \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*. 

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

\w Delight|strong="H8588"\w* is not \w seemly|strong="H5000"\w* for a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*; much less for a \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* to have \w rule|strong="H4910"\w* over \w princes|strong="H8269"\w*. 

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and \add it is\add* his glory to pass over a transgression.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

The \w discretion|strong="H7922"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w deferreth|strong="H0748"\w* his \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*; and \add it is\add* his \w glory|strong="H8597"\w* to pass \w over|strong="H5674"\w* a \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w*.\f + \fr 19.11  \ft discretion: or, prudence\f* 

The king’s wrath \add is\add* as the roaring of a lion; but his favour \add is\add* as dew upon the grass.

The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

The \w king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w wrath|strong="H2197"\w* \add is\add* as the \w roaring|strong="H5099"\w* of a \w lion|strong="H3715"\w*; but his \w favour|strong="H7522"\w* \add is\add* as \w dew|strong="H2919"\w* upon the \w grass|strong="H6212"\w*. 

A foolish son \add is\add* the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife \add are\add* a continual dropping.

A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

A \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w* \add is\add* the \w calamity|strong="H1942"\w* of his \w father|strong="H0001"\w*: and the \w contentions|strong="H4079"\w* of a \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \add are\add* a \w continual|strong="H2956"\w* \w dropping|strong="H1812"\w*. 

House and riches \add are\add* the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife \add is\add* from the \nd  LORD\nd*.

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the  LORD.

\w House|strong="H1004"\w* and \w riches|strong="H1952"\w* \add are\add* the \w inheritance|strong="H5159"\w* of \w fathers|strong="H0001"\w*: and a \w prudent|strong="H7919"\w* \w wife|strong="H0802"\w* \add is\add* from the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

\w Slothfulness|strong="H6103"\w* \w casteth|strong="H5307"\w* into a deep \w sleep|strong="H8639"\w*; and an \w idle|strong="H7423"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* shall suffer \w hunger|strong="H7456"\w*. 

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; \add but\add* he that despiseth his ways shall die.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

He that \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* the \w commandment|strong="H4687"\w* \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*; \add but\add* he that \w despiseth|strong="H0959"\w* his \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* shall \w die|strong="H4191"\w*. 

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the \nd  LORD\nd*; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the  LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

He that hath \w pity|strong="H2603"\w* upon the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w lendeth|strong="H3867"\w* unto the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*; and that which he hath \w given|strong="H1576"\w* will he pay him \w again|strong="H7999"\w*.\f + \fr 19.17  \ft that which…: or, his deed\f* 

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

+ \fr 19.18  \ft for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die

\w Chasten|strong="H3256"\w* thy \w son|strong="H1121"\w* while there \w is|strong="H3426"\w* \w hope|strong="H8615"\w*, and let not thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* \w spare|strong="H5375"\w* for his \w crying|strong="H4191"\w*.\f + \fr 19.18  \ft for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die\f* 

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver \add him\add*, yet thou must do it again.

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

A \w man|strong="H1419"\w* of \w great|strong="H1632"\w* \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w* shall \w suffer|strong="H5375"\w* \w punishment|strong="H6066"\w*: for if thou \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \add him\add*, yet thou must do it \w again|strong="H3254"\w*.\f + \fr 19.19  \ft do: Heb. add\f* 

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w* \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*, and \w receive|strong="H6901"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, that thou mayest be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w* in thy latter \w end|strong="H0319"\w*. 

\add There are\add* many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the \nd  LORD\nd*, that shall stand.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the  LORD, that shall stand.

\add There are\add* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \w devices|strong="H4284"\w* in a \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*; nevertheless the \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, that shall \w stand|strong="H6965"\w*. 

The desire of a man \add is\add* his kindness: and a poor man \add is\add* better than a liar.

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

The \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add is\add* his \w kindness|strong="H2617"\w*: and a poor \w man|strong="H7326"\w* \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* \w than|strong="H0376"\w* a \w liar|strong="H3577"\w*. 

The fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add tendeth\add* to life: and \add he that hath it\add* shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The fear of the  LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

The \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add tendeth\add* to \w life|strong="H2416"\w*: and \add he that hath it\add* shall \w abide|strong="H3885"\w* \w satisfied|strong="H7649"\w*; he shall not be \w visited|strong="H6485"\w* with \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*. 

A slothful \add man\add* hideth his hand in \add his\add* bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

A \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \add man\add* \w hideth|strong="H2934"\w* his \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* in \add his\add* \w bosom|strong="H6747"\w*, and will not so much as \w bring|strong="H7725"\w* it to his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w again|strong="H7725"\w*. 

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, \add and\add* he will understand knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

\w Smite|strong="H5221"\w* a \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w*, and the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* will \w beware|strong="H6191"\w*: and \w reprove|strong="H3198"\w* one that hath \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w*, \add and\add* he will \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*.\f + \fr 19.25  \ft will beware: Heb. will be cunning\f* 

He that wasteth \add his\add* father, \add and\add* chaseth away \add his\add* mother, \add is\add* a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

He that \w wasteth|strong="H7703"\w* \add his\add* \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, \add and\add* chaseth \w away|strong="H1272"\w* \add his\add* \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*, \add is\add* a \w son|strong="H1121"\w* that causeth \w shame|strong="H0954"\w*, and bringeth \w reproach|strong="H2659"\w*. 

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction \add that causeth\add* to err from the words of knowledge.

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

\w Cease|strong="H2308"\w*, my \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, to \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* the \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w* \add that causeth\add* to \w err|strong="H7686"\w* from the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

An \w ungodly|strong="H1100"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* \w scorneth|strong="H3887"\w* \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*: and the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w devoureth|strong="H1104"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H0205"\w*.\f + \fr 19.28  \ft An…: Heb. A witness of Belial\f* 

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

\w Judgments|strong="H8201"\w* are \w prepared|strong="H3559"\w* for \w scorners|strong="H3887"\w*, and \w stripes|strong="H4112"\w* for the \w back|strong="H1460"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w*. 

Wine \add is\add* a mocker, strong drink \add is\add* raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

\w Wine|strong="H3196"\w* \add is\add* a \w mocker|strong="H3887"\w*, strong \w drink|strong="H7941"\w* \add is\add* \w raging|strong="H1993"\w*: and whosoever is \w deceived|strong="H7686"\w* thereby is not \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*. 

The fear of a king \add is\add* as the roaring of a lion: \add whoso\add* provoketh him to anger sinneth \add against\add* his own soul.

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

The \w fear|strong="H0367"\w* of a \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \add is\add* as the \w roaring|strong="H5099"\w* of a \w lion|strong="H3715"\w*: \add whoso\add* provoketh him to \w anger|strong="H5674"\w* \w sinneth|strong="H2398"\w* \add against\add* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*. 

\add It is\add* an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

\add It is\add* an \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* for a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* to \w cease|strong="H7674"\w* from \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*: but every \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* will be \w meddling|strong="H1566"\w*. 

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; \add therefore\add* shall he beg in harvest, and \add have\add* nothing.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

The \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* will not \w plow|strong="H2790"\w* by reason of the \w cold|strong="H2779"\w*; \add therefore\add* shall he \w beg|strong="H7592"\w* in \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w*, and \add have\add* nothing.\f + \fr 20.4  \ft cold: or, winter\f* 

Counsel in the heart of man \add is like\add* deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

\w Counsel|strong="H6098"\w* in the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add is like\add* \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w water|strong="H4325"\w*; but a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* will draw it \w out|strong="H1802"\w*. 

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

\w Most|strong="H7230"\w* \w men|strong="H0120"\w* will \w proclaim|strong="H7121"\w* every \w one|strong="H0376"\w* his own \w goodness|strong="H2617"\w*: but a \w faithful|strong="H0529"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* who can \w find|strong="H4672"\w*?\f + \fr 20.6  \ft goodness: or, bounty\f* 

The just \add man\add* walketh in his integrity: his children \add are\add* blessed after him.

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

The \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add* \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* in his \w integrity|strong="H8537"\w*: his \w children|strong="H1121"\w* \add are\add* \w blessed|strong="H0835"\w* \w after|strong="H0310"\w* him. 

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

A \w king|strong="H4428"\w* that sitteth \w in|strong="H3427"\w* the \w throne|strong="H3678"\w* of \w judgment|strong="H1779"\w* scattereth \w away|strong="H2219"\w* all \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* with his \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*. 

Who can \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, I have made my \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w clean|strong="H2135"\w*, I am \w pure|strong="H2891"\w* from my \w sin|strong="H2403"\w*? 

Divers weights, \add and\add* divers measures, both of them \add are\add* alike abomination to the \nd  LORD\nd*.

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the  LORD.

Divers \w weights|strong="H0068"\w*, \add and\add* divers \w measures|strong="H0374"\w*, \w both|strong="H8147"\w* of them \add are\add* \w alike|strong="H1571"\w* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.\f + \fr 20.10  \ft Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone\f*\f + \fr 20.10  \ft divers measures: Heb. an ephah and an ephah\f* 

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work \add be\add* pure, and whether \add it be\add* right.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Even a \w child|strong="H5288"\w* is \w known|strong="H5234"\w* by his \w doings|strong="H4611"\w*, whether his \w work|strong="H6467"\w* \add be\add* \w pure|strong="H2134"\w*, and whether \add it be\add* \w right|strong="H3477"\w*. 

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the \nd  LORD\nd* hath made even both of them.

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the  LORD hath made even both of them.

The \w hearing|strong="H8085"\w* \w ear|strong="H0241"\w*, and the \w seeing|strong="H7200"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w*, the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* hath \w made|strong="H6213"\w* even \w both|strong="H8147"\w* of them. 

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, \add and\add* thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

\w Love|strong="H0157"\w* not \w sleep|strong="H8142"\w*, lest thou come to \w poverty|strong="H3423"\w*; \w open|strong="H6491"\w* thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, \add and\add* thou shalt be \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w* with \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*. 

\add It is\add* naught, \add it is\add* naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

\add It is\add* \w naught|strong="H7451"\w*, \add it is\add* \w naught|strong="H7451"\w*, \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* the \w buyer|strong="H7069"\w*: but when he is \w gone|strong="H0235"\w* his way, then he \w boasteth|strong="H1984"\w*. 

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge \add are\add* a precious jewel.

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

There \w is|strong="H3426"\w* \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*, and a \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w rubies|strong="H6443"\w*: but the \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \add are\add* a \w precious|strong="H3366"\w* \w jewel|strong="H3627"\w*. 

Take his garment that is surety \add for\add* a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

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

\w Take|strong="H3947"\w* his \w garment|strong="H0899"\w* that is \w surety|strong="H6148"\w* \add for\add* a \w stranger|strong="H2114"\w*: and take a \w pledge|strong="H2254"\w* of him for a strange \w woman|strong="H5237"\w*. 

Bread of deceit \add is\add* sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

\w Bread|strong="H3899"\w* of \w deceit|strong="H8267"\w* \add is\add* \w sweet|strong="H6156"\w* to a \w man|strong="H0376"\w*; but \w afterwards|strong="H0310"\w* his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* shall be \w filled|strong="H4390"\w* with \w gravel|strong="H2687"\w*.\f + \fr 20.17  \ft deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood\f* 

\add Every\add* purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

\add Every\add* \w purpose|strong="H4284"\w* is \w established|strong="H3559"\w* by \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*: and with good \w advice|strong="H8458"\w* \w make|strong="H6213"\w* \w war|strong="H4421"\w*. 

He that goeth about \add as\add* a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

He that goeth \w about|strong="H1980"\w* \add as\add* a \w talebearer|strong="H7400"\w* \w revealeth|strong="H1540"\w* \w secrets|strong="H5475"\w*: therefore \w meddle|strong="H6148"\w* not with him that \w flattereth|strong="H6601"\w* with his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*.\f + \fr 20.19  \ft flattereth: or, enticeth\f* 

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

Whoso \w curseth|strong="H7043"\w* his \w father|strong="H0001"\w* or his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*, his \w lamp|strong="H5216"\w* shall be put \w out|strong="H1846"\w* in \w obscure|strong="H0380"\w* \w darkness|strong="H2822"\w*.\f + \fr 20.20  \ft lamp: or, candle\f* 

An inheritance \add may be\add* gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.

An \w inheritance|strong="H5159"\w* \add may be\add* gotten \w hastily|strong="H0926"\w* at the \w beginning|strong="H7223"\w*; but the \w end|strong="H0319"\w* thereof shall not be \w blessed|strong="H1288"\w*. 

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; \add but\add* wait on the \nd  LORD\nd*, and he shall save thee.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the  LORD, and he shall save thee.

\w Say|strong="H0559"\w* not thou, I will \w recompense|strong="H7999"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*; \add but\add* wait \w on|strong="H6960"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, and he shall \w save|strong="H3467"\w* thee. 

Divers weights \add are\add* an abomination unto the \nd  LORD\nd*; and a false balance \add is\add* not good.

Divers weights are an abomination unto the  LORD; and a false balance is not good.

Divers \w weights|strong="H0068"\w* \add are\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* unto the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*; and a \w false|strong="H4820"\w* \w balance|strong="H3976"\w* \add is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w*.\f + \fr 20.23  \ft a false…: Heb. balance of deceit\f* 

Man’s goings \add are\add* of the \nd  LORD\nd*; how can a man then understand his own way?

Man’s goings are of the  LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

\w Man’s|strong="H1397"\w* \w goings|strong="H4703"\w* \add are\add* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*; how can a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* then \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* his own \w way|strong="H1870"\w*? 

\add It is\add* a snare to the man \add who\add* devoureth \add that which is\add* holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

\add It is\add* a \w snare|strong="H4170"\w* to the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add who\add* \w devoureth|strong="H3216"\w* \add that which is\add* \w holy|strong="H6944"\w*, and \w after|strong="H0310"\w* \w vows|strong="H5088"\w* to make \w enquiry|strong="H1239"\w*. 

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w scattereth|strong="H2219"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, and \w bringeth|strong="H7725"\w* the \w wheel|strong="H0212"\w* over them. 

The spirit of man \add is\add* the candle of the \nd  LORD\nd*, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

The spirit of man is the candle of the  LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

The \w spirit|strong="H5397"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \add is\add* the \w candle|strong="H5216"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \w searching|strong="H2664"\w* all the inward \w parts|strong="H2315"\w* of the \w belly|strong="H0990"\w*.\f + \fr 20.27  \ft candle: or, lamp\f* 

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

\w Mercy|strong="H2617"\w* and \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* \w preserve|strong="H5341"\w* the \w king|strong="H4428"\w*: and his \w throne|strong="H3678"\w* is \w upholden|strong="H5582"\w* by \w mercy|strong="H2617"\w*. 

The glory of young men \add is\add* their strength: and the beauty of old men \add is\add* the gray head.

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

The \w glory|strong="H8597"\w* of young \w men|strong="H0970"\w* \add is\add* their \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*: and the \w beauty|strong="H1926"\w* of old \w men|strong="H2205"\w* \add is\add* the gray \w head|strong="H7872"\w*. 

The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so \add do\add* stripes the inward parts of the belly.

The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

The \w blueness|strong="H2250"\w* of a \w wound|strong="H6482"\w* \w cleanseth|strong="H8562"\w* away \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: so \add do\add* \w stripes|strong="H4347"\w* the inward \w parts|strong="H2315"\w* of the \w belly|strong="H0990"\w*.\f + \fr 20.30  \ft cleanseth…: Heb. is a purging medicine against\f* 

The king’s heart \add is\add* in the hand of the \nd  LORD\nd*, \add as\add* the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

The king’s heart is in the hand of the  LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

The \w king’s|strong="H4428"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add is\add* in the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, \add as\add* the \w rivers|strong="H6388"\w* of \w water|strong="H4325"\w*: he \w turneth|strong="H5186"\w* it whithersoever he \w will|strong="H2654"\w*. 

Every way of a man \add is\add* right in his own eyes: but the \nd  LORD\nd* pondereth the hearts.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the  LORD pondereth the hearts.

Every \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add is\add* \w right|strong="H3477"\w* in his own \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*: but the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w pondereth|strong="H8505"\w* the \w hearts|strong="H3826"\w*. 

To do justice and judgment \add is\add* more acceptable to the \nd  LORD\nd* than sacrifice.

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the  LORD than sacrifice.

To \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w justice|strong="H6666"\w* and \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w* \add is\add* more \w acceptable|strong="H0977"\w* to the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* than \w sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w*. 

An high look, and a proud heart, \add and\add* the plowing of the wicked, \add is\add* sin.

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

An \w high|strong="H7312"\w* \w look|strong="H5869"\w*, and a \w proud|strong="H7342"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, \add and\add* the \w plowing|strong="H5215"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, \add is\add* \w sin|strong="H2403"\w*.\f + \fr 21.4  \ft An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes\f*\f + \fr 21.4  \ft the plowing: or, the light\f* 

The thoughts of the diligent \add tend\add* only to plenteousness; but of every one \add that is\add* hasty only to want.

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

The \w thoughts|strong="H4284"\w* of the \w diligent|strong="H2742"\w* \add tend\add* only to \w plenteousness|strong="H4195"\w*; but of every one \add that is\add* \w hasty|strong="H0213"\w* only to \w want|strong="H4270"\w*. 

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue \add is\add* a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

The \w getting|strong="H6467"\w* of \w treasures|strong="H0214"\w* by a \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \add is\add* a \w vanity|strong="H1892"\w* tossed to and fro \w of|strong="H5086"\w* them that \w seek|strong="H1245"\w* \w death|strong="H4194"\w*. 

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

The \w robbery|strong="H7701"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w destroy|strong="H1641"\w* them; because they \w refuse|strong="H3985"\w* to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*.\f + \fr 21.7  \ft destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them\f* 

The way of man \add is\add* froward and strange: but \add as for\add* the pure, his work \add is\add* right.

The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add is\add* \w froward|strong="H2019"\w* and \w strange|strong="H2054"\w*: but \add as for\add* the \w pure|strong="H2134"\w*, his \w work|strong="H6467"\w* \add is\add* \w right|strong="H3477"\w*. 

\add It is\add* better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

\add It is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* to \w dwell|strong="H3427"\w* in a \w corner|strong="H6438"\w* of the \w housetop|strong="H1406"\w*, than with a \w brawling|strong="H4079"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* in a \w wide|strong="H2267"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*.\f + \fr 21.9  \ft a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions\f*\f + \fr 21.9  \ft a wide…: Heb. an house of society\f* 

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

The \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w desireth|strong="H0183"\w* \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*: his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* findeth no \w favour|strong="H2603"\w* in his \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*.\f + \fr 21.10  \ft findeth…: Heb. is not favoured\f* 

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

When the \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* is \w punished|strong="H6064"\w*, the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* is made \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*: and when the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* is \w instructed|strong="H7919"\w*, he \w receiveth|strong="H3947"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

The righteous \add man\add* wisely considereth the house of the wicked: \add but God\add* overthroweth the wicked for \add their\add* wickedness.

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add* wisely \w considereth|strong="H7919"\w* the \w house|strong="H1004"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*: \add but God\add* \w overthroweth|strong="H5557"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* for \add their\add* \w wickedness|strong="H7451"\w*. 

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Whoso \w stoppeth|strong="H0331"\w* his \w ears|strong="H0241"\w* at the \w cry|strong="H2201"\w* of the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*, he also shall \w cry|strong="H7121"\w* himself, but shall not be \w heard|strong="H6030"\w*. 

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

A \w gift|strong="H4976"\w* in \w secret|strong="H5643"\w* \w pacifieth|strong="H3711"\w* \w anger|strong="H0639"\w*: and a \w reward|strong="H7810"\w* in the \w bosom|strong="H2436"\w* \w strong|strong="H5794"\w* \w wrath|strong="H2534"\w*. 

\add It is\add* joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction \add shall be\add* to the workers of iniquity.

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

\add It is\add* \w joy|strong="H8057"\w* to the \w just|strong="H6662"\w* to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*: but \w destruction|strong="H4288"\w* \add shall be\add* to the \w workers|strong="H6466"\w* of \w iniquity|strong="H0205"\w*. 

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

The \w man|strong="H0120"\w* that \w wandereth|strong="H8582"\w* out of the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H7919"\w* shall \w remain|strong="H5117"\w* in the \w congregation|strong="H6951"\w* of the \w dead|strong="H7496"\w*. 

He that loveth pleasure \add shall be\add* a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

He that \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w pleasure|strong="H8057"\w* \add shall be\add* a \w poor|strong="H4270"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*: he that \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* and \w oil|strong="H8081"\w* shall not be \w rich|strong="H6238"\w*.\f + \fr 21.17  \ft pleasure: or, sport\f* 

The wicked \add shall be\add* a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add shall be\add* a \w ransom|strong="H3724"\w* for the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*, and the \w transgressor|strong="H0898"\w* for the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w*. 

\add It is\add* better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.

\add It is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* to \w dwell|strong="H3427"\w* in the \w wilderness|strong="H0776"\w*, than with a \w contentious|strong="H4079"\w* and an \w angry|strong="H3708"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*.\f + \fr 21.19  \ft in…: Heb. in the land of the desert\f* 

\add There is\add* treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

\add There is\add* \w treasure|strong="H0214"\w* to be \w desired|strong="H2530"\w* and \w oil|strong="H8081"\w* in the \w dwelling|strong="H5116"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*; but a \w foolish|strong="H3684"\w* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* spendeth it \w up|strong="H1104"\w*. 

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

He that \w followeth|strong="H7291"\w* after \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w* and \w mercy|strong="H2617"\w* \w findeth|strong="H4672"\w* \w life|strong="H2416"\w*, \w righteousness|strong="H6666"\w*, and \w honour|strong="H3519"\w*. 

A wise \add man\add* scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add man\add* \w scaleth|strong="H5927"\w* the \w city|strong="H5892"\w* of the \w mighty|strong="H1368"\w*, and casteth \w down|strong="H3381"\w* the \w strength|strong="H5797"\w* of the \w confidence|strong="H4009"\w* thereof. 

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Whoso \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* and his \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* from \w troubles|strong="H6869"\w*. 

Proud \add and\add* haughty scorner \add is\add* his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

\w Proud|strong="H2086"\w* \add and\add* \w haughty|strong="H3093"\w* \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \add is\add* his \w name|strong="H8034"\w*, who \w dealeth|strong="H6213"\w* in \w proud|strong="H2087"\w* \w wrath|strong="H5678"\w*.\f + \fr 21.24  \ft in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride\f* 

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

The \w desire|strong="H8378"\w* of the \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \w killeth|strong="H4191"\w* him; for his \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* \w refuse|strong="H3985"\w* to \w labour|strong="H6213"\w*. 

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

He \w coveteth|strong="H0183"\w* \w greedily|strong="H8378"\w* all the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* long: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* and \w spareth|strong="H2820"\w* not. 

The sacrifice of the wicked \add is\add* abomination: how much more, \add when\add* he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

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

The \w sacrifice|strong="H2077"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w*: how much more, \add when\add* he \w bringeth|strong="H0935"\w* it with a wicked \w mind|strong="H2154"\w*?\f + \fr 21.27  \ft with…: Heb. in wickedness?\f* 

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

A \w false|strong="H3577"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* shall \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*: but the \w man|strong="H0376"\w* that \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* \w speaketh|strong="H1696"\w* \w constantly|strong="H5331"\w*.\f + \fr 21.28  \ft A…: Heb. A witness of lies\f* 

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but \add as for\add* the upright, he directeth his way.

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

A \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w hardeneth|strong="H5810"\w* his \w face|strong="H6440"\w*: but \add as for\add* the \w upright|strong="H3477"\w*, he \w directeth|strong="H0995"\w* his \w way|strong="H1870"\w*.\f + \fr 21.29  \ft directeth: or, considereth\f* 

\add There is\add* no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the \nd  LORD\nd*.

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the  LORD.

\add There is\add* no \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* nor \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* nor \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w* against the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*. 

The horse \add is\add* prepared against the day of battle: but safety \add is\add* of the \nd  LORD\nd*.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the  LORD.

The \w horse|strong="H5483"\w* \add is\add* \w prepared|strong="H3559"\w* against the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of \w battle|strong="H4421"\w*: but \w safety|strong="H8668"\w* \add is\add* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.\f + \fr 21.31  \ft safety: or, victory\f* 

A \add good\add* name \add is\add* rather to be chosen than great riches, \add and\add* loving favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

A \add good\add* \w name|strong="H8034"\w* \add is\add* rather to be \w chosen|strong="H0977"\w* than \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*, \add and\add* \w loving|strong="H2896"\w* \w favour|strong="H2580"\w* rather than \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* and \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*.\f + \fr 22.1  \ft loving…: or, favour is better than, etc\f* 

The rich and poor meet together: the \nd  LORD\nd* \add is\add* the maker of them all.

The rich and poor meet together: the  LORD is the maker of them all.

The \w rich|strong="H6223"\w* and \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* meet \w together|strong="H6298"\w*: the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add is\add* the \w maker|strong="H6213"\w* of them all. 

A prudent \add man\add* foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

A \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add man\add* \w foreseeth|strong="H7200"\w* the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*, and \w hideth|strong="H5641"\w* himself: but the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* pass \w on|strong="H5674"\w*, and are \w punished|strong="H6064"\w*. 

By humility \add and\add* the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* \add are\add* riches, and honour, and life.

By humility and the fear of the  LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

\w By|strong="H6118"\w* \w humility|strong="H6038"\w* \add and\add* the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \add are\add* \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*, and \w honour|strong="H3519"\w*, and \w life|strong="H2416"\w*.\f + \fr 22.4  \ft By…: or, The reward of humility, etc\f* 

Thorns \add and\add* snares \add are\add* in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

\w Thorns|strong="H6791"\w* \add and\add* \w snares|strong="H6341"\w* \add are\add* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of the \w froward|strong="H6141"\w*: he that doth \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* shall be \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from them. 

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Train \w up|strong="H2596"\w* a \w child|strong="H5288"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* he should \w go|strong="H6310"\w*: and when he is \w old|strong="H2204"\w*, he will not \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from it.\f + \fr 22.6  \ft Train…: or, Catechise\f*\f + \fr 22.6  \ft in…: Heb. in his way\f* 

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower \add is\add* servant to the lender.

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

The \w rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w ruleth|strong="H4910"\w* over the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w*, and the \w borrower|strong="H3867"\w* \add is\add* \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* to the \w lender|strong="H0376"\w*.\f + \fr 22.7  \ft the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth\f* 

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

+ \fr 22.8  \ft the rod…: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed

22.8  the rod…: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed

He that \w soweth|strong="H2232"\w* \w iniquity|strong="H5766"\w* shall \w reap|strong="H7114"\w* \w vanity|strong="H0205"\w*: and the \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* of his \w anger|strong="H5678"\w* shall \w fail|strong="H3615"\w*.\f + \fr 22.8  \ft the rod…: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed\f* 

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

He that hath a \w bountiful|strong="H2896"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w* shall be \w blessed|strong="H1288"\w*; for he \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* of his \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* to the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*.\f + \fr 22.9  \ft He that…: Heb. Good of eye\f* 

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

Cast \w out|strong="H1644"\w* the \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w*, and \w contention|strong="H4066"\w* shall go \w out|strong="H3318"\w*; yea, \w strife|strong="H1779"\w* and \w reproach|strong="H7036"\w* shall \w cease|strong="H7673"\w*. 

He that loveth pureness of heart, \add for\add* the grace of his lips the king \add shall be\add* his friend.

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

He that \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w pureness|strong="H2890"\w* of \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, \add for\add* the \w grace|strong="H2580"\w* of his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* the \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \add shall be\add* his \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*.\f + \fr 22.11  \ft for…: or, and hath grace in his lips\f* 

The eyes of the \nd  LORD\nd* preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

The eyes of the  LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

The \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w preserve|strong="H5341"\w* \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*, and he \w overthroweth|strong="H5557"\w* the \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of the \w transgressor|strong="H0898"\w*.\f + \fr 22.12  \ft the words: or, the matters\f* 

The slothful \add man\add* saith, \add There is\add* a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

The \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \add man\add* \w saith|strong="H0559"\w*, \add There is\add* a \w lion|strong="H0738"\w* \w without|strong="H2351"\w*, I shall be \w slain|strong="H7523"\w* \w in|strong="H8432"\w* the \w streets|strong="H7339"\w*. 

The mouth of strange women \add is\add* a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the \nd  LORD\nd* shall fall therein.

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the  LORD shall fall therein.

The \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of strange \w women|strong="H2114"\w* \add is\add* a \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w pit|strong="H7745"\w*: he that is \w abhorred|strong="H2194"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* therein. 

Foolishness \add is\add* bound in the heart of a child; \add but\add* the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

\w Foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* \add is\add* \w bound|strong="H7194"\w* in the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of a \w child|strong="H5288"\w*; \add but\add* the \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* of \w correction|strong="H4148"\w* shall drive it \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from him. 

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his \add riches, and\add* he that giveth to the rich, \add shall\add* surely \add come\add* to want.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

He that \w oppresseth|strong="H6231"\w* the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* to \w increase|strong="H7235"\w* his \add riches, and\add* he that \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* to the \w rich|strong="H6223"\w*, \add shall\add* surely \add come\add* to \w want|strong="H4270"\w*. 

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

Bow \w down|strong="H5186"\w* thine \w ear|strong="H0241"\w*, and \w hear|strong="H8085"\w* the \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*, and \w apply|strong="H7896"\w* thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* unto my \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

For \add it is\add* a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

For \add it is\add* a pleasant \w thing|strong="H5273"\w* if thou \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* them \w within|strong="H0990"\w* thee; they shall \w withal|strong="H3162"\w* be \w fitted|strong="H3559"\w* in thy \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*.\f + \fr 22.18  \ft within…: Heb. in thy belly\f* 

That thy trust may be in the \nd  LORD\nd*, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

That thy trust may be in the  LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

That thy \w trust|strong="H4009"\w* may be in the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, I have made \w known|strong="H3045"\w* to thee this \w day|strong="H3117"\w*, even to thee.\f + \fr 22.19  \ft even…: or, trust thou also\f* 

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

Have not I \w written|strong="H3789"\w* to \w thee|strong="H8032"\w* excellent \w things|strong="H7991"\w* in \w counsels|strong="H4156"\w* and \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*, 

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

That I might make thee \w know|strong="H3045"\w* the \w certainty|strong="H7189"\w* of the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of \w truth|strong="H0571"\w*; that thou mightest \w answer|strong="H7725"\w* the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of \w truth|strong="H0571"\w* to them that \w send|strong="H7971"\w* unto thee?\f + \fr 22.21  \ft to them…: or, to those that send thee?\f* 

Rob not the poor, because he \add is\add* poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

\w Rob|strong="H1497"\w* not the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*, because he \add is\add* \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*: neither \w oppress|strong="H1792"\w* the \w afflicted|strong="H6041"\w* in the \w gate|strong="H8179"\w*: 

For the \nd  LORD\nd* will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

For the  LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

For the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* will \w plead|strong="H7378"\w* their \w cause|strong="H7379"\w*, and \w spoil|strong="H6906"\w* the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of those that \w spoiled|strong="H6906"\w* them. 

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

Make no \w friendship|strong="H7462"\w* with an \w angry|strong="H0639"\w* \w man|strong="H1167"\w*; and with a \w furious|strong="H2534"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* thou shalt not \w go|strong="H0935"\w*: 

Lest thou \w learn|strong="H0502"\w* his \w ways|strong="H0734"\w*, and \w get|strong="H3947"\w* a \w snare|strong="H4170"\w* to thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*. 

Be not thou \add one\add* of them that strike hands, \add or\add* of them that are sureties for debts.

Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.

Be not thou \add one\add* of them that \w strike|strong="H8628"\w* \w hands|strong="H3709"\w*, \add or\add* of them that are \w sureties|strong="H6148"\w* for \w debts|strong="H4859"\w*. 

If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

If thou hast nothing to \w pay|strong="H7999"\w*, why should he take \w away|strong="H3947"\w* thy \w bed|strong="H4904"\w* from under thee? 

\w Remove|strong="H5253"\w* not the \w ancient|strong="H5769"\w* \w landmark|strong="H1366"\w*, which thy \w fathers|strong="H0001"\w* have \w set|strong="H6213"\w*.\f + \fr 22.28  \ft landmark: or, bound\f* 

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean \add men\add*.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

\w Seest|strong="H2372"\w* thou a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w diligent|strong="H4106"\w* in his \w business|strong="H4399"\w*? he shall \w stand|strong="H3320"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*; he shall not \w stand|strong="H3320"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w mean|strong="H2823"\w* \add men\add*.\f + \fr 22.29  \ft mean…: Heb. obscure men\f* 

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what \add is\add* before thee:

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

When thou \w sittest|strong="H3427"\w* to \w eat|strong="H3898"\w* with a \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w*, \w consider|strong="H0995"\w* \w diligently|strong="H0995"\w* what \add is\add* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* thee: 

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou \add be\add* a man given to appetite.

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

And \w put|strong="H7760"\w* a \w knife|strong="H7915"\w* to thy \w throat|strong="H3930"\w*, if thou \add be\add* a man \w given|strong="H1167"\w* to \w appetite|strong="H5315"\w*. 

Be not desirous of his dainties: for they \add are\add* deceitful meat.

Be not \w desirous|strong="H0183"\w* of his \w dainties|strong="H4303"\w*: for they \add are\add* \w deceitful|strong="H3577"\w* \w meat|strong="H3899"\w*. 

\w Labour|strong="H3021"\w* not to be \w rich|strong="H6238"\w*: \w cease|strong="H2308"\w* from thine own \w wisdom|strong="H0998"\w*. 

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for \add riches\add* certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

Wilt thou \w set|strong="H5774"\w* thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* upon that which is not? for \add riches\add* \w certainly|strong="H6213"\w* \w make|strong="H6213"\w* themselves \w wings|strong="H3671"\w*; they fly \w away|strong="H5774"\w* as an \w eagle|strong="H5404"\w* toward \w heaven|strong="H8064"\w*.\f + \fr 23.5  \ft set…: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon\f* 

Eat thou not the bread of \add him that hath\add* an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

\w Eat|strong="H3898"\w* thou not the \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* of \add him that hath\add* an \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w*, neither \w desire|strong="H0183"\w* thou his dainty \w meats|strong="H4303"\w*: 

For as he thinketh in his heart, so \add is\add* he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart \add is\add* not with thee.

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

For as he \w thinketh|strong="H8176"\w* in his \w heart|strong="H5315"\w*, so \add is\add* he: \w Eat|strong="H0398"\w* and \w drink|strong="H8354"\w*, \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* he to thee; but his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add is\add* not with thee. 

The morsel \add which\add* thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

The \w morsel|strong="H6595"\w* \add which\add* thou hast \w eaten|strong="H0398"\w* shalt thou vomit \w up|strong="H6958"\w*, and \w lose|strong="H7843"\w* thy \w sweet|strong="H5273"\w* \w words|strong="H1697"\w*. 

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

\w Speak|strong="H1696"\w* not in the \w ears|strong="H0241"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*: for he will \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* the \w wisdom|strong="H7922"\w* of thy \w words|strong="H4405"\w*. 

Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

\w Remove|strong="H5253"\w* not the \w old|strong="H5769"\w* \w landmark|strong="H1366"\w*; and \w enter|strong="H0935"\w* not into the \w fields|strong="H7704"\w* of the \w fatherless|strong="H3490"\w*:\f + \fr 23.10  \ft landmark: or, bound\f* 

For their redeemer \add is\add* mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

For their \w redeemer|strong="H1350"\w* \add is\add* \w mighty|strong="H2389"\w*; he shall \w plead|strong="H7378"\w* their \w cause|strong="H7379"\w* with thee. 

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

\w Apply|strong="H0935"\w* thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* unto \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, and thine \w ears|strong="H0241"\w* to the \w words|strong="H0561"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w*. 

Withhold not correction from the child: for \add if\add* thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

\w Withhold|strong="H4513"\w* not \w correction|strong="H4148"\w* from the \w child|strong="H5288"\w*: for \add if\add* thou \w beatest|strong="H5221"\w* him with the \w rod|strong="H7626"\w*, he shall not \w die|strong="H4191"\w*. 

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

Thou shalt \w beat|strong="H5221"\w* him with the \w rod|strong="H7626"\w*, and shalt \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* from \w hell|strong="H7585"\w*. 

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, if thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*, my \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*, even \w mine|strong="H0589"\w*.\f + \fr 23.15  \ft even…: or, even I will rejoice\f* 

Yea, my \w reins|strong="H3629"\w* shall \w rejoice|strong="H5937"\w*, when thy \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w speak|strong="H1696"\w* right \w things|strong="H4339"\w*. 

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but \add be thou\add* in the fear of the \nd  LORD\nd* all the day long.

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the  LORD all the day long.

Let not thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w envy|strong="H7065"\w* \w sinners|strong="H2400"\w*: but \add be thou\add* in the \w fear|strong="H3374"\w* of the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* all the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* long. 

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

For surely there \w is|strong="H3426"\w* an \w end|strong="H0319"\w*; and thine \w expectation|strong="H8615"\w* shall not be cut \w off|strong="H3772"\w*.\f + \fr 23.18  \ft end: or, reward\f* 

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

\w Hear|strong="H8085"\w* thou, my \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, and be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*, and \w guide|strong="H0833"\w* thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w*. 

Be not among \w winebibbers|strong="H3196"\w*; among riotous \w eaters|strong="H2151"\w* of \w flesh|strong="H1320"\w*:\f + \fr 23.20  \ft of flesh: Heb. of their flesh\f* 

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe \add a man\add* with rags.

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

For the \w drunkard|strong="H5433"\w* and the \w glutton|strong="H2151"\w* shall come to \w poverty|strong="H3423"\w*: and \w drowsiness|strong="H5124"\w* shall \w clothe|strong="H3847"\w* \add a man\add* with \w rags|strong="H7168"\w*. 

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

\w Hearken|strong="H8085"\w* unto thy \w father|strong="H0001"\w* that \w begat|strong="H3205"\w* thee, and \w despise|strong="H0936"\w* not thy \w mother|strong="H0517"\w* when she is \w old|strong="H2204"\w*. 

Buy the truth, and sell \add it\add* not; \add also\add* wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

\w Buy|strong="H7069"\w* the \w truth|strong="H0571"\w*, and \w sell|strong="H4376"\w* \add it\add* not; \add also\add* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, and \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*, and \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w*. 

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise \add child\add* shall have joy of him.

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

The \w father|strong="H0001"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall \w greatly|strong="H1524"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w*: and he that \w begetteth|strong="H3205"\w* a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add child\add* shall have \w joy|strong="H8055"\w* of him. 

Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.

Thy \w father|strong="H0001"\w* and thy \w mother|strong="H0517"\w* shall be \w glad|strong="H8055"\w*, and she that \w bare|strong="H3205"\w* thee shall \w rejoice|strong="H1523"\w*. 

My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w give|strong="H5414"\w* me thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*, and let thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* \w observe|strong="H7521"\w* my \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*. 

For a whore \add is\add* a deep ditch; and a strange woman \add is\add* a narrow pit.

For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.

For a \w whore|strong="H2181"\w* \add is\add* a \w deep|strong="H6013"\w* \w ditch|strong="H7745"\w*; and a strange \w woman|strong="H5237"\w* \add is\add* a \w narrow|strong="H6862"\w* \w pit|strong="H0875"\w*. 

She also lieth in wait as \add for\add* a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

She also lieth in \w wait|strong="H0693"\w* as \add for\add* a \w prey|strong="H2863"\w*, and \w increaseth|strong="H3254"\w* the \w transgressors|strong="H0898"\w* among \w men|strong="H0120"\w*.\f + \fr 23.28  \ft as for…: or, as a robber\f* 

Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

Who hath \w woe|strong="H0188"\w*? who hath \w sorrow|strong="H0017"\w*? who hath \w contentions|strong="H4079"\w*? who hath \w babbling|strong="H7879"\w*? who hath \w wounds|strong="H6482"\w* without \w cause|strong="H2600"\w*? who hath \w redness|strong="H2448"\w* of \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*? 

They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

They that tarry \w long|strong="H0309"\w* at the \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*; they that \w go|strong="H0935"\w* to \w seek|strong="H2713"\w* mixed \w wine|strong="H4469"\w*. 

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, \add when\add* it moveth itself aright.

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

\w Look|strong="H7200"\w* not thou upon the \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* when it is \w red|strong="H0119"\w*, when it \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* his \w colour|strong="H5869"\w* in the \w cup|strong="H3563"\w*, \add when\add* it \w moveth|strong="H1980"\w* itself \w aright|strong="H4339"\w*. 

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

At the \w last|strong="H0319"\w* it \w biteth|strong="H5391"\w* like a \w serpent|strong="H5175"\w*, and \w stingeth|strong="H6567"\w* like an \w adder|strong="H6848"\w*.\f + \fr 23.32  \ft an…: or, a cockatrice\f* 

Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.

Thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* shall \w behold|strong="H7200"\w* strange \w women|strong="H2114"\w*, and thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall \w utter|strong="H1696"\w* perverse \w things|strong="H8419"\w*. 

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth \w down|strong="H7901"\w* in the \w midst|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w sea|strong="H3220"\w*, or as he that \w lieth|strong="H7901"\w* upon the \w top|strong="H7218"\w* of a \w mast|strong="H2260"\w*.\f + \fr 23.34  \ft the midst…: Heb. the heart of the sea\f* 

They have stricken me, \add shalt thou say, and\add* I was not sick; they have beaten me, \add and\add* I felt \add it\add* not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

They have \w stricken|strong="H5221"\w* me, \add shalt thou say, and\add* I was not \w sick|strong="H2470"\w*; they have \w beaten|strong="H1986"\w* me, \add and\add* I \w felt|strong="H3045"\w* \add it\add* not: when shall I \w awake|strong="H6974"\w*? I will \w seek|strong="H1245"\w* it \w yet|strong="H3254"\w* again.\f + \fr 23.35  \ft I felt…: Heb. I knew it not\f* 

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

Be not thou \w envious|strong="H7065"\w* against \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w men|strong="H0582"\w*, neither \w desire|strong="H0183"\w* to be with them. 

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

For their \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w studieth|strong="H1897"\w* \w destruction|strong="H7701"\w*, and their \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* \w talk|strong="H1696"\w* of \w mischief|strong="H5999"\w*. 

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

Through \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* is an \w house|strong="H1004"\w* \w builded|strong="H1129"\w*; and by \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* it is \w established|strong="H3559"\w*: 

And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

And by \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* shall the \w chambers|strong="H2315"\w* be \w filled|strong="H4390"\w* with all \w precious|strong="H3368"\w* and \w pleasant|strong="H5273"\w* \w riches|strong="H1952"\w*. 

A wise man \add is\add* strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

A \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w man|strong="H1397"\w* \add is\add* \w strong|strong="H5797"\w*; yea, a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* of \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* \w increaseth|strong="H0553"\w* \w strength|strong="H3581"\w*.\f + \fr 24.5  \ft is strong: Heb. is in strength\f*\f + \fr 24.5  \ft increaseth…: Heb. strengtheneth might\f* 

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors \add there is\add* safety.

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For by wise \w counsel|strong="H8458"\w* thou shalt \w make|strong="H6213"\w* thy \w war|strong="H4421"\w*: and in \w multitude|strong="H7230"\w* of \w counsellors|strong="H3289"\w* \add there is\add* \w safety|strong="H8668"\w*. 

Wisdom \add is\add* too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

\w Wisdom|strong="H2454"\w* \add is\add* too \w high|strong="H7311"\w* for a \w fool|strong="H0191"\w*: he \w openeth|strong="H6605"\w* not his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* in the \w gate|strong="H8179"\w*. 

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

He that \w deviseth|strong="H2803"\w* to do \w evil|strong="H7489"\w* shall be \w called|strong="H7121"\w* a \w mischievous|strong="H4209"\w* \w person|strong="H1167"\w*. 

The thought of foolishness \add is\add* sin: and the scorner \add is\add* an abomination to men.

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

The \w thought|strong="H2154"\w* of \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* \add is\add* \w sin|strong="H2403"\w*: and the \w scorner|strong="H3887"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to \w men|strong="H0120"\w*. 

\add If\add* thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength \add is\add* small.

\add If\add* thou \w faint|strong="H7503"\w* in the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of \w adversity|strong="H6869"\w*, thy \w strength|strong="H3581"\w* \add is\add* \w small|strong="H6862"\w*.\f + \fr 24.10  \ft small: Heb. narrow\f* 

If thou forbear to deliver \add them that are\add* drawn unto death, and \add those that are\add* ready to be slain;

If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

If thou \w forbear|strong="H2820"\w* to \w deliver|strong="H5337"\w* \add them that are\add* \w drawn|strong="H3947"\w* unto \w death|strong="H4194"\w*, and \add those that are\add* \w ready|strong="H4131"\w* to be \w slain|strong="H2027"\w*; 

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider \add it\add*? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth \add not\add* he know \add it\add*? and shall \add not\add* he render to \add every\add* man according to his works?

If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

If thou \w sayest|strong="H0559"\w*, Behold, we \w knew|strong="H3045"\w* it not; doth not he that \w pondereth|strong="H8505"\w* the \w heart|strong="H3826"\w* \w consider|strong="H0995"\w* \add it\add*? and he that \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*, doth \add not\add* he \w know|strong="H3045"\w* \add it\add*? and shall \add not\add* he \w render|strong="H7725"\w* to \add every\add* \w man|strong="H0120"\w* according to his \w works|strong="H6467"\w*? 

My son, eat thou honey, because \add it is\add* good; and the honeycomb, \add which is\add* sweet to thy taste:

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* thou \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*, because \add it is\add* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*; and the \w honeycomb|strong="H5317"\w*, \add which is\add* \w sweet|strong="H4966"\w* to thy \w taste|strong="H2441"\w*:\f + \fr 24.13  \ft to…: Heb. upon thy palate\f* 

So \add shall\add* the knowledge of wisdom \add be\add* unto thy soul: when thou hast found \add it\add*, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

So \add shall\add* the \w knowledge|strong="H3045"\w* of \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \add be\add* unto thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: when thou hast \w found|strong="H4672"\w* \add it\add*, then there shall \w be|strong="H3426"\w* a \w reward|strong="H0319"\w*, and thy \w expectation|strong="H8615"\w* shall not be cut \w off|strong="H3772"\w*. 

Lay not wait, O wicked \add man\add*, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

Lay not \w wait|strong="H0693"\w*, O \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add man\add*, against the \w dwelling|strong="H5116"\w* of the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*; \w spoil|strong="H7703"\w* not his resting \w place|strong="H7258"\w*: 

For a just \add man\add* falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

For a \w just|strong="H6662"\w* \add man\add* \w falleth|strong="H5307"\w* seven \w times|strong="H7651"\w*, and riseth up \w again|strong="H6965"\w*: but the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H3782"\w* into \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*. 

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

\w Rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* not when thine \w enemy|strong="H0341"\w* \w falleth|strong="H5307"\w*, and let not thine \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* be \w glad|strong="H1523"\w* when he \w stumbleth|strong="H3782"\w*: 

Lest the \nd  LORD\nd* see \add it\add*, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

Lest the  LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

Lest the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w see|strong="H7200"\w* \add it\add*, and it \w displease|strong="H7489"\w* him, and he turn \w away|strong="H7725"\w* his \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w* from him.\f + \fr 24.18  \ft it displease…: Heb. it be evil in his eyes\f* 

Fret not thyself because of evil \add men\add*, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

\w Fret|strong="H2734"\w* not thyself because of \w evil|strong="H7489"\w* \add men\add*, neither be thou \w envious|strong="H7065"\w* at the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*;\f + \fr 24.19  \ft Fret…: or, Keep not company with the wicked\f* 

For there shall be no reward to the evil \add man;\add* the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

For there shall be no \w reward|strong="H0319"\w* to the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \add man;\add* the \w candle|strong="H5216"\w* of the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* shall be put \w out|strong="H1846"\w*.\f + \fr 24.20  \ft candle: or, lamp\f* 

My son, fear thou the \nd  LORD\nd* and the king: \add and\add* meddle not with them that are given to change:

My son, fear thou the  LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, \w fear|strong="H3372"\w* thou the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* and the \w king|strong="H4428"\w*: \add and\add* \w meddle|strong="H6148"\w* not with them that are given to \w change|strong="H8138"\w*:\f + \fr 24.21  \ft them…: Heb. changers\f* 

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

For their \w calamity|strong="H0343"\w* shall \w rise|strong="H6965"\w* \w suddenly|strong="H6597"\w*; and who \w knoweth|strong="H3045"\w* the \w ruin|strong="H6365"\w* of them \w both|strong="H8147"\w*? 

These \add things\add* also \add belong\add* to the wise. \add It is\add* not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

These \add things\add* also \add belong\add* to the \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*. \add It is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w* to have \w respect|strong="H5234"\w* of \w persons|strong="H6440"\w* in \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*. 

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou \add art\add* righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

He that \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* unto the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*, Thou \add art\add* \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w*; him shall the \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w curse|strong="H5344"\w*, \w nations|strong="H3816"\w* shall \w abhor|strong="H2194"\w* him: 

But to them that rebuke \add him\add* shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

But to them that \w rebuke|strong="H3198"\w* \add him\add* shall be \w delight|strong="H5276"\w*, and a \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w blessing|strong="H1293"\w* shall \w come|strong="H0935"\w* upon them.\f + \fr 24.25  \ft a good…: Heb. a blessing of good\f* 

\add Every man\add* shall kiss \add his\add* lips that giveth a right answer.

\add Every man\add* shall \w kiss|strong="H5401"\w* \add his\add* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* that \w giveth|strong="H7725"\w* a \w right|strong="H5228"\w* \w answer|strong="H1697"\w*.\f + \fr 24.26  \ft that…: Heb. that answereth right words\f* 

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

\w Prepare|strong="H3559"\w* thy \w work|strong="H4399"\w* \w without|strong="H2351"\w*, and make it \w fit|strong="H6257"\w* for thyself in the \w field|strong="H7704"\w*; and \w afterwards|strong="H0310"\w* \w build|strong="H1129"\w* thine \w house|strong="H1004"\w*. 

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive \add not\add* with thy lips.

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

Be not a \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* against thy \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* without \w cause|strong="H2600"\w*; and \w deceive|strong="H6601"\w* \add not\add* with thy \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*. 

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

\w Say|strong="H0559"\w* not, I will \w do|strong="H6213"\w* so to him as he hath \w done|strong="H6213"\w* to me: I will \w render|strong="H7725"\w* to the \w man|strong="H0376"\w* according to his \w work|strong="H6467"\w*. 

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

I \w went|strong="H5674"\w* by the \w field|strong="H7704"\w* of the \w slothful|strong="H0376"\w*, and by the \w vineyard|strong="H3754"\w* of the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w void|strong="H2638"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H3820"\w*; 

And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, \add and\add* nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

And, lo, it was all grown \w over|strong="H5927"\w* with \w thorns|strong="H7063"\w*, \add and\add* \w nettles|strong="H2738"\w* had \w covered|strong="H3680"\w* the \w face|strong="H6440"\w* thereof, and the \w stone|strong="H0068"\w* \w wall|strong="H1444"\w* thereof was broken \w down|strong="H2040"\w*. 

Then I saw, \add and\add* considered \add it\add* well: I looked upon \add it, and\add* received instruction.

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

Then I \w saw|strong="H2372"\w*, \add and\add* considered \add it\add* \w well|strong="H7896"\w*: I \w looked|strong="H7200"\w* upon \add it, and\add* \w received|strong="H3947"\w* \w instruction|strong="H4148"\w*.\f + \fr 24.32  \ft considered…: Heb. set my heart\f* 

So shall thy poverty come \add as\add* one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

So shall thy \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w* \w come|strong="H0935"\w* \add as\add* one that \w travelleth|strong="H1980"\w*; and thy \w want|strong="H4270"\w* as an \w armed|strong="H4043"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*.\f + \fr 24.34  \ft an…: Heb. a man of shield\f* 

These \add are\add* also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

These \add are\add* also \w proverbs|strong="H4912"\w* of \w Solomon|strong="H8010"\w*, which the \w men|strong="H0582"\w* of \w Hezekiah|strong="H2396"\w* \w king|strong="H4428"\w* of \w Judah|strong="H3063"\w* copied \w out|strong="H6275"\w*. 

\add It is\add* the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings \add is\add* to search out a matter.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

\add It is\add* the \w glory|strong="H3519"\w* of \w God|strong="H0430"\w* to \w conceal|strong="H5641"\w* a \w thing|strong="H1697"\w*: but the \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* of \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \add is\add* to search \w out|strong="H2713"\w* a \w matter|strong="H1697"\w*. 

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings \add is\add* unsearchable.

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

The \w heaven|strong="H8064"\w* for \w height|strong="H7312"\w*, and the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* for \w depth|strong="H6011"\w*, and the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* \add is\add* \w unsearchable|strong="H2714"\w*.\f + \fr 25.3  \ft is…: Heb. there is no searching\f* 

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

Take \w away|strong="H1898"\w* the \w dross|strong="H5509"\w* from the \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, and there shall come \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* a \w vessel|strong="H3627"\w* for the \w finer|strong="H6884"\w*. 

Take away the wicked \add from\add* before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

Take \w away|strong="H1898"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add from\add* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* the \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, and his \w throne|strong="H3678"\w* shall be \w established|strong="H3559"\w* in \w righteousness|strong="H6664"\w*. 

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great \add men:\add*

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

Put not \w forth|strong="H1921"\w* thyself in the \w presence|strong="H6440"\w* of the \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, and \w stand|strong="H5975"\w* not in the \w place|strong="H4725"\w* of \w great|strong="H1419"\w* \add men:\add*\f + \fr 25.6  \ft Put…: Heb. Set not out thy glory\f* 

For better \add it is\add* that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

For \w better|strong="H2896"\w* \add it is\add* that it be \w said|strong="H0559"\w* unto thee, Come \w up|strong="H5927"\w* hither; than that thou shouldest be put \w lower|strong="H8213"\w* in the \w presence|strong="H6440"\w* of the \w prince|strong="H5081"\w* whom thine \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* have \w seen|strong="H7200"\w*. 

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest \add thou know not\add* what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Go not \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* \w hastily|strong="H4118"\w* to \w strive|strong="H7378"\w*, lest \add thou know not\add* what to \w do|strong="H6213"\w* in the \w end|strong="H0319"\w* thereof, when thy \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* hath put thee to \w shame|strong="H3637"\w*. 

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour \add himself;\add* and discover not a secret to another:

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

\w Debate|strong="H7378"\w* thy \w cause|strong="H7379"\w* with thy \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* \add himself;\add* and \w discover|strong="H1540"\w* not a \w secret|strong="H5475"\w* to \w another|strong="H0312"\w*:\f + \fr 25.9  \ft a secret…: or, the secret of\f* 

Lest he that heareth \add it\add* put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

Lest he that \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* \add it\add* put thee to \w shame|strong="H2616"\w*, and thine \w infamy|strong="H1681"\w* turn not \w away|strong="H7725"\w*. 

A word fitly spoken \add is like\add* apples of gold in pictures of silver.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

A \w word|strong="H1697"\w* \w fitly|strong="H0212"\w* \w spoken|strong="H1696"\w* \add is like\add* \w apples|strong="H8598"\w* of \w gold|strong="H2091"\w* in \w pictures|strong="H4906"\w* of \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*.\f + \fr 25.11  \ft fitly…: Heb. spoken upon his wheels\f* 

\add As\add* an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, \add so is\add* a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

\add As\add* an \w earring|strong="H5141"\w* of \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*, and an \w ornament|strong="H2481"\w* of fine \w gold|strong="H3800"\w*, \add so is\add* a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w reprover|strong="H3198"\w* upon an \w obedient|strong="H8085"\w* \w ear|strong="H0241"\w*. 

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, \add so is\add* a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

As the \w cold|strong="H6793"\w* of \w snow|strong="H7950"\w* in the \w time|strong="H3117"\w* of \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w*, \add so is\add* a \w faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \w messenger|strong="H6735"\w* to them that \w send|strong="H7971"\w* him: for he \w refresheth|strong="H7725"\w* the \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* of his \w masters|strong="H0113"\w*. 

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift \add is like\add* clouds and wind without rain.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

\w Whoso|strong="H0376"\w* \w boasteth|strong="H1984"\w* himself of a \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w gift|strong="H4991"\w* \add is like\add* \w clouds|strong="H5387"\w* and \w wind|strong="H7307"\w* without \w rain|strong="H1653"\w*.\f + \fr 25.14  \ft of a…: Heb. in a gift of falsehood\f* 

By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

By \w long|strong="H0753"\w* \w forbearing|strong="H0639"\w* is a \w prince|strong="H7101"\w* \w persuaded|strong="H6601"\w*, and a \w soft|strong="H7390"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w breaketh|strong="H7665"\w* the \w bone|strong="H1634"\w*. 

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

Hast thou \w found|strong="H4672"\w* \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*? \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* so much as is \w sufficient|strong="H1767"\w* for thee, lest thou be \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* therewith, and \w vomit|strong="H6958"\w* it. 

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and \add so\add* hate thee.

Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

\w Withdraw|strong="H3365"\w* thy \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* from thy \w neighbour’s|strong="H7453"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*; lest he be \w weary|strong="H7646"\w* of thee, and \add so\add* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* thee.\f + \fr 25.17  \ft Withdraw…: or, Let thy foot be seldom in\f*\f + \fr 25.17  \ft weary…: Heb. full of thee\f* 

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour \add is\add* a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

A \w man|strong="H0376"\w* that \w beareth|strong="H6030"\w* \w false|strong="H8267"\w* \w witness|strong="H5707"\w* against his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* \add is\add* a \w maul|strong="H4650"\w*, and a \w sword|strong="H2719"\w*, and a \w sharp|strong="H8150"\w* \w arrow|strong="H2671"\w*. 

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble \add is like\add* a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

\w Confidence|strong="H4009"\w* in an unfaithful \w man|strong="H0898"\w* in \w time|strong="H3117"\w* of \w trouble|strong="H6869"\w* \add is like\add* a \w broken|strong="H7465"\w* \w tooth|strong="H8127"\w*, and a \w foot|strong="H7272"\w* out of \w joint|strong="H4154"\w*. 

\add As\add* he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, \add and as\add* vinegar upon nitre, so \add is\add* he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

\add As\add* he that taketh \w away|strong="H5710"\w* a \w garment|strong="H0899"\w* in \w cold|strong="H7135"\w* \w weather|strong="H3117"\w*, \add and as\add* \w vinegar|strong="H2558"\w* upon \w nitre|strong="H5427"\w*, so \add is\add* he that \w singeth|strong="H7891"\w* \w songs|strong="H7892"\w* to an \w heavy|strong="H7451"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*. 

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

If thine \w enemy|strong="H8130"\w* be \w hungry|strong="H7457"\w*, give him \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* to \w eat|strong="H0398"\w*; and if he be \w thirsty|strong="H6771"\w*, give him \w water|strong="H4325"\w* to \w drink|strong="H8248"\w*: 

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the \nd  LORD\nd* shall reward thee.

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the  LORD shall reward thee.

For thou shalt \w heap|strong="H2846"\w* coals of \w fire|strong="H1513"\w* upon his \w head|strong="H7218"\w*, and the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* shall \w reward|strong="H7999"\w* thee. 

The north wind driveth away rain: so \add doth\add* an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

+ \fr 25.23  \ft driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance

25.23  driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance

The \w north|strong="H6828"\w* \w wind|strong="H7307"\w* driveth \w away|strong="H2342"\w* \w rain|strong="H1653"\w*: so \add doth\add* an \w angry|strong="H2194"\w* \w countenance|strong="H6440"\w* a \w backbiting|strong="H5643"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*.\f + \fr 25.23  \ft driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance\f* 

\add It is\add* better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

\add It is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* to \w dwell|strong="H3427"\w* in the \w corner|strong="H6438"\w* of the \w housetop|strong="H1406"\w*, than with a \w brawling|strong="H4079"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* and in a \w wide|strong="H2267"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w*. 

\add As\add* cold waters to a thirsty soul, so \add is\add* good news from a far country.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

\add As\add* \w cold|strong="H7119"\w* \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* to a \w thirsty|strong="H5889"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*, so \add is\add* \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \w news|strong="H8052"\w* from a \w far|strong="H4801"\w* \w country|strong="H0776"\w*. 

A righteous man falling down before the wicked \add is as\add* a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

A \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* man falling \w down|strong="H4131"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \add is as\add* a \w troubled|strong="H7515"\w* \w fountain|strong="H4599"\w*, and a \w corrupt|strong="H7843"\w* \w spring|strong="H4726"\w*. 

\add It is\add* not good to eat much honey: so \add for men\add* to search their own glory \add is not\add* glory.

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

\add It is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w* to \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* \w much|strong="H7235"\w* \w honey|strong="H1706"\w*: so \add for men\add* to \w search|strong="H2714"\w* their own \w glory|strong="H3519"\w* \add is not\add* \w glory|strong="H3519"\w*. 

He that \add hath\add* no rule over his own spirit \add is like\add* a city \add that is\add* broken down, \add and\add* without walls.

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

\w He|strong="H0376"\w* that \add hath\add* no \w rule|strong="H4623"\w* over his own \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w* \add is like\add* a \w city|strong="H5892"\w* \add that is\add* broken \w down|strong="H6555"\w*, \add and\add* without \w walls|strong="H2346"\w*. 

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

As \w snow|strong="H7950"\w* in \w summer|strong="H7019"\w*, and as \w rain|strong="H4306"\w* in \w harvest|strong="H7105"\w*, so \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* is not \w seemly|strong="H5000"\w* for a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*. 

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

As the \w bird|strong="H6833"\w* by \w wandering|strong="H5110"\w*, as the \w swallow|strong="H1866"\w* by \w flying|strong="H5774"\w*, so the \w curse|strong="H7045"\w* \w causeless|strong="H2600"\w* shall not \w come|strong="H0935"\w*. 

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

A \w whip|strong="H7752"\w* for the \w horse|strong="H5483"\w*, a \w bridle|strong="H4964"\w* for the \w ass|strong="H2543"\w*, and a \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* for the \w fool’s|strong="H3684"\w* \w back|strong="H1460"\w*. 

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

\w Answer|strong="H6030"\w* not a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* according to his \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*, lest thou also be \w like|strong="H7737"\w* unto him. 

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

\w Answer|strong="H6030"\w* a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* according to his \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*, lest he be \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in his own \w conceit|strong="H5869"\w*.\f + \fr 26.5  \ft conceit: Heb. eyes\f* 

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, \add and\add* drinketh damage.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

He that \w sendeth|strong="H7971"\w* a \w message|strong="H1697"\w* by the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* cutteth \w off|strong="H7096"\w* the \w feet|strong="H7272"\w*, \add and\add* \w drinketh|strong="H8354"\w* \w damage|strong="H2555"\w*.\f + \fr 26.6  \ft damage: or, violence\f* 

The legs of the lame are not equal: so \add is\add* a parable in the mouth of fools.

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

The \w legs|strong="H7785"\w* of the \w lame|strong="H6455"\w* are not \w equal|strong="H1809"\w*: so \add is\add* a \w parable|strong="H4912"\w* in the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w*.\f + \fr 26.7  \ft are…: Heb. are lifted up\f* 

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so \add is\add* he that giveth honour to a fool.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

+ \fr 26.8  \ft bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones

26.8  bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones

As he that \w bindeth|strong="H6872"\w* a \w stone|strong="H0068"\w* in a \w sling|strong="H4773"\w*, so \add is\add* he that \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* to a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*.\f + \fr 26.8  \ft bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones\f* 

\add As\add* a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so \add is\add* a parable in the mouth of fools.

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

\add As\add* a \w thorn|strong="H2336"\w* goeth \w up|strong="H5927"\w* into the \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* of a \w drunkard|strong="H7910"\w*, so \add is\add* a \w parable|strong="H4912"\w* in the \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* of \w fools|strong="H3684"\w*. 

The great \add God\add* that formed all \add things\add* both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

+ \fr 26.10  \ft The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors

26.10  The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors

The \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \add God\add* that \w formed|strong="H2342"\w* all \add things\add* both \w rewardeth|strong="H7936"\w* the \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*, and \w rewardeth|strong="H7936"\w* \w transgressors|strong="H5674"\w*.\f + \fr 26.10  \ft The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors\f* 

As a dog returneth to his vomit, \add so\add* a fool returneth to his folly.

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

+ \fr 26.11  \ft returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly

As a \w dog|strong="H3611"\w* \w returneth|strong="H7725"\w* to his \w vomit|strong="H6892"\w*, \add so\add* a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w returneth|strong="H8138"\w* to his \w folly|strong="H0200"\w*.\f + \fr 26.11  \ft returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly\f* 

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? \add there is\add* more hope of a fool than of him.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

\w Seest|strong="H7200"\w* thou a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in his own \w conceit|strong="H5869"\w*? \add there is\add* more \w hope|strong="H8615"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* than of him. 

The slothful \add man\add* saith, \add There is\add* a lion in the way; a lion \add is\add* in the streets.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

The \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \add man\add* \w saith|strong="H0559"\w*, \add There is\add* a \w lion|strong="H7826"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w*; a \w lion|strong="H0738"\w* \add is\add* in the \w streets|strong="H7339"\w*. 

\add As\add* the door turneth upon his hinges, so \add doth\add* the slothful upon his bed.

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

\add As\add* the \w door|strong="H1817"\w* \w turneth|strong="H5437"\w* upon his \w hinges|strong="H6735"\w*, so \add doth\add* the \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* upon his \w bed|strong="H4296"\w*. 

The slothful hideth his hand in \add his\add* bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

The \w slothful|strong="H6102"\w* \w hideth|strong="H2934"\w* his \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* in \add his\add* \w bosom|strong="H6747"\w*; it \w grieveth|strong="H3811"\w* him to bring it \w again|strong="H7725"\w* to his \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*.\f + \fr 26.15  \ft it grieveth…: or, he is weary\f* 

The sluggard \add is\add* wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

The \w sluggard|strong="H6102"\w* \add is\add* \w wiser|strong="H2450"\w* in his own \w conceit|strong="H5869"\w* than seven \w men|strong="H7651"\w* that can \w render|strong="H7725"\w* a \w reason|strong="H2940"\w*. 

He that passeth by, \add and\add* meddleth with strife \add belonging\add* not to him, \add is like\add* one that taketh a dog by the ears.

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

He that passeth \w by|strong="H5674"\w*, \add and\add* \w meddleth|strong="H5674"\w* with \w strife|strong="H7379"\w* \add belonging\add* not to him, \add is like\add* one that \w taketh|strong="H2388"\w* a \w dog|strong="H3611"\w* by the \w ears|strong="H0241"\w*.\f + \fr 26.17  \ft meddleth: or, is enraged\f* 

As a mad \add man\add* who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

As a \w mad|strong="H3856"\w* \add man\add* who \w casteth|strong="H3384"\w* \w firebrands|strong="H2131"\w*, \w arrows|strong="H2671"\w*, and \w death|strong="H4194"\w*,\f + \fr 26.18  \ft firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks\f* 

So \add is\add* the man \add that\add* deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

So \add is\add* the \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add that\add* \w deceiveth|strong="H7411"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w*, and \w saith|strong="H0559"\w*, Am not I in \w sport|strong="H7832"\w*? 

Where no wood is, \add there\add* the fire goeth out: so where \add there is\add* no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Where \w no|strong="H0657"\w* \w wood|strong="H6086"\w* is, \add there\add* the \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* goeth \w out|strong="H3518"\w*: so where \add there is\add* no \w talebearer|strong="H5372"\w*, the \w strife|strong="H4066"\w* \w ceaseth|strong="H8367"\w*.\f + \fr 26.20  \ft Where no…: Heb. Without wood\f*\f + \fr 26.20  \ft talebearer: or, whisperer\f*\f + \fr 26.20  \ft ceaseth: Heb. is silent\f* 

\add As\add* coals \add are\add* to burning coals, and wood to fire; so \add is\add* a contentious man to kindle strife.

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

\add As\add* \w coals|strong="H6352"\w* \add are\add* to burning \w coals|strong="H1513"\w*, and \w wood|strong="H6086"\w* to \w fire|strong="H0784"\w*; so \add is\add* a \w contentious|strong="H4079"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* to \w kindle|strong="H2787"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*. 

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of a \w talebearer|strong="H5372"\w* \add are\add* as \w wounds|strong="H3859"\w*, and they go \w down|strong="H3381"\w* into the innermost \w parts|strong="H2315"\w* of the \w belly|strong="H0990"\w*.\f + \fr 26.22  \ft innermost…: Heb. chambers\f* 

Burning lips and a wicked heart \add are like\add* a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

\w Burning|strong="H1814"\w* \w lips|strong="H8193"\w* and a \w wicked|strong="H7451"\w* \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \add are like\add* a \w potsherd|strong="H2789"\w* \w covered|strong="H6823"\w* with \w silver|strong="H3701"\w* \w dross|strong="H5509"\w*. 

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

He that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w dissembleth|strong="H5234"\w* with his \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*, and layeth \w up|strong="H7896"\w* \w deceit|strong="H4820"\w* \w within|strong="H7130"\w* him;\f + \fr 26.24  \ft dissembleth: or, is known\f* 

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for \add there are\add* seven abominations in his heart.

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

When he \w speaketh|strong="H6963"\w* \w fair|strong="H2603"\w*, \w believe|strong="H0539"\w* him not: for \add there are\add* \w seven|strong="H7651"\w* \w abominations|strong="H8441"\w* in his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*.\f + \fr 26.25  \ft speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious\f* 

\add Whose\add* hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the \add whole\add* congregation.

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

\add Whose\add* \w hatred|strong="H8135"\w* is \w covered|strong="H3680"\w* by \w deceit|strong="H4860"\w*, his \w wickedness|strong="H7451"\w* shall be \w shewed|strong="H1540"\w* before the \add whole\add* \w congregation|strong="H6951"\w*.\f + \fr 26.26  \ft by…: or, in secret\f* 

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Whoso \w diggeth|strong="H3738"\w* a \w pit|strong="H7845"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* therein: and he that \w rolleth|strong="H1556"\w* a \w stone|strong="H0068"\w*, it will \w return|strong="H7725"\w* upon him. 

A lying tongue hateth \add those that are\add* afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

A \w lying|strong="H8267"\w* \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \add those that are\add* \w afflicted|strong="H1790"\w* by it; and a \w flattering|strong="H2509"\w* \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* \w worketh|strong="H6213"\w* \w ruin|strong="H4072"\w*. 

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

\w Boast|strong="H1984"\w* not thyself of to \w morrow|strong="H4279"\w*; for thou \w knowest|strong="H3045"\w* not what a \w day|strong="H3117"\w* may bring \w forth|strong="H3205"\w*.\f + \fr 27.1  \ft to…: Heb. to morrow day\f* 

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

Let another \w man|strong="H2114"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* thee, and not thine own \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*; a \w stranger|strong="H5237"\w*, and not thine own \w lips|strong="H8193"\w*. 

A stone \add is\add* heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath \add is\add* heavier than them both.

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

A \w stone|strong="H0068"\w* \add is\add* \w heavy|strong="H3514"\w*, and the \w sand|strong="H2344"\w* \w weighty|strong="H5192"\w*; but a \w fool’s|strong="H0191"\w* \w wrath|strong="H3708"\w* \add is\add* \w heavier|strong="H3515"\w* than them \w both|strong="H8147"\w*.\f + \fr 27.3  \ft heavy: Heb. heaviness\f* 

Wrath \add is\add* cruel, and anger \add is\add* outrageous; but who \add is\add* able to stand before envy?

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

+ \fr 27.4  \ft Wrath…: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing

\w Wrath|strong="H2534"\w* \add is\add* \w cruel|strong="H0395"\w*, and \w anger|strong="H0639"\w* \add is\add* \w outrageous|strong="H7858"\w*; but who \add is\add* able to \w stand|strong="H5975"\w* \w before|strong="H6440"\w* \w envy|strong="H7068"\w*?\f + \fr 27.4  \ft Wrath…: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing\f*\f + \fr 27.4  \ft envy: or, jealousy?\f* 

\w Open|strong="H1540"\w* \w rebuke|strong="H8433"\w* \add is\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* than \w secret|strong="H5641"\w* \w love|strong="H0160"\w*. 

Faithful \add are\add* the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy \add are\add* deceitful.

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

\w Faithful|strong="H0539"\w* \add are\add* the \w wounds|strong="H6482"\w* of a \w friend|strong="H0157"\w*; but the \w kisses|strong="H5390"\w* of an \w enemy|strong="H8130"\w* \add are\add* \w deceitful|strong="H6280"\w*.\f + \fr 27.6  \ft deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent\f* 

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

The \w full|strong="H7649"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* \w loatheth|strong="H0947"\w* an \w honeycomb|strong="H5317"\w*; but to the \w hungry|strong="H7457"\w* \w soul|strong="H5315"\w* every bitter \w thing|strong="H4751"\w* is \w sweet|strong="H4966"\w*.\f + \fr 27.7  \ft loatheth: Heb. treadeth under foot\f* 

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so \add is\add* a man that wandereth from his place.

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

As a \w bird|strong="H6833"\w* that \w wandereth|strong="H5074"\w* from her \w nest|strong="H7064"\w*, so \add is\add* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* that \w wandereth|strong="H5074"\w* from his \w place|strong="H4725"\w*. 

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so \add doth\add* the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

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

\w Ointment|strong="H8081"\w* and \w perfume|strong="H7004"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w* the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w*: so \add doth\add* the \w sweetness|strong="H4986"\w* of a \w man’s friend|strong="H7453"\w* by \w hearty|strong="H5315"\w* \w counsel|strong="H6098"\w*.\f + \fr 27.9  \ft by…: Heb. from the counsel of the soul\f* 

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: \add for\add* better \add is\add* a neighbour \add that is\add* near than a brother far off.

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

Thine own \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*, and thy \w father’s|strong="H0001"\w* \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*, \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* not; neither \w go|strong="H0935"\w* into thy \w brother’s|strong="H0251"\w* \w house|strong="H1004"\w* in the \w day|strong="H3117"\w* of thy \w calamity|strong="H0343"\w*: \add for\add* \w better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* a \w neighbour|strong="H7934"\w* \add that is\add* \w near|strong="H7138"\w* than a \w brother|strong="H0251"\w* far \w off|strong="H7350"\w*. 

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

My \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, be \w wise|strong="H2449"\w*, and make my \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* \w glad|strong="H8055"\w*, that I may \w answer|strong="H7725"\w* him that \w reproacheth|strong="H2778"\w* me. 

A prudent \add man\add* foreseeth the evil, \add and\add* hideth himself; \add but\add* the simple pass on, \add and\add* are punished.

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

A \w prudent|strong="H6175"\w* \add man\add* \w foreseeth|strong="H7200"\w* the \w evil|strong="H7451"\w*, \add and\add* \w hideth|strong="H5641"\w* himself; \add but\add* the \w simple|strong="H6612"\w* pass \w on|strong="H5674"\w*, \add and\add* are \w punished|strong="H6064"\w*. 

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

\w Take|strong="H3947"\w* his \w garment|strong="H0899"\w* that is \w surety|strong="H6148"\w* for a \w stranger|strong="H2114"\w*, and take a \w pledge|strong="H2254"\w* of him for a strange \w woman|strong="H5237"\w*. 

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

He that \w blesseth|strong="H1288"\w* his \w friend|strong="H7453"\w* with a \w loud|strong="H1419"\w* \w voice|strong="H6963"\w*, rising \w early|strong="H7925"\w* in the \w morning|strong="H1242"\w*, it shall be \w counted|strong="H2803"\w* a \w curse|strong="H7045"\w* to him. 

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

A \w continual|strong="H2956"\w* \w dropping|strong="H1812"\w* in a very \w rainy|strong="H5464"\w* \w day|strong="H3117"\w* and a \w contentious|strong="H4079"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* are \w alike|strong="H7737"\w*. 

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

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

Whosoever \w hideth|strong="H6845"\w* her \w hideth|strong="H6845"\w* the \w wind|strong="H7307"\w*, and the \w ointment|strong="H8081"\w* of his right \w hand|strong="H3225"\w*, \add which\add* \w bewrayeth|strong="H7121"\w* \add itself\add*. 

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

\w Iron|strong="H1270"\w* \w sharpeneth|strong="H2300"\w* \w iron|strong="H1270"\w*; so a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w sharpeneth|strong="H2300"\w* the \w countenance|strong="H6440"\w* of his \w friend|strong="H7453"\w*. 

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

Whoso \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* the fig \w tree|strong="H8384"\w* shall \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* thereof: so he that \w waiteth|strong="H8104"\w* on his \w master|strong="H0113"\w* shall be \w honoured|strong="H3513"\w*. 

As in water face \add answereth\add* to face, so the heart of man to man.

As in \w water|strong="H4325"\w* \w face|strong="H6440"\w* \add answereth\add* to \w face|strong="H6440"\w*, so the \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w* to \w man|strong="H0120"\w*. 

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

\w Hell|strong="H7585"\w* and \w destruction|strong="H0011"\w* are \w never|strong="H3808"\w* \w full|strong="H7646"\w*; so the \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w* are never \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*.\f + \fr 27.20  \ft never: Heb. not\f* 

\add As\add* the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so \add is\add* a man to his praise.

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

\add As\add* the fining \w pot|strong="H4715"\w* for \w silver|strong="H3701"\w*, and the \w furnace|strong="H3564"\w* for \w gold|strong="H2091"\w*; so \add is\add* a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w to|strong="H6310"\w* his \w praise|strong="H4110"\w*. 

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

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

Though thou shouldest \w bray|strong="H3806"\w* a \w fool|strong="H0191"\w* in a \w mortar|strong="H4388"\w* \w among|strong="H8432"\w* \w wheat|strong="H7383"\w* with a \w pestle|strong="H5940"\w*, \add yet\add* will not his \w foolishness|strong="H0200"\w* \w depart|strong="H5493"\w* from him. 

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

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

Be thou \w diligent|strong="H3045"\w* to \w know|strong="H3045"\w* the \w state|strong="H6440"\w* of thy \w flocks|strong="H6629"\w*, \add and\add* \w look|strong="H7896"\w* \w well|strong="H3820"\w* to thy \w herds|strong="H5739"\w*.\f + \fr 27.23  \ft look…: Heb. set thy heart\f* 

For riches \add are\add* not for ever: and doth the crown \add endure\add* to every generation?

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

For \w riches|strong="H2633"\w* \add are\add* not for \w ever|strong="H5769"\w*: and doth the \w crown|strong="H5145"\w* \add endure\add* to \w every|strong="H1755"\w* \w generation|strong="H1755"\w*?\f + \fr 27.24  \ft riches: Heb. strength\f*\f + \fr 27.24  \ft to…: Heb. to generation and generation?\f* 

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

The \w hay|strong="H2682"\w* \w appeareth|strong="H1540"\w*, and the tender \w grass|strong="H1877"\w* \w sheweth|strong="H7200"\w* itself, and \w herbs|strong="H6212"\w* of the \w mountains|strong="H2022"\w* are \w gathered|strong="H0622"\w*. 

The lambs \add are\add* for thy clothing, and the goats \add are\add* the price of the field.

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

The \w lambs|strong="H3532"\w* \add are\add* for thy \w clothing|strong="H3830"\w*, and the \w goats|strong="H6260"\w* \add are\add* the \w price|strong="H4242"\w* of the \w field|strong="H7704"\w*. 

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

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

And \add thou shalt have\add* \w goats’|strong="H5795"\w* \w milk|strong="H2461"\w* \w enough|strong="H1767"\w* for thy \w food|strong="H3899"\w*, for the \w food|strong="H3899"\w* of thy \w household|strong="H1004"\w*, and \add for\add* the \w maintenance|strong="H2416"\w* for thy \w maidens|strong="H5291"\w*.\f + \fr 27.27  \ft maintenance: Heb. life\f* 

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

The \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w flee|strong="H5127"\w* when no man \w pursueth|strong="H7291"\w*: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* are \w bold|strong="H0982"\w* as a \w lion|strong="H3715"\w*. 

For the transgression of a land many \add are\add* the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding \add and\add* knowledge the state \add thereof\add* shall be prolonged.

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

+ \fr 28.2  \ft by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged

28.2  by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged

For the \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* of a \w land|strong="H0776"\w* \w many|strong="H7227"\w* \add are\add* the \w princes|strong="H8269"\w* thereof: but by a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* of \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* \add and\add* \w knowledge|strong="H3045"\w* the \w state|strong="H3651"\w* \add thereof\add* shall be \w prolonged|strong="H0748"\w*.\f + \fr 28.2  \ft by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged\f* 

A poor man that oppresseth the poor \add is like\add* a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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

A \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* \w man|strong="H1397"\w* that \w oppresseth|strong="H6231"\w* the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \add is like\add* a \w sweeping|strong="H5502"\w* \w rain|strong="H4306"\w* which leaveth no \w food|strong="H3899"\w*.\f + \fr 28.3  \ft which…: Heb. without food\f* 

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

They that \w forsake|strong="H5800"\w* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*: but such as \w keep|strong="H8104"\w* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* \w contend|strong="H1624"\w* with them. 

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the \nd  LORD\nd* understand all \add things\add*.

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the  LORD understand all things.

\w Evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w men|strong="H0582"\w* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* not \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w*: but they that \w seek|strong="H1245"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* all \add things\add*. 

Better \add is\add* the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than \add he that is\add* perverse \add in his\add* ways, though he \add be\add* rich.

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

\w Better|strong="H2896"\w* \add is\add* the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* that \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* in his \w uprightness|strong="H8537"\w*, than \add he that is\add* \w perverse|strong="H6141"\w* \add in his\add* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w*, though he \add be\add* \w rich|strong="H6223"\w*. 

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

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

Whoso \w keepeth|strong="H5341"\w* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* \add is\add* a \w wise|strong="H0995"\w* \w son|strong="H1121"\w*: but he that is a \w companion|strong="H7462"\w* of \w riotous|strong="H2151"\w* \add men\add* \w shameth|strong="H3637"\w* his \w father|strong="H0001"\w*.\f + \fr 28.7  \ft is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons\f* 

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

He that by \w usury|strong="H5392"\w* and unjust \w gain|strong="H8636"\w* \w increaseth|strong="H7235"\w* his \w substance|strong="H1952"\w*, he shall \w gather|strong="H6908"\w* it for him that will \w pity|strong="H2603"\w* the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*.\f + \fr 28.8  \ft unjust…: Heb. by increase\f* 

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer \add shall be\add* abomination.

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

He that turneth \w away|strong="H5493"\w* his \w ear|strong="H0241"\w* from \w hearing|strong="H8085"\w* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w*, even his \w prayer|strong="H8605"\w* \add shall be\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w*. 

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

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

Whoso causeth the \w righteous|strong="H3477"\w* to go \w astray|strong="H7686"\w* in an \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w way|strong="H1870"\w*, he shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* himself into his own \w pit|strong="H7816"\w*: but the \w upright|strong="H8549"\w* shall have \w good|strong="H2896"\w* \add things\add* in \w possession|strong="H5157"\w*. 

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

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

The \w rich|strong="H6223"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add is\add* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* in his own \w conceit|strong="H5869"\w*; but the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* that hath \w understanding|strong="H0995"\w* searcheth him \w out|strong="H2713"\w*.\f + \fr 28.11  \ft own…: Heb. eyes\f* 

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

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

When \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \add men\add* do \w rejoice|strong="H5970"\w*, \add there is\add* \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w glory|strong="H8597"\w*: but when the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w rise|strong="H6965"\w*, a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* is \w hidden|strong="H2664"\w*.\f + \fr 28.12  \ft hidden: or, sought for\f* 

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh \add them\add* shall have mercy.

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

He that \w covereth|strong="H3680"\w* his \w sins|strong="H6588"\w* shall not \w prosper|strong="H6743"\w*: but whoso \w confesseth|strong="H3034"\w* and \w forsaketh|strong="H5800"\w* \add them\add* shall have \w mercy|strong="H7355"\w*. 

Happy \add is\add* the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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

\w Happy|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* the \w man|strong="H0120"\w* that \w feareth|strong="H6342"\w* \w alway|strong="H8548"\w*: but he that \w hardeneth|strong="H7185"\w* his \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* into \w mischief|strong="H7451"\w*. 

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

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

\add As\add* a \w roaring|strong="H5098"\w* \w lion|strong="H0738"\w*, and a \w ranging|strong="H8264"\w* \w bear|strong="H1677"\w*; \add so is\add* a \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w* over the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w* \w people|strong="H5971"\w*. 

The prince that wanteth understanding \add is\add* also a great oppressor: \add but\add* he that hateth covetousness shall prolong \add his\add* days.

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

The \w prince|strong="H5057"\w* that \w wanteth|strong="H2638"\w* \w understanding|strong="H8394"\w* \add is\add* also a \w great|strong="H7227"\w* \w oppressor|strong="H4642"\w*: \add but\add* he that \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* \w covetousness|strong="H1215"\w* shall \w prolong|strong="H0748"\w* \add his\add* \w days|strong="H3117"\w*. 

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

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

A \w man|strong="H0120"\w* that doeth \w violence|strong="H6231"\w* to the \w blood|strong="H1818"\w* of \add any\add* \w person|strong="H5315"\w* shall \w flee|strong="H5127"\w* to the \w pit|strong="H0953"\w*; let no man \w stay|strong="H8551"\w* him. 

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but \add he that is\add* perverse \add in his\add* ways shall fall at once.

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

Whoso \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* \w uprightly|strong="H8549"\w* shall be \w saved|strong="H3467"\w*: but \add he that is\add* \w perverse|strong="H6140"\w* \add in his\add* \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* shall \w fall|strong="H5307"\w* at \w once|strong="H0259"\w*. 

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain \add persons\add* shall have poverty enough.

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

He that \w tilleth|strong="H5647"\w* his \w land|strong="H0127"\w* shall have \w plenty|strong="H7646"\w* of \w bread|strong="H3899"\w*: but he that \w followeth|strong="H7291"\w* after \w vain|strong="H7386"\w* \add persons\add* shall have poverty \w enough|strong="H7389"\w*. 

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

A \w faithful|strong="H0530"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* shall \w abound|strong="H7227"\w* with \w blessings|strong="H1293"\w*: but he that maketh \w haste|strong="H0213"\w* to be \w rich|strong="H6238"\w* shall not be \w innocent|strong="H5352"\w*.\f + \fr 28.20  \ft innocent: or, unpunished\f* 

To have respect of persons \add is\add* not good: for for a piece of bread \add that\add* man will transgress.

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

To have \w respect|strong="H5234"\w* of \w persons|strong="H6440"\w* \add is\add* not \w good|strong="H2896"\w*: for for a \w piece|strong="H6595"\w* of \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* \add that\add* \w man|strong="H1397"\w* will \w transgress|strong="H6586"\w*. 

He that hasteth to be rich \add hath\add* an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

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

+ \fr 28.22  \ft hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich

\w He|strong="H0376"\w* that \w hasteth|strong="H0926"\w* to be \w rich|strong="H1952"\w* \add hath\add* an \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w eye|strong="H5869"\w*, and \w considereth|strong="H3045"\w* not that \w poverty|strong="H2639"\w* shall \w come|strong="H0935"\w* upon him.\f + \fr 28.22  \ft hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich\f* 

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

He that \w rebuketh|strong="H3198"\w* a \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w afterwards|strong="H0310"\w* shall \w find|strong="H4672"\w* more \w favour|strong="H2580"\w* than he that \w flattereth|strong="H2505"\w* with the \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w*. 

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

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

Whoso \w robbeth|strong="H1497"\w* his \w father|strong="H0001"\w* or his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*, and \w saith|strong="H0559"\w*, \add It is\add* no \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w*; the same \add is\add* the \w companion|strong="H2270"\w* of a \w destroyer|strong="H0376"\w*.\f + \fr 28.24  \ft a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying\f* 

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the \nd  LORD\nd* shall be made fat.

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

He that is of a \w proud|strong="H7342"\w* \w heart|strong="H5315"\w* stirreth \w up|strong="H1624"\w* \w strife|strong="H4066"\w*: but he that putteth his \w trust|strong="H0982"\w* in the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* shall be made \w fat|strong="H1878"\w*. 

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

He that \w trusteth|strong="H0982"\w* in his own \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* is a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w*: but whoso \w walketh|strong="H1980"\w* \w wisely|strong="H2451"\w*, he shall be \w delivered|strong="H4422"\w*. 

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

He that \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* unto the \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* shall not \w lack|strong="H4270"\w*: but he that \w hideth|strong="H5956"\w* his \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w* shall have \w many|strong="H7227"\w* a \w curse|strong="H3994"\w*. 

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

When the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w rise|strong="H6965"\w*, \w men|strong="H0120"\w* \w hide|strong="H5641"\w* themselves: but when they \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*, the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w increase|strong="H7235"\w*. 

He, that being often reproved hardeneth \add his\add* neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

\w He|strong="H0376"\w*, that being often \w reproved|strong="H8433"\w* \w hardeneth|strong="H7185"\w* \add his\add* \w neck|strong="H6203"\w*, shall \w suddenly|strong="H6621"\w* be \w destroyed|strong="H7665"\w*, and that without \w remedy|strong="H4832"\w*.\f + \fr 29.1  \ft He…: Heb. A man of reproofs\f* 

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

When the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* are in \w authority|strong="H7235"\w*, the \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w rejoice|strong="H8055"\w*: but when the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* beareth \w rule|strong="H4910"\w*, the \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w mourn|strong="H0584"\w*. \f + \fr 29.2  \ft in…: or, increased\f* 

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth \add his\add* substance.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

\w Whoso|strong="H0376"\w* \w loveth|strong="H0157"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w* \w rejoiceth|strong="H8055"\w* his \w father|strong="H0001"\w*: but he that keepeth \w company|strong="H7462"\w* with \w harlots|strong="H2181"\w* \w spendeth|strong="H0006"\w* \add his\add* \w substance|strong="H1952"\w*. 

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

The \w king|strong="H4428"\w* by \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w* \w establisheth|strong="H5975"\w* the \w land|strong="H0776"\w*: but \w he|strong="H0376"\w* that receiveth \w gifts|strong="H8641"\w* \w overthroweth|strong="H2040"\w* it.\f + \fr 29.4  \ft he…: Heb. a man of oblations\f* 

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

A \w man|strong="H1397"\w* that \w flattereth|strong="H2505"\w* his \w neighbour|strong="H7453"\w* \w spreadeth|strong="H6566"\w* a \w net|strong="H7568"\w* for his \w feet|strong="H6471"\w*. 

In the transgression of an evil man \add there is\add* a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

In the \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* of an \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add there is\add* a \w snare|strong="H4170"\w*: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* doth \w sing|strong="H7442"\w* and \w rejoice|strong="H8056"\w*. 

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: \add but\add* the wicked regardeth not to know \add it\add*.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

The \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* \w considereth|strong="H3045"\w* the \w cause|strong="H1779"\w* of the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*: \add but\add* the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* \w regardeth|strong="H0995"\w* not to \w know|strong="H1847"\w* \add it\add*. 

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise \add men\add* turn away wrath.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

\w Scornful|strong="H3944"\w* \w men|strong="H0582"\w* \w bring|strong="H6315"\w* a \w city|strong="H7151"\w* into a \w snare|strong="H6315"\w*: but \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add men\add* turn \w away|strong="H7725"\w* \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w*.\f + \fr 29.8  \ft bring…: or, set a city on fire\f* 

\add If\add* a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, \add there is\add* no rest.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

\add If\add* a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \w contendeth|strong="H8199"\w* with a \w foolish|strong="H0191"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, whether he \w rage|strong="H7264"\w* or \w laugh|strong="H7832"\w*, \add there is\add* no \w rest|strong="H5183"\w*. 

The \w bloodthirsty|strong="H0582"\w* \w hate|strong="H8130"\w* the \w upright|strong="H8535"\w*: but the \w just|strong="H3477"\w* \w seek|strong="H1245"\w* his \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*.\f + \fr 29.10  \ft The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood\f* 

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise \add man\add* keepeth it in till afterwards.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

A \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* \w uttereth|strong="H3318"\w* all his \w mind|strong="H7307"\w*: but a \w wise|strong="H2450"\w* \add man\add* \w keepeth|strong="H7623"\w* it in till \w afterwards|strong="H0268"\w*. 

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants \add are\add* wicked.

If a \w ruler|strong="H4910"\w* \w hearken|strong="H7181"\w* to \w lies|strong="H1697"\w*, all his \w servants|strong="H8334"\w* \add are\add* \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*. 

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the \nd  LORD\nd* lighteneth both their eyes.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the  LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

The \w poor|strong="H7326"\w* and the \w deceitful|strong="H8501"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* meet \w together|strong="H6298"\w*: the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* \w lighteneth|strong="H0215"\w* \w both|strong="H8147"\w* their \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*.\f + \fr 29.13  \ft the deceitful…: or, the usurer\f* 

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

The \w king|strong="H4428"\w* that \w faithfully|strong="H0571"\w* \w judgeth|strong="H8199"\w* the \w poor|strong="H1800"\w*, his \w throne|strong="H3678"\w* shall be \w established|strong="H3559"\w* for \w ever|strong="H5703"\w*. 

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left \add to himself\add* bringeth his mother to shame.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

The \w rod|strong="H7626"\w* and \w reproof|strong="H8433"\w* \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*: but a \w child|strong="H5288"\w* \w left|strong="H7971"\w* \add to himself\add* bringeth his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w* to \w shame|strong="H0954"\w*. 

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

When the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w* are \w multiplied|strong="H7235"\w*, \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w* \w increaseth|strong="H7235"\w*: but the \w righteous|strong="H6662"\w* shall \w see|strong="H7200"\w* their \w fall|strong="H4658"\w*. 

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

\w Correct|strong="H3256"\w* thy \w son|strong="H1121"\w*, and he shall give thee \w rest|strong="H5117"\w*; yea, he shall \w give|strong="H5414"\w* \w delight|strong="H4574"\w* unto thy \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*. 

Where \add there is\add* no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy \add is\add* he.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Where \add there is\add* no \w vision|strong="H2377"\w*, the \w people|strong="H5971"\w* \w perish|strong="H6544"\w*: but he that \w keepeth|strong="H8104"\w* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w*, \w happy|strong="H0835"\w* \add is\add* he.\f + \fr 29.18  \ft perish: or, is made naked\f* 

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

A \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* will not be \w corrected|strong="H3256"\w* by \w words|strong="H1697"\w*: for though he \w understand|strong="H0995"\w* he will not \w answer|strong="H4617"\w*. 

Seest thou a man \add that is\add* hasty in his words? \add there is\add* more hope of a fool than of him.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

\w Seest|strong="H2372"\w* thou a \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add that is\add* \w hasty|strong="H0213"\w* in his \w words|strong="H1697"\w*? \add there is\add* more \w hope|strong="H8615"\w* of a \w fool|strong="H3684"\w* than of him.\f + \fr 29.20  \ft words: or, matters?\f* 

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become \add his\add* son at the length.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

He that delicately bringeth \w up|strong="H6445"\w* his \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* from a \w child|strong="H5290"\w* shall have him become \add his\add* \w son|strong="H4497"\w* at the \w length|strong="H0319"\w*. 

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

An \w angry|strong="H0639"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* stirreth \w up|strong="H1624"\w* \w strife|strong="H4066"\w*, and a \w furious|strong="H2534"\w* \w man|strong="H1167"\w* aboundeth \w in|strong="H7227"\w* \w transgression|strong="H6588"\w*. 

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

A \w man’s|strong="H0120"\w* \w pride|strong="H1346"\w* shall bring him \w low|strong="H8213"\w*: but \w honour|strong="H3519"\w* shall \w uphold|strong="H8551"\w* the \w humble|strong="H8217"\w* in \w spirit|strong="H7307"\w*. 

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth \add it\add* not.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Whoso is \w partner|strong="H2505"\w* with a \w thief|strong="H1590"\w* \w hateth|strong="H8130"\w* his own \w soul|strong="H5315"\w*: he \w heareth|strong="H8085"\w* \w cursing|strong="H0423"\w*, and \w bewrayeth|strong="H5046"\w* \add it\add* not. 

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the \nd  LORD\nd* shall be safe.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the  LORD shall be safe.

The \w fear|strong="H2731"\w* of \w man|strong="H0120"\w* \w bringeth|strong="H5414"\w* a \w snare|strong="H4170"\w*: but whoso putteth his \w trust|strong="H0982"\w* in the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd* shall be \w safe|strong="H7682"\w*.\f + \fr 29.25  \ft safe: Heb. set on high\f* 

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but \add every\add* man’s judgment \add cometh\add* from the \nd  LORD\nd*.

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the  LORD.

\w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w seek|strong="H1245"\w* the \w ruler’s|strong="H4910"\w* \w favour|strong="H6440"\w*; but \add every\add* \w man’s|strong="H0376"\w* \w judgment|strong="H4941"\w* \add cometh\add* from the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*.\f + \fr 29.26  \ft the ruler’s…: Heb. the face of a ruler\f* 

An unjust man \add is\add* an abomination to the just: and \add he that is\add* upright in the way \add is\add* abomination to the wicked.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

An \w unjust|strong="H5766"\w* \w man|strong="H0376"\w* \add is\add* an \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \w just|strong="H6662"\w*: and \add he that is\add* \w upright|strong="H3477"\w* in the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* \add is\add* \w abomination|strong="H8441"\w* to the \w wicked|strong="H7563"\w*. 

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, \add even\add* the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of \w Agur|strong="H0094"\w* the \w son|strong="H1121"\w* of \w Jakeh|strong="H3348"\w*, \add even\add* the \w prophecy|strong="H4853"\w*: the \w man|strong="H1397"\w* \w spake|strong="H5002"\w* unto \w Ithiel|strong="H0384"\w*, even unto \w Ithiel|strong="H0384"\w* and \w Ucal|strong="H0401"\w*, 

Surely I \add am\add* more brutish than \add any\add* man, and have not the understanding of a man.

Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.

Surely I \add am\add* more \w brutish|strong="H1198"\w* than \add any\add* \w man|strong="H0376"\w*, and have not the \w understanding|strong="H0998"\w* of a \w man|strong="H0120"\w*. 

I neither \w learned|strong="H3925"\w* \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*, nor \w have|strong="H3045"\w* the \w knowledge|strong="H1847"\w* of the \w holy|strong="H6918"\w*.\f + \fr 30.3  \ft have: Heb. know\f* 

Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what \add is\add* his name, and what \add is\add* his son’s name, if thou canst tell?

Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?

Who hath ascended \w up|strong="H5927"\w* into \w heaven|strong="H8064"\w*, or \w descended|strong="H3381"\w*? who hath \w gathered|strong="H0622"\w* the \w wind|strong="H7307"\w* in his \w fists|strong="H2651"\w*? who hath \w bound|strong="H6887"\w* the \w waters|strong="H4325"\w* in a \w garment|strong="H8071"\w*? who hath \w established|strong="H6965"\w* all the \w ends|strong="H0657"\w* of the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*? what \add is\add* his \w name|strong="H8034"\w*, and what \add is\add* his \w son’s|strong="H1121"\w* \w name|strong="H8034"\w*, if thou canst \w tell|strong="H3045"\w*? 

Every word of God \add is\add* pure: he \add is\add* a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Every \w word|strong="H0565"\w* of \w God|strong="H0433"\w* \add is\add* \w pure|strong="H6884"\w*: he \add is\add* a \w shield|strong="H4043"\w* unto them that put their \w trust|strong="H2620"\w* in him.\f + \fr 30.5  \ft pure: Heb. purified\f* 

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

\w Add|strong="H3254"\w* thou not unto his \w words|strong="H1697"\w*, lest he \w reprove|strong="H3198"\w* thee, and thou be found a \w liar|strong="H3576"\w*. 

Two \add things\add* have I required of thee; deny me \add them\add* not before I die:

Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:

\w Two|strong="H8147"\w* \add things\add* have I \w required|strong="H7592"\w* of thee; \w deny|strong="H4513"\w* me \add them\add* not before I \w die|strong="H4191"\w*:\f + \fr 30.7  \ft deny…: Heb. withhold not from me\f* 

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

Remove \w far|strong="H7368"\w* from me \w vanity|strong="H7723"\w* and \w lies|strong="H1697"\w*: \w give|strong="H5414"\w* me neither \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w* nor \w riches|strong="H6239"\w*; \w feed|strong="H2963"\w* me with \w food|strong="H3899"\w* \w convenient|strong="H2706"\w* for me:\f + \fr 30.8  \ft convenient…: Heb. of my allowance\f* 

Lest I be full, and deny \add thee\add*, and say, Who \add is\add* the \nd  LORD\nd*? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God \add in vain\add*.

Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the  LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

Lest I be \w full|strong="H7646"\w*, and \w deny|strong="H3584"\w* \add thee\add*, and \w say|strong="H0559"\w*, Who \add is\add* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*? or lest I be \w poor|strong="H3423"\w*, and \w steal|strong="H1589"\w*, and \w take|strong="H8610"\w* the \w name|strong="H8034"\w* of my \w God|strong="H0430"\w* \add in vain\add*.\f + \fr 30.9  \ft deny…: Heb. belie thee\f* 

Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

\w Accuse|strong="H3960"\w* not a \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* unto his \w master|strong="H0113"\w*, lest he \w curse|strong="H7043"\w* thee, and thou be found \w guilty|strong="H0816"\w*.\f + \fr 30.10  \ft Accuse…: Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue\f* 

\add There is\add* a generation \add that\add* curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

\add There is\add* a \w generation|strong="H1755"\w* \add that\add* \w curseth|strong="H7043"\w* their \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, and doth not \w bless|strong="H1288"\w* their \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*. 

\add There is\add* a generation \add that are\add* pure in their own eyes, and \add yet\add* is not washed from their filthiness.

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

\add There is\add* a \w generation|strong="H1755"\w* \add that are\add* \w pure|strong="H2889"\w* in their own \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*, and \add yet\add* is not \w washed|strong="H7364"\w* from their \w filthiness|strong="H6675"\w*. 

\add There is\add* a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

\add There is\add* a \w generation|strong="H1755"\w*, O how \w lofty|strong="H7311"\w* are their \w eyes|strong="H5869"\w*! and their \w eyelids|strong="H6079"\w* are lifted \w up|strong="H5375"\w*. 

\add There is\add* a generation, whose teeth \add are as\add* swords, and their jaw teeth \add as\add* knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from \add among\add* men.

There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

\add There is\add* a \w generation|strong="H1755"\w*, whose \w teeth|strong="H8127"\w* \add are as\add* \w swords|strong="H2719"\w*, and their jaw \w teeth|strong="H4973"\w* \add as\add* \w knives|strong="H3979"\w*, to \w devour|strong="H0398"\w* the \w poor|strong="H6041"\w* from off the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*, and the \w needy|strong="H0034"\w* from \add among\add* \w men|strong="H0120"\w*. 

The horseleach hath two daughters, \add crying\add*, Give, give. There are three \add things that\add* are never satisfied, \add yea\add*, four \add things\add* say not, \add It is\add* enough:

The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:

The \w horseleach|strong="H5936"\w* hath \w two|strong="H8147"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w*, \add crying\add*, \w Give|strong="H3051"\w*, \w give|strong="H3051"\w*. There are \w three|strong="H7969"\w* \add things that\add* are never \w satisfied|strong="H7646"\w*, \add yea\add*, \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \add things\add* \w say|strong="H0559"\w* not, \add It is\add* \w enough|strong="H1952"\w*:\f + \fr 30.15  \ft It is…: Heb. Wealth\f* 

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth \add that\add* is not filled with water; and the fire \add that\add* saith not, \add It is\add* enough.

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

The \w grave|strong="H7585"\w*; and the \w barren|strong="H6115"\w* \w womb|strong="H7356"\w*; the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* \add that\add* is not \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* with \w water|strong="H4325"\w*; and the \w fire|strong="H0784"\w* \add that\add* \w saith|strong="H0559"\w* not, \add It is\add* \w enough|strong="H1952"\w*. 

The eye \add that\add* mocketh at \add his\add* father, and despiseth to obey \add his\add* mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

The \w eye|strong="H5869"\w* \add that\add* \w mocketh|strong="H3932"\w* at \add his\add* \w father|strong="H0001"\w*, and \w despiseth|strong="H0936"\w* to \w obey|strong="H3349"\w* \add his\add* \w mother|strong="H0517"\w*, the \w ravens|strong="H6158"\w* of the \w valley|strong="H5158"\w* shall pick it \w out|strong="H5365"\w*, and the \w young|strong="H1121"\w* \w eagles|strong="H5404"\w* shall \w eat|strong="H0398"\w* it.\f + \fr 30.17  \ft the valley: or, the brook\f* 

There be three \add things which\add* are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

There be \w three|strong="H7969"\w* \add things which\add* are too \w wonderful|strong="H6381"\w* for me, yea, \w four|strong="H0702"\w* which I \w know|strong="H3045"\w* not: 

The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.

The \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of an \w eagle|strong="H5404"\w* in the \w air|strong="H8064"\w*; the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w serpent|strong="H5175"\w* upon a \w rock|strong="H6697"\w*; the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w ship|strong="H0591"\w* in the \w midst|strong="H3820"\w* of the \w sea|strong="H3220"\w*; and the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of a \w man|strong="H1397"\w* with a \w maid|strong="H5959"\w*.\f + \fr 30.19  \ft midst: Heb. heart\f* 

Such \add is\add* the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

Such \add is\add* the \w way|strong="H1870"\w* of an \w adulterous|strong="H5003"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*; she \w eateth|strong="H0398"\w*, and \w wipeth|strong="H4229"\w* her \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, and \w saith|strong="H0559"\w*, I have \w done|strong="H6466"\w* no \w wickedness|strong="H0205"\w*. 

For three \add things\add* the earth is disquieted, and for four \add which\add* it cannot bear:

For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

For \w three|strong="H7969"\w* \add things\add* the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w* is \w disquieted|strong="H7264"\w*, and for \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \add which\add* it \w cannot|strong="H3201"\w* \w bear|strong="H5375"\w*: 

For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

For a \w servant|strong="H5650"\w* when he \w reigneth|strong="H4427"\w*; and a \w fool|strong="H5036"\w* when he is \w filled|strong="H7646"\w* with \w meat|strong="H3899"\w*; 

For an odious \add woman\add* when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

For an \w odious|strong="H8130"\w* \add woman\add* when she is \w married|strong="H1166"\w*; and an \w handmaid|strong="H8198"\w* that is \w heir|strong="H3423"\w* to her \w mistress|strong="H1404"\w*. 

There be four \add things which are\add* little upon the earth, but they \add are\add* exceeding wise:

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

There be \w four|strong="H0702"\w* \add things which are\add* \w little|strong="H6996"\w* upon the \w earth|strong="H0776"\w*, but they \add are\add* \w exceeding|strong="H2449"\w* \w wise|strong="H2450"\w*:\f + \fr 30.24  \ft exceeding…: Heb. wise, made wise\f* 

The ants \add are\add* a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

The \w ants|strong="H5244"\w* \add are\add* a \w people|strong="H5971"\w* not \w strong|strong="H5794"\w*, yet they \w prepare|strong="H3559"\w* their \w meat|strong="H3899"\w* in the \w summer|strong="H7019"\w*; 

The conies \add are but\add* a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

The \w conies|strong="H8227"\w* \add are but\add* a \w feeble|strong="H6099"\w* \w folk|strong="H5971"\w*, yet \w make|strong="H7760"\w* they their \w houses|strong="H1004"\w* in the \w rocks|strong="H5553"\w*; 

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

The \w locusts|strong="H0697"\w* have no \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, yet go they \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* all of them by \w bands|strong="H2686"\w*;\f + \fr 30.27  \ft by…: Heb. gathered together\f* 

The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

The \w spider|strong="H8079"\w* taketh \w hold|strong="H8610"\w* with her \w hands|strong="H3027"\w*, and is in \w kings’|strong="H4428"\w* \w palaces|strong="H1964"\w*. 

There be three \add things\add* which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

There be \w three|strong="H7969"\w* \add things\add* which \w go|strong="H6806"\w* \w well|strong="H3190"\w*, yea, \w four|strong="H0702"\w* are \w comely|strong="H2895"\w* in \w going|strong="H3212"\w*: 

A lion \add which is\add* strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

A \w lion|strong="H3918"\w* \add which is\add* \w strongest|strong="H1368"\w* among \w beasts|strong="H0929"\w*, and turneth not \w away|strong="H7725"\w* \w for|strong="H6440"\w* any; 

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom \add there is\add* no rising up.

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

A \w greyhound|strong="H4975"\w*; an he \w goat|strong="H8495"\w* \w also|strong="H0176"\w*; and a \w king|strong="H4428"\w*, against whom \add there is\add* no rising \w up|strong="H0510"\w*.\f + \fr 30.31  \ft greyhound: or, horse: Heb. girt in the loins\f* 

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, \add lay\add* thine hand upon thy mouth.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

If thou hast done \w foolishly|strong="H5034"\w* in lifting \w up|strong="H5375"\w* thyself, or if thou hast thought \w evil|strong="H2161"\w*, \add lay\add* thine \w hand|strong="H3027"\w* upon thy \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*. 

Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Surely the \w churning|strong="H4330"\w* of \w milk|strong="H2461"\w* bringeth \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* \w butter|strong="H2529"\w*, and the \w wringing|strong="H4330"\w* of the \w nose|strong="H0639"\w* bringeth \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* \w blood|strong="H1818"\w*: so the \w forcing|strong="H4330"\w* of \w wrath|strong="H0639"\w* bringeth \w forth|strong="H3318"\w* \w strife|strong="H7379"\w*. 

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

The \w words|strong="H1697"\w* of \w king|strong="H4428"\w* \w Lemuel|strong="H3927"\w*, the \w prophecy|strong="H4853"\w* that his \w mother|strong="H0517"\w* \w taught|strong="H3256"\w* him. 

What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

What, my \w son|strong="H1248"\w*? and what, the \w son|strong="H1248"\w* of my \w womb|strong="H0990"\w*? and what, the \w son|strong="H1248"\w* of my \w vows|strong="H5088"\w*? 

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

\w Give|strong="H5414"\w* not thy \w strength|strong="H2428"\w* unto \w women|strong="H0802"\w*, nor thy \w ways|strong="H1870"\w* to that which \w destroyeth|strong="H4229"\w* \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*. 

\add It is\add* not for kings, O Lemuel, \add it is\add* not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

\add It is\add* not for \w kings|strong="H4428"\w*, O \w Lemuel|strong="H3927"\w*, \add it is\add* not for \w kings|strong="H4428"\w* to \w drink|strong="H8354"\w* \w wine|strong="H3196"\w*; nor \w for|strong="H0335"\w* \w princes|strong="H7336"\w* strong \w drink|strong="H7941"\w*: 

Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

Lest they \w drink|strong="H8354"\w*, and \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* the \w law|strong="H2710"\w*, and \w pervert|strong="H8138"\w* the \w judgment|strong="H1779"\w* of any of the \w afflicted|strong="H1121"\w*.\f + \fr 31.5  \ft pervert: Heb. alter\f*\f + \fr 31.5  \ft of any…: Heb. of all the sons of affliction\f* 

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

\w Give|strong="H5414"\w* strong \w drink|strong="H7941"\w* unto him that is ready to \w perish|strong="H0006"\w*, and \w wine|strong="H3196"\w* unto those that be of \w heavy|strong="H4751"\w* \w hearts|strong="H5315"\w*.\f + \fr 31.6  \ft of…: Heb. bitter of soul\f* 

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Let him \w drink|strong="H8354"\w*, and \w forget|strong="H7911"\w* his \w poverty|strong="H7389"\w*, and \w remember|strong="H2142"\w* his \w misery|strong="H5999"\w* no more. 

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

\w Open|strong="H6605"\w* thy \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* for the \w dumb|strong="H0483"\w* in the \w cause|strong="H1779"\w* of all such as are \w appointed|strong="H1121"\w* to \w destruction|strong="H2475"\w*.\f + \fr 31.8  \ft such…: Heb. the sons of destruction\f* 

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

\w Open|strong="H6605"\w* thy \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w*, \w judge|strong="H8199"\w* \w righteously|strong="H6664"\w*, and \w plead|strong="H1777"\w* the cause of the \w poor|strong="H6041"\w* and \w needy|strong="H0034"\w*. 

¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price \add is\add* far above rubies.

¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

¶ Who can \w find|strong="H4672"\w* a \w virtuous|strong="H2428"\w* \w woman|strong="H0802"\w*? for her \w price|strong="H4377"\w* \add is\add* \w far|strong="H7350"\w* above \w rubies|strong="H6443"\w*. 

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

The \w heart|strong="H3820"\w* of her \w husband|strong="H1167"\w* doth safely \w trust|strong="H0982"\w* in her, so that he shall have no \w need|strong="H2637"\w* of \w spoil|strong="H7998"\w*. 

She will \w do|strong="H1580"\w* him \w good|strong="H2896"\w* and not \w evil|strong="H7451"\w* all the \w days|strong="H3117"\w* of her \w life|strong="H2416"\w*. 

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

She \w seeketh|strong="H1875"\w* \w wool|strong="H6785"\w*, and \w flax|strong="H6593"\w*, and \w worketh|strong="H6213"\w* \w willingly|strong="H2656"\w* with her \w hands|strong="H3709"\w*. 

She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

She is like the \w merchants’|strong="H5503"\w* \w ships|strong="H0591"\w*; she \w bringeth|strong="H0935"\w* her \w food|strong="H3899"\w* from \w afar|strong="H4801"\w*. 

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

She \w riseth|strong="H6965"\w* also while it is yet \w night|strong="H3915"\w*, and \w giveth|strong="H5414"\w* \w meat|strong="H2964"\w* to her \w household|strong="H1004"\w*, and a \w portion|strong="H2706"\w* to her \w maidens|strong="H5291"\w*. 

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

She \w considereth|strong="H2161"\w* a \w field|strong="H7704"\w*, and \w buyeth|strong="H3947"\w* it: with the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of her \w hands|strong="H3709"\w* she \w planteth|strong="H5193"\w* a \w vineyard|strong="H3754"\w*.\f + \fr 31.16  \ft buyeth: Heb. taketh\f* 

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

She \w girdeth|strong="H2296"\w* her \w loins|strong="H4975"\w* with \w strength|strong="H5797"\w*, and \w strengtheneth|strong="H0553"\w* her \w arms|strong="H2220"\w*. 

She perceiveth that her merchandise \add is\add* good: her candle goeth not out by night.

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

She \w perceiveth|strong="H2938"\w* that her \w merchandise|strong="H5504"\w* \add is\add* \w good|strong="H2896"\w*: her \w candle|strong="H5216"\w* goeth not \w out|strong="H3518"\w* by \w night|strong="H3915"\w*.\f + \fr 31.18  \ft She…: Heb. She tasteth\f* 

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

She \w layeth|strong="H7971"\w* her \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* to the \w spindle|strong="H3601"\w*, and her \w hands|strong="H3709"\w* \w hold|strong="H8551"\w* the \w distaff|strong="H6418"\w*. 

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

She stretcheth \w out|strong="H6566"\w* her \w hand|strong="H3709"\w* to the \w poor|strong="H6041"\w*; yea, she reacheth \w forth|strong="H7971"\w* her \w hands|strong="H3027"\w* to the \w needy|strong="H0034"\w*.\f + \fr 31.20  \ft She…: Heb. She spreadeth\f* 

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household \add are\add* clothed with scarlet.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

She is not \w afraid|strong="H3372"\w* of the \w snow|strong="H7950"\w* for her \w household|strong="H1004"\w*: for all her \w household|strong="H1004"\w* \add are\add* \w clothed|strong="H3847"\w* with \w scarlet|strong="H8144"\w*.\f + \fr 31.21  \ft scarlet: or, double garments\f* 

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing \add is\add* silk and purple.

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

She \w maketh|strong="H6213"\w* herself coverings of \w tapestry|strong="H4765"\w*; her \w clothing|strong="H3830"\w* \add is\add* \w silk|strong="H8336"\w* and \w purple|strong="H0713"\w*. 

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

Her \w husband|strong="H1167"\w* is \w known|strong="H3045"\w* in the \w gates|strong="H8179"\w*, when he \w sitteth|strong="H3427"\w* among the \w elders|strong="H2205"\w* of the \w land|strong="H0776"\w*. 

She maketh fine linen, and selleth \add it;\add* and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

She \w maketh|strong="H6213"\w* fine \w linen|strong="H5466"\w*, and \w selleth|strong="H4376"\w* \add it;\add* and \w delivereth|strong="H5414"\w* \w girdles|strong="H2289"\w* unto the \w merchant|strong="H3669"\w*. 

Strength and honour \add are\add* her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

\w Strength|strong="H5797"\w* and \w honour|strong="H1926"\w* \add are\add* her \w clothing|strong="H3830"\w*; and she shall \w rejoice|strong="H7832"\w* in \w time|strong="H3117"\w* to \w come|strong="H0314"\w*. 

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue \add is\add* the law of kindness.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She \w openeth|strong="H6605"\w* her \w mouth|strong="H6310"\w* with \w wisdom|strong="H2451"\w*; and in her \w tongue|strong="H3956"\w* \add is\add* the \w law|strong="H8451"\w* of \w kindness|strong="H2617"\w*. 

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

She looketh \w well|strong="H6822"\w* to the \w ways|strong="H1979"\w* of her \w household|strong="H1004"\w*, and \w eateth|strong="H0398"\w* not the \w bread|strong="H3899"\w* of \w idleness|strong="H6104"\w*. 

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband \add also\add*, and he praiseth her.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Her \w children|strong="H1121"\w* arise \w up|strong="H6965"\w*, and call her \w blessed|strong="H0833"\w*; her \w husband|strong="H1167"\w* \add also\add*, and he \w praiseth|strong="H1984"\w* her. 

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

\w Many|strong="H7227"\w* \w daughters|strong="H1323"\w* have \w done|strong="H6213"\w* \w virtuously|strong="H2428"\w*, but thou \w excellest|strong="H5927"\w* them all.\f + \fr 31.29  \ft have…: or, have gotten riches\f* 

Favour \add is\add* deceitful, and beauty \add is\add* vain: \add but\add* a woman \add that\add* feareth the \nd  LORD\nd*, she shall be praised.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the  LORD, she shall be praised.

\w Favour|strong="H2580"\w* \add is\add* \w deceitful|strong="H8267"\w*, and \w beauty|strong="H3308"\w* \add is\add* \w vain|strong="H1892"\w*: \add but\add* a \w woman|strong="H0802"\w* \add that\add* \w feareth|strong="H3373"\w* the \nd  \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*\nd*, she shall be \w praised|strong="H1984"\w*. 

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

\w Give|strong="H5414"\w* her of the \w fruit|strong="H6529"\w* of her \w hands|strong="H3027"\w*; and let her own \w works|strong="H4639"\w* \w praise|strong="H1984"\w* her in the \w gates|strong="H8179"\w*. 