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\BibleBook{The Proverbs}

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\BibleMainTitle{The Proverbs }
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\chapterNumber{1}The proverbs|strong="H4912" of Solomon|strong="H8010" the son|strong="H1121" of David|strong="H1732", king|strong="H4428" of Israel|strong="H3478"; 
\verseNumber{2}To know|strong="H3045" wisdom|strong="H2451" and instruction|strong="H4148"; to perceive|strong="H0995" the words|strong="H0561" of understanding|strong="H0998"; 
\verseNumber{3}To receive|strong="H3947" the instruction|strong="H4148" of wisdom|strong="H7919", justice|strong="H6664", and judgment|strong="H4941", and equity|strong="H4339";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.3  }equity: Heb. equities} 
\verseNumber{4}To give|strong="H5414" subtilty|strong="H6195" to the simple|strong="H6612", to the young man|strong="H5288" knowledge|strong="H1847" and discretion|strong="H4209".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.4  }discretion: or, advisement} 
\verseNumber{5}A wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} will hear|strong="H8085", and will increase|strong="H3254" learning|strong="H3948"; and a man of understanding|strong="H0995" shall attain|strong="H7069" unto wise counsels|strong="H8458": 
\verseNumber{6}To understand|strong="H0995" a proverb|strong="H4912", and the interpretation|strong="H4426"; the words|strong="H1697" of the wise|strong="H2450", and their dark sayings|strong="H2420".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.6  }the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech} 
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\verseNumber{7}¶ The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the beginning|strong="H7225" of knowledge|strong="H1847": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} fools|strong="H0191" despise|strong="H0936" wisdom|strong="H2451" and instruction|strong="H4148".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.7  }the beginning: or, the principal part} 
\verseNumber{8}My son|strong="H1121", hear|strong="H8085" the instruction|strong="H4148" of thy father|strong="H0001", and forsake|strong="H5203" not the law|strong="H8451" of thy mother|strong="H0517": 
\verseNumber{9}For they \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} an ornament|strong="H3880" of grace|strong="H2580" unto thy head|strong="H7218", and chains|strong="H6060" about thy neck|strong="H1621".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.9  }an…: Heb. an adding} 
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\verseNumber{10}¶ My son|strong="H1121", if sinners|strong="H2400" entice|strong="H6601" thee, consent|strong="H0014" thou not. 
\verseNumber{11}If they say|strong="H0559", Come|strong="H3212" with us, let us lay wait|strong="H0693" for blood|strong="H1818", let us lurk|strong="H6845" privily for the innocent|strong="H5355" without cause|strong="H2600": 
\verseNumber{12}Let us swallow them up|strong="H1104" alive|strong="H2416" as the grave|strong="H7585"; and whole|strong="H8549", as those that go down|strong="H3381" into the pit|strong="H0953": 
\verseNumber{13}We shall find|strong="H4672" all precious|strong="H3368" substance|strong="H1952", we shall fill|strong="H4390" our houses|strong="H1004" with spoil|strong="H7998": 
\verseNumber{14}Cast|strong="H5307" in thy lot|strong="H1486" among|strong="H8432" us; let us all have one|strong="H0259" purse|strong="H3599": 
\verseNumber{15}My son|strong="H1121", walk|strong="H3212" not thou in the way|strong="H1870" with them; refrain|strong="H4513" thy foot|strong="H7272" from their path|strong="H5410": 
\verseNumber{16}For their feet|strong="H7272" run|strong="H7323" to evil|strong="H7451", and make haste|strong="H4116" to shed|strong="H8210" blood|strong="H1818". 
\verseNumber{17}Surely in vain|strong="H2600" the net|strong="H7568" is spread|strong="H2219" in the sight|strong="H5869" of any bird|strong="H1167".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.17  }in the…: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing} 
\verseNumber{18}And they lay wait|strong="H0693" for their \BibleCharacterStyleADD{own} blood|strong="H1818"; they lurk privily|strong="H6845" for their \BibleCharacterStyleADD{own} lives|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{19}So \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the ways|strong="H0734" of every one that is greedy|strong="H1214" of gain|strong="H1215"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} taketh away|strong="H3947" the life|strong="H5315" of the owners|strong="H1167" thereof. 
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\verseNumber{20}¶ Wisdom|strong="H2454" crieth|strong="H7442" without|strong="H2351"; she uttereth|strong="H5414" her voice|strong="H6963" in the streets|strong="H7339":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.20  }Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom} 
\verseNumber{21}She crieth|strong="H7121" in the chief place|strong="H7218" of concourse|strong="H1993", in the openings|strong="H6607" of the gates|strong="H8179": in the city|strong="H5892" she uttereth|strong="H0559" her words|strong="H0561", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{saying}, 
\verseNumber{22}How long, ye simple ones|strong="H6612", will ye love|strong="H0157" simplicity|strong="H6612"? and the scorners|strong="H3887" delight|strong="H2530" in their scorning|strong="H3944", and fools|strong="H3684" hate|strong="H8130" knowledge|strong="H1847"? 
\verseNumber{23}Turn|strong="H7725" you at my reproof|strong="H8433": behold, I will pour out|strong="H5042" my spirit|strong="H7307" unto you, I will make known|strong="H3045" my words|strong="H1697" unto you. 
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\verseNumber{24}¶ Because I have called|strong="H7121", and ye refused|strong="H3985"; I have stretched out|strong="H5186" my hand|strong="H3027", and no man regarded|strong="H7181"; 
\verseNumber{25}But ye have set at nought|strong="H6544" all my counsel|strong="H6098", and would|strong="H0014" none of my reproof|strong="H8433": 
\verseNumber{26}I also will laugh|strong="H7832" at your calamity|strong="H0343"; I will mock|strong="H3932" when your fear|strong="H6343" cometh|strong="H0935"; 
\verseNumber{27}When your fear|strong="H6343" cometh|strong="H0935" as desolation|strong="H7722", and your destruction|strong="H0343" cometh|strong="H0857" as a whirlwind|strong="H5492"; when distress|strong="H6869" and anguish|strong="H6695" cometh|strong="H0935" upon you. 
\verseNumber{28}Then shall they call|strong="H7121" upon me, but I will not answer|strong="H6030"; they shall seek me early|strong="H7836", but they shall not find|strong="H4672" me: 
\verseNumber{29}For that they hated|strong="H8130" knowledge|strong="H1847", and did not choose|strong="H0977" the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: 
\verseNumber{30}They would|strong="H0014" none of my counsel|strong="H6098": they despised|strong="H5006" all my reproof|strong="H8433". 
\verseNumber{31}Therefore shall they eat|strong="H0398" of the fruit|strong="H6529" of their own way|strong="H1870", and be filled|strong="H7646" with their own devices|strong="H4156". 
\verseNumber{32}For the turning away|strong="H4878" of the simple|strong="H6612" shall slay|strong="H2026" them, and the prosperity|strong="H7962" of fools|strong="H3684" shall destroy|strong="H0006" them.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{1.32  }turning…: or, ease of the simple} 
\verseNumber{33}But whoso hearkeneth|strong="H8085" unto me shall dwell|strong="H7931" safely|strong="H0983", and shall be quiet|strong="H7599" from fear|strong="H6343" of evil|strong="H7451". 
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\chapterNumber{2}My son|strong="H1121", if thou wilt receive|strong="H3947" my words|strong="H0561", and hide|strong="H6845" my commandments|strong="H4687" with thee; 
\verseNumber{2}So that thou incline|strong="H7181" thine ear|strong="H0241" unto wisdom|strong="H2451", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} apply|strong="H5186" thine heart|strong="H3820" to understanding|strong="H8394"; 
\verseNumber{3}Yea, if thou criest|strong="H7121" after knowledge|strong="H0998", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} liftest up|strong="H5414" thy voice|strong="H6963" for understanding|strong="H8394";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{2.3  }liftest…: Heb. givest thy voice} 
\verseNumber{4}If thou seekest|strong="H1245" her as silver|strong="H3701", and searchest|strong="H2664" for her as \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} hid treasures|strong="H4301"; 
\verseNumber{5}Then shalt thou understand|strong="H0995" the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, and find|strong="H4672" the knowledge|strong="H1847" of God|strong="H0430". 
\verseNumber{6}For the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} giveth|strong="H5414" wisdom|strong="H2451": out of his mouth|strong="H6310" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{cometh} knowledge|strong="H1847" and understanding|strong="H8394". 
\verseNumber{7}He layeth up|strong="H6845" sound wisdom|strong="H8454" for the righteous|strong="H3477": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he is} a buckler|strong="H4043" to them that walk|strong="H1980" uprightly|strong="H8537". 
\verseNumber{8}He keepeth|strong="H5341" the paths|strong="H0734" of judgment|strong="H4941", and preserveth|strong="H8104" the way|strong="H1870" of his saints|strong="H2623". 
\verseNumber{9}Then shalt thou understand|strong="H0995" righteousness|strong="H6664", and judgment|strong="H4941", and equity|strong="H4339"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yea}, every good|strong="H2896" path|strong="H4570". 
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\verseNumber{10}¶ When wisdom|strong="H2451" entereth|strong="H0935" into thine heart|strong="H3820", and knowledge|strong="H1847" is pleasant|strong="H5276" unto thy soul|strong="H5315"; 
\verseNumber{11}Discretion|strong="H4209" shall preserve|strong="H8104" thee, understanding|strong="H8394" shall keep|strong="H5341" thee: 
\verseNumber{12}To deliver|strong="H5337" thee from the way|strong="H1870" of the evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man}, from the man|strong="H0376" that speaketh|strong="H1696" froward things|strong="H8419"; 
\verseNumber{13}Who leave|strong="H5800" the paths|strong="H0734" of uprightness|strong="H3476", to walk|strong="H3212" in the ways|strong="H1870" of darkness|strong="H2822"; 
\verseNumber{14}Who rejoice|strong="H8056" to do|strong="H6213" evil|strong="H7451", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} delight|strong="H1523" in the frowardness|strong="H8419" of the wicked|strong="H7451"; 
\verseNumber{15}Whose ways|strong="H0734" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} crooked|strong="H6141", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{they} froward|strong="H3868" in their paths|strong="H4570": 
\verseNumber{16}To deliver|strong="H5337" thee from the strange|strong="H2114" woman|strong="H0802", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{even} from the stranger|strong="H5237" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} flattereth|strong="H2505" with her words|strong="H0561"; 
\verseNumber{17}Which forsaketh|strong="H5800" the guide|strong="H0441" of her youth|strong="H5271", and forgetteth|strong="H7911" the covenant|strong="H1285" of her God|strong="H0430". 
\verseNumber{18}For her house|strong="H1004" inclineth|strong="H7743" unto death|strong="H4194", and her paths|strong="H4570" unto the dead|strong="H7496". 
\verseNumber{19}None that go|strong="H0935" unto her return again|strong="H7725", neither take they hold|strong="H5381" of the paths|strong="H0734" of life|strong="H2416". 
\verseNumber{20}That thou mayest walk|strong="H3212" in the way|strong="H1870" of good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men}, and keep|strong="H8104" the paths|strong="H0734" of the righteous|strong="H6662". 
\verseNumber{21}For the upright|strong="H3477" shall dwell|strong="H7931" in the land|strong="H0776", and the perfect|strong="H8549" shall remain|strong="H3498" in it. 
\verseNumber{22}But the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be cut off|strong="H3772" from the earth|strong="H0776", and the transgressors|strong="H0898" shall be rooted out|strong="H5255" of it.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{2.22  }rooted: or, plucked up} 
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\chapterNumber{3}My son|strong="H1121", forget|strong="H7911" not my law|strong="H8451"; but let thine heart|strong="H3820" keep|strong="H5341" my commandments|strong="H4687": 
\verseNumber{2}For length|strong="H0753" of days|strong="H3117", and long|strong="H8141" life|strong="H2416", and peace|strong="H7965", shall they add|strong="H3254" to thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.2  }long…: Heb. years of life} 
\verseNumber{3}Let not mercy|strong="H2617" and truth|strong="H0571" forsake|strong="H5800" thee: bind|strong="H7194" them about thy neck|strong="H1621"; write|strong="H3789" them upon the table|strong="H3871" of thine heart|strong="H3820": 
\verseNumber{4}So shalt thou find|strong="H4672" favour|strong="H2580" and good|strong="H2896" understanding|strong="H7922" in the sight|strong="H5869" of God|strong="H0430" and man|strong="H0120".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.4  }good…: or, good success} 
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\verseNumber{5}¶ Trust|strong="H0982" in the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} with all thine heart|strong="H3820"; and lean|strong="H8172" not unto thine own understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{6}In all thy ways|strong="H1870" acknowledge|strong="H3045" him, and he shall direct|strong="H3474" thy paths|strong="H0734". 
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\verseNumber{7}¶ Be not wise|strong="H2450" in thine own eyes|strong="H5869": fear|strong="H3372" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, and depart|strong="H5493" from evil|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{8}It shall be health|strong="H7500" to thy navel|strong="H8270", and marrow|strong="H8250" to thy bones|strong="H6106".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.8  }health: Heb. medicine}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.8  marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening} 
\verseNumber{9}Honour|strong="H3513" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} with thy substance|strong="H1952", and with the firstfruits|strong="H7225" of all thine increase|strong="H8393": 
\verseNumber{10}So shall thy barns|strong="H0618" be filled|strong="H4390" with plenty|strong="H7647", and thy presses|strong="H3342" shall burst out|strong="H6555" with new wine|strong="H8492". 
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\verseNumber{11}¶ My son|strong="H1121", despise|strong="H3988" not the chastening|strong="H4148" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}; neither be weary|strong="H6973" of his correction|strong="H8433": 
\verseNumber{12}For whom the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} loveth|strong="H0157" he correcteth|strong="H3198"; even as a father|strong="H0001" the son|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in whom} he delighteth|strong="H7521". 
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\verseNumber{13}¶ Happy|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} findeth|strong="H4672" wisdom|strong="H2451", and the man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} getteth|strong="H6329" understanding|strong="H8394".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.13  }that getteth…: Heb. that draweth out understanding} 
\verseNumber{14}For the merchandise|strong="H5504" of it \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than the merchandise|strong="H5505" of silver|strong="H3701", and the gain|strong="H8393" thereof than fine gold|strong="H2742". 
\verseNumber{15}She \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} more precious|strong="H3368" than rubies|strong="H6443": and all the things thou canst desire|strong="H2656" are not to be compared|strong="H7737" unto her. 
\verseNumber{16}Length|strong="H0753" of days|strong="H3117" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in her right hand|strong="H3225"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} in her left hand|strong="H8040" riches|strong="H6239" and honour|strong="H3519". 
\verseNumber{17}Her ways|strong="H1870" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} ways|strong="H1870" of pleasantness|strong="H5278", and all her paths|strong="H5410" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} peace|strong="H7965". 
\verseNumber{18}She \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a tree|strong="H6086" of life|strong="H2416" to them that lay hold|strong="H2388" upon her: and happy|strong="H0833" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is every one} that retaineth|strong="H8551" her. 
\verseNumber{19}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} by wisdom|strong="H2451" hath founded|strong="H3245" the earth|strong="H0776"; by understanding|strong="H8394" hath he established|strong="H3559" the heavens|strong="H8064".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.19  }established: or, prepared} 
\verseNumber{20}By his knowledge|strong="H1847" the depths|strong="H8415" are broken up|strong="H1234", and the clouds|strong="H7834" drop down|strong="H7491" the dew|strong="H2919". 
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\verseNumber{21}¶ My son|strong="H1121", let not them depart|strong="H3868" from thine eyes|strong="H5869": keep|strong="H5341" sound wisdom|strong="H8454" and discretion|strong="H4209": 
\verseNumber{22}So shall they be life|strong="H2416" unto thy soul|strong="H5315", and grace|strong="H2580" to thy neck|strong="H1621". 
\verseNumber{23}Then shalt thou walk|strong="H3212" in thy way|strong="H1870" safely|strong="H0983", and thy foot|strong="H7272" shall not stumble|strong="H5062". 
\verseNumber{24}When thou liest down|strong="H7901", thou shalt not be afraid|strong="H6342": yea, thou shalt lie down|strong="H7901", and thy sleep|strong="H8142" shall be sweet|strong="H6149". 
\verseNumber{25}Be not afraid|strong="H3372" of sudden|strong="H6597" fear|strong="H6343", neither of the desolation|strong="H7722" of the wicked|strong="H7563", when it cometh|strong="H0935". 
\verseNumber{26}For the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} shall be thy confidence|strong="H3689", and shall keep|strong="H8104" thy foot|strong="H7272" from being taken|strong="H3921". 
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\verseNumber{27}¶ Withhold|strong="H4513" not good|strong="H2896" from them to whom it is due|strong="H1167", when it is in the power|strong="H0410" of thine hand|strong="H3027" to do|strong="H6213" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.27  }them…: Heb. the owners thereof} 
\verseNumber{28}Say|strong="H0559" not unto thy neighbour|strong="H7453", Go|strong="H3212", and come again|strong="H7725", and to morrow|strong="H4279" I will give|strong="H5414"; when thou hast|strong="H3426" it by thee. 
\verseNumber{29}Devise|strong="H2790" not evil|strong="H7451" against thy neighbour|strong="H7453", seeing he dwelleth|strong="H3427" securely|strong="H0983" by thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.29  }Devise…: or, Practise no evil} 
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\verseNumber{30}¶ Strive|strong="H7378" not with a man|strong="H0120" without cause|strong="H2600", if he have done|strong="H1580" thee no harm|strong="H7451". 
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\verseNumber{31}¶ Envy|strong="H7065" thou not the oppressor|strong="H0376", and choose|strong="H0977" none of his ways|strong="H1870".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.31  }the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence} 
\verseNumber{32}For the froward|strong="H3868" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but his secret|strong="H5475" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} with the righteous|strong="H3477". 
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\verseNumber{33}¶ The curse|strong="H3994" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in the house|strong="H1004" of the wicked|strong="H7563": but he blesseth|strong="H1288" the habitation|strong="H5116" of the just|strong="H6662". 
\verseNumber{34}Surely he scorneth|strong="H3887" the scorners|strong="H3887": but he giveth|strong="H5414" grace|strong="H2580" unto the lowly|strong="H6035". 
\verseNumber{35}The wise|strong="H2450" shall inherit|strong="H5157" glory|strong="H3519": but shame|strong="H7036" shall be the promotion|strong="H7311" of fools|strong="H3684".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{3.35  }shall be…: Heb. exalteth the fools} 
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\chapterNumber{4}Hear|strong="H8085", ye children|strong="H1121", the instruction|strong="H4148" of a father|strong="H0001", and attend|strong="H7181" to know|strong="H3045" understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{2}For I give|strong="H5414" you good|strong="H2896" doctrine|strong="H3948", forsake|strong="H5800" ye not my law|strong="H8451". 
\verseNumber{3}For I was my father’s|strong="H0001" son|strong="H1121", tender|strong="H7390" and only|strong="H3173" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{beloved} in the sight|strong="H6440" of my mother|strong="H0517". 
\verseNumber{4}He taught|strong="H3384" me also, and said|strong="H0559" unto me, Let thine heart|strong="H3820" retain|strong="H8551" my words|strong="H1697": keep|strong="H8104" my commandments|strong="H4687", and live|strong="H2421". 
\verseNumber{5}Get|strong="H7069" wisdom|strong="H2451", get|strong="H7069" understanding|strong="H0998": forget|strong="H7911" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} not; neither decline|strong="H5186" from the words|strong="H0561" of my mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{6}Forsake|strong="H5800" her not, and she shall preserve|strong="H8104" thee: love|strong="H0157" her, and she shall keep|strong="H5341" thee. 
\verseNumber{7}Wisdom|strong="H2451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the principal thing|strong="H7225"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{therefore} get|strong="H7069" wisdom|strong="H2451": and with all thy getting|strong="H7075" get understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{8}Exalt|strong="H5549" her, and she shall promote|strong="H7311" thee: she shall bring thee to honour|strong="H3513", when thou dost embrace|strong="H2263" her. 
\verseNumber{9}She shall give|strong="H5414" to thine head|strong="H7218" an ornament|strong="H3880" of grace|strong="H2580": a crown|strong="H5850" of glory|strong="H8597" shall she deliver|strong="H4042" to thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{4.9  }a crown…: or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory} 
\verseNumber{10}Hear|strong="H8085", O my son|strong="H1121", and receive|strong="H3947" my sayings|strong="H0561"; and the years|strong="H8141" of thy life|strong="H2416" shall be many|strong="H7235". 
\verseNumber{11}I have taught|strong="H3384" thee in the way|strong="H1870" of wisdom|strong="H2451"; I have led|strong="H1869" thee in right|strong="H3476" paths|strong="H4570". 
\verseNumber{12}When thou goest|strong="H3212", thy steps|strong="H6806" shall not be straitened|strong="H3334"; and when thou runnest|strong="H7323", thou shalt not stumble|strong="H3782". 
\verseNumber{13}Take fast hold|strong="H2388" of instruction|strong="H4148"; let \BibleCharacterStyleADD{her} not go|strong="H7503": keep|strong="H5341" her; for she \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} thy life|strong="H2416". 
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\verseNumber{14}¶ Enter|strong="H0935" not into the path|strong="H0734" of the wicked|strong="H7563", and go|strong="H0833" not in the way|strong="H1870" of evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men}. 
\verseNumber{15}Avoid|strong="H6544" it, pass|strong="H5674" not by it, turn|strong="H7847" from it, and pass away|strong="H5674". 
\verseNumber{16}For they sleep|strong="H3462" not, except they have done mischief|strong="H7489"; and their sleep|strong="H8142" is taken away|strong="H1497", unless they cause \BibleCharacterStyleADD{some} to fall|strong="H3782". 
\verseNumber{17}For they eat|strong="H3898" the bread|strong="H3899" of wickedness|strong="H7562", and drink|strong="H8354" the wine|strong="H3196" of violence|strong="H2555". 
\verseNumber{18}But the path|strong="H0734" of the just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as the shining|strong="H5051" light|strong="H0216", that shineth|strong="H0215" more|strong="H1980" and more unto the perfect|strong="H3559" day|strong="H3117". 
\verseNumber{19}The way|strong="H1870" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as darkness|strong="H0653": they know|strong="H3045" not at what they stumble|strong="H3782". 
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\verseNumber{20}¶ My son|strong="H1121", attend|strong="H7181" to my words|strong="H1697"; incline|strong="H5186" thine ear|strong="H0241" unto my sayings|strong="H0561". 
\verseNumber{21}Let them not depart|strong="H3868" from thine eyes|strong="H5869"; keep|strong="H8104" them in the midst|strong="H8432" of thine heart|strong="H3824". 
\verseNumber{22}For they \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} life|strong="H2416" unto those that find|strong="H4672" them, and health|strong="H4832" to all their flesh|strong="H1320".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{4.22  }health: Heb. medicine} 
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\verseNumber{23}¶ Keep|strong="H5341" thy heart|strong="H3820" with all diligence|strong="H4929"; for out of it \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the issues|strong="H8444" of life|strong="H2416".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{4.23  }with…: Heb. above all keeping} 
\verseNumber{24}Put away|strong="H5493" from thee a froward|strong="H6143" mouth|strong="H6310", and perverse|strong="H3891" lips|strong="H8193" put far|strong="H7368" from thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{4.24  }a froward…: Heb. frowardness of mouth and perverseness of lips} 
\verseNumber{25}Let thine eyes|strong="H5869" look|strong="H5027" right on|strong="H5227", and let thine eyelids|strong="H6079" look straight|strong="H3474" before thee. 
\verseNumber{26}Ponder|strong="H6424" the path|strong="H4570" of thy feet|strong="H7272", and let all thy ways|strong="H1870" be established|strong="H3559".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{4.26  }let…: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright} 
\verseNumber{27}Turn|strong="H5186" not to the right hand|strong="H3225" nor to the left|strong="H8040": remove|strong="H5493" thy foot|strong="H7272" from evil|strong="H7451". 
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\chapterNumber{5}My son|strong="H1121", attend|strong="H7181" unto my wisdom|strong="H2451", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} bow|strong="H5186" thine ear|strong="H0241" to my understanding|strong="H8394": 
\verseNumber{2}That thou mayest regard|strong="H8104" discretion|strong="H4209", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} thy lips|strong="H8193" may keep|strong="H5341" knowledge|strong="H1847". 
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\verseNumber{3}¶ For the lips|strong="H8193" of a strange woman|strong="H2114" drop|strong="H5197" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} an honeycomb|strong="H5317", and her mouth|strong="H2441" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} smoother|strong="H2509" than oil|strong="H8081":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{5.3  }mouth: Heb. palate} 
\verseNumber{4}But her end|strong="H0319" is bitter|strong="H4751" as wormwood|strong="H3939", sharp|strong="H2299" as a twoedged|strong="H6310" sword|strong="H2719". 
\verseNumber{5}Her feet|strong="H7272" go down|strong="H3381" to death|strong="H4194"; her steps|strong="H6806" take hold|strong="H8551" on hell|strong="H7585". 
\verseNumber{6}Lest thou shouldest ponder|strong="H6424" the path|strong="H0734" of life|strong="H2416", her ways|strong="H4570" are moveable|strong="H5128", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} thou canst not know|strong="H3045" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{them}. 
\verseNumber{7}Hear|strong="H8085" me now therefore, O ye children|strong="H1121", and depart|strong="H5493" not from the words|strong="H0561" of my mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{8}Remove|strong="H7368" thy way|strong="H1870" far|strong="H7368" from her, and come not nigh|strong="H7126" the door|strong="H6607" of her house|strong="H1004": 
\verseNumber{9}Lest thou give|strong="H5414" thine honour|strong="H1935" unto others|strong="H0312", and thy years|strong="H8141" unto the cruel|strong="H0394": 
\verseNumber{10}Lest strangers|strong="H2114" be filled|strong="H7646" with thy wealth|strong="H3581"; and thy labours|strong="H6089" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} in the house|strong="H1004" of a stranger|strong="H5237";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{5.10  }thy wealth: Heb. thy strength} 
\verseNumber{11}And thou mourn|strong="H5098" at the last|strong="H0319", when thy flesh|strong="H1320" and thy body|strong="H7607" are consumed|strong="H3615", 
\verseNumber{12}And say|strong="H0559", How have I hated|strong="H8130" instruction|strong="H4148", and my heart|strong="H3820" despised|strong="H5006" reproof|strong="H8433"; 
\verseNumber{13}And have not obeyed|strong="H8085" the voice|strong="H6963" of my teachers|strong="H3384", nor inclined|strong="H5186" mine ear|strong="H0241" to them that instructed|strong="H3925" me! 
\verseNumber{14}I was almost|strong="H4592" in all evil|strong="H7451" in the midst|strong="H8432" of the congregation|strong="H6951" and assembly|strong="H5712". 
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\verseNumber{15}¶ Drink|strong="H8354" waters|strong="H4325" out of thine own cistern|strong="H0953", and running waters|strong="H5140" out of|strong="H8432" thine own well|strong="H0875". 
\verseNumber{16}Let thy fountains|strong="H4599" be dispersed|strong="H6327" abroad|strong="H2351", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} rivers|strong="H6388" of waters|strong="H4325" in the streets|strong="H7339". 
\verseNumber{17}Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’|strong="H2114" with thee. 
\verseNumber{18}Let thy fountain|strong="H4726" be blessed|strong="H1288": and rejoice|strong="H8055" with the wife|strong="H0802" of thy youth|strong="H5271". 
\verseNumber{19}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Let her be as} the loving|strong="H0158" hind|strong="H0365" and pleasant|strong="H2580" roe|strong="H3280"; let her breasts|strong="H1717" satisfy|strong="H7301" thee at all times|strong="H6256"; and be thou ravished|strong="H7686" always|strong="H8548" with her love|strong="H0160".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{5.19  }satisfy…: Heb. water thee}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{5.19  be thou…: Heb. err thou always in her love} 
\verseNumber{20}And why wilt thou, my son|strong="H1121", be ravished|strong="H7686" with a strange woman|strong="H2114", and embrace|strong="H2263" the bosom|strong="H2436" of a stranger|strong="H5237"? 
\verseNumber{21}For the ways|strong="H1870" of man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} before|strong="H5227" the eyes|strong="H5869" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, and he pondereth|strong="H6424" all his goings|strong="H4570". 
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\verseNumber{22}¶ His own iniquities|strong="H5771" shall take|strong="H3920" the wicked|strong="H7563" himself, and he shall be holden|strong="H8551" with the cords|strong="H2256" of his sins|strong="H2403".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{5.22  }sins: Heb. sin} 
\verseNumber{23}He shall die|strong="H4191" without instruction|strong="H4148"; and in the greatness|strong="H7230" of his folly|strong="H0200" he shall go astray|strong="H7686". 
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\chapterNumber{6}My son|strong="H1121", if thou be surety|strong="H6148" for thy friend|strong="H7453", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{if} thou hast stricken|strong="H8628" thy hand|strong="H3709" with a stranger|strong="H2114", 
\verseNumber{2}Thou art snared|strong="H3369" with the words|strong="H0561" of thy mouth|strong="H6310", thou art taken|strong="H3920" with the words|strong="H0561" of thy mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{3}Do|strong="H6213" this now|strong="H0645", my son|strong="H1121", and deliver|strong="H5337" thyself, when thou art come|strong="H0935" into the hand|strong="H3709" of thy friend|strong="H7453"; go|strong="H3212", humble|strong="H7511" thyself, and make sure|strong="H7292" thy friend|strong="H7453".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.3  }and make…: or, so shalt thou prevail with thy friend} 
\verseNumber{4}Give|strong="H5414" not sleep|strong="H8142" to thine eyes|strong="H5869", nor slumber|strong="H8572" to thine eyelids|strong="H6079". 
\verseNumber{5}Deliver|strong="H5337" thyself as a roe|strong="H6643" from the hand|strong="H3027" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{of the hunter}, and as a bird|strong="H6833" from the hand|strong="H3027" of the fowler|strong="H3353". 
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\verseNumber{6}¶ Go|strong="H3212" to the ant|strong="H5244", thou sluggard|strong="H6102"; consider|strong="H7200" her ways|strong="H1870", and be wise|strong="H2449": 
\verseNumber{7}Which having no guide|strong="H7101", overseer|strong="H7860", or ruler|strong="H4910", 
\verseNumber{8}Provideth|strong="H3559" her meat|strong="H3899" in the summer|strong="H7019", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} gathereth|strong="H0103" her food|strong="H3978" in the harvest|strong="H7105". 
\verseNumber{9}How long wilt thou sleep|strong="H7901", O sluggard|strong="H6102"? when wilt thou arise|strong="H6965" out of thy sleep|strong="H8142"? 
\verseNumber{10}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Yet} a little|strong="H4592" sleep|strong="H8142", a little|strong="H4592" slumber|strong="H8572", a little|strong="H4592" folding|strong="H2264" of the hands|strong="H3027" to sleep|strong="H7901": 
\verseNumber{11}So shall thy poverty|strong="H7389" come|strong="H0935" as one that travelleth|strong="H1980", and thy want|strong="H4270" as an armed|strong="H4043" man|strong="H0376". 
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\verseNumber{12}¶ A naughty|strong="H1100" person|strong="H0120", a wicked|strong="H0205" man|strong="H0376", walketh|strong="H1980" with a froward|strong="H6143" mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{13}He winketh|strong="H7169" with his eyes|strong="H5869", he speaketh|strong="H4448" with his feet|strong="H7272", he teacheth|strong="H3384" with his fingers|strong="H0676"; 
\verseNumber{14}Frowardness|strong="H8419" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in his heart|strong="H3820", he deviseth|strong="H2790" mischief|strong="H7451" continually|strong="H6256"; he soweth|strong="H7971" discord|strong="H4066".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.14  }soweth: Heb. casteth forth} 
\verseNumber{15}Therefore shall his calamity|strong="H0343" come|strong="H0935" suddenly|strong="H6597"; suddenly|strong="H6621" shall he be broken|strong="H7665" without remedy|strong="H4832". 
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\verseNumber{16}¶ These six|strong="H8337" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} doth the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} hate|strong="H8130": yea, seven|strong="H7651" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} an abomination|strong="H8441" unto him|strong="H5315":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.16  }unto…: Heb. of his soul} 
\verseNumber{17}A proud|strong="H7311" look|strong="H5869", a lying|strong="H8267" tongue|strong="H3956", and hands|strong="H3027" that shed|strong="H8210" innocent|strong="H5355" blood|strong="H1818",\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.17  }A proud…: Heb. Haughty eyes} 
\verseNumber{18}An heart|strong="H3820" that deviseth|strong="H2790" wicked|strong="H0205" imaginations|strong="H4284", feet|strong="H7272" that be swift|strong="H4116" in running|strong="H7323" to mischief|strong="H7451", 
\verseNumber{19}A false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} speaketh|strong="H6315" lies|strong="H3577", and he that soweth|strong="H7971" discord|strong="H4090" among brethren|strong="H0251". 
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\verseNumber{20}¶ My son|strong="H1121", keep|strong="H5341" thy father’s|strong="H0001" commandment|strong="H4687", and forsake|strong="H5203" not the law|strong="H8451" of thy mother|strong="H0517": 
\verseNumber{21}Bind|strong="H7194" them continually|strong="H8548" upon thine heart|strong="H3820", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} tie|strong="H6029" them about thy neck|strong="H1621". 
\verseNumber{22}When thou goest|strong="H1980", it shall lead|strong="H5148" thee; when thou sleepest|strong="H7901", it shall keep|strong="H8104" thee; and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{when} thou awakest|strong="H6974", it shall talk|strong="H7878" with thee. 
\verseNumber{23}For the commandment|strong="H4687" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a lamp|strong="H5216"; and the law|strong="H8451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} light|strong="H0216"; and reproofs|strong="H8433" of instruction|strong="H4148" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the way|strong="H1870" of life|strong="H2416":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.23  }lamp: or, candle} 
\verseNumber{24}To keep|strong="H8104" thee from the evil|strong="H7451" woman|strong="H0802", from the flattery|strong="H2513" of the tongue|strong="H3956" of a strange woman|strong="H5237".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.24  }of the…: or, of the strange tongue} 
\verseNumber{25}Lust|strong="H2530" not after her beauty|strong="H3308" in thine heart|strong="H3824"; neither let her take|strong="H3947" thee with her eyelids|strong="H6079". 
\verseNumber{26}For by means of|strong="H1157" a whorish|strong="H2181" woman|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{a man is brought} to a piece|strong="H3603" of bread|strong="H3899": and the adulteress|strong="H0802" will hunt|strong="H6679" for the precious|strong="H3368" life|strong="H5315".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.26  }the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man’s wife} 
\verseNumber{27}Can a man|strong="H0376" take|strong="H2846" fire|strong="H0784" in his bosom|strong="H2436", and his clothes|strong="H0899" not be burned|strong="H8313"? 
\verseNumber{28}Can one|strong="H0376" go|strong="H1980" upon hot coals|strong="H1513", and his feet|strong="H7272" not be burned|strong="H3554"? 
\verseNumber{29}So he that goeth in|strong="H0935" to his neighbour’s|strong="H7453" wife|strong="H0802"; whosoever toucheth|strong="H5060" her shall not be innocent|strong="H5352". 
\verseNumber{30}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Men} do not despise|strong="H0936" a thief|strong="H1590", if he steal|strong="H1589" to satisfy|strong="H4390" his soul|strong="H5315" when he is hungry|strong="H7456"; 
\verseNumber{31}But \BibleCharacterStyleADD{if} he be found|strong="H4672", he shall restore|strong="H7999" sevenfold|strong="H7659"; he shall give|strong="H5414" all the substance|strong="H1952" of his house|strong="H1004". 
\verseNumber{32}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{But} whoso committeth adultery|strong="H5003" with a woman|strong="H0802" lacketh|strong="H2638" understanding|strong="H3820": he \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} doeth|strong="H6213" it destroyeth|strong="H7843" his own soul|strong="H5315".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.32  }understanding: Heb. heart} 
\verseNumber{33}A wound|strong="H5061" and dishonour|strong="H7036" shall he get|strong="H4672"; and his reproach|strong="H2781" shall not be wiped away|strong="H4229". 
\verseNumber{34}For jealousy|strong="H7068" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the rage|strong="H2534" of a man|strong="H1397": therefore he will not spare|strong="H2550" in the day|strong="H3117" of vengeance|strong="H5359". 
\verseNumber{35}He will not regard|strong="H5375" any ransom|strong="H3724"; neither will he rest content|strong="H0014", though thou givest many|strong="H7235" gifts|strong="H7810".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{6.35  }He will…: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom} 
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\chapterNumber{7}My son|strong="H1121", keep|strong="H8104" my words|strong="H0561", and lay up|strong="H6845" my commandments|strong="H4687" with thee. 
\verseNumber{2}Keep|strong="H8104" my commandments|strong="H4687", and live|strong="H2421"; and my law|strong="H8451" as the apple|strong="H0380" of thine eye|strong="H5869". 
\verseNumber{3}Bind|strong="H7194" them upon thy fingers|strong="H0676", write|strong="H3789" them upon the table|strong="H3871" of thine heart|strong="H3820". 
\verseNumber{4}Say|strong="H0559" unto wisdom|strong="H2451", Thou \BibleCharacterStyleADD{art} my sister|strong="H0269"; and call|strong="H7121" understanding|strong="H0998" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thy} kinswoman|strong="H4129": 
\verseNumber{5}That they may keep|strong="H8104" thee from the strange|strong="H2114" woman|strong="H0802", from the stranger|strong="H5237" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} flattereth|strong="H2505" with her words|strong="H0561". 
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\verseNumber{6}¶ For at the window|strong="H2474" of my house|strong="H1004" I looked|strong="H8259" through my casement|strong="H0822", 
\verseNumber{7}And beheld|strong="H7200" among the simple ones|strong="H6612", I discerned|strong="H0995" among the youths|strong="H1121", a young man|strong="H5288" void|strong="H2638" of understanding|strong="H3820",\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.7  }the youths: Heb. the sons} 
\verseNumber{8}Passing through|strong="H5674" the street|strong="H7784" near|strong="H0681" her corner|strong="H6434"; and he went|strong="H6805" the way|strong="H1870" to her house|strong="H1004", 
\verseNumber{9}In the twilight|strong="H5399", in the evening|strong="H3117", in the black|strong="H0380" and dark|strong="H0653" night|strong="H3915":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.9  }in the evening: Heb. in the evening of days} 
\verseNumber{10}And, behold, there met|strong="H7125" him a woman|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{with} the attire|strong="H7897" of an harlot|strong="H2181", and subtil|strong="H5341" of heart|strong="H3820". 
\verseNumber{11}(She \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} loud|strong="H1993" and stubborn|strong="H5637"; her feet|strong="H7272" abide|strong="H7931" not in her house|strong="H1004": 
\verseNumber{12}Now|strong="H6471" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is she} without|strong="H2351", now|strong="H6471" in the streets|strong="H7339", and lieth in wait|strong="H0693" at|strong="H0681" every corner|strong="H6438".) 
\verseNumber{13}So she caught|strong="H2388" him, and kissed|strong="H5401" him, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} with an impudent|strong="H5810" face|strong="H6440" said|strong="H0559" unto him,\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.13  }with…: Heb. she strengthened her face and said} 
\verseNumber{14}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{I have} peace|strong="H8002" offerings|strong="H2077" with me; this day|strong="H3117" have I payed|strong="H7999" my vows|strong="H5088".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.14  }I have…: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me} 
\verseNumber{15}Therefore came I forth|strong="H3318" to meet|strong="H7125" thee, diligently to seek|strong="H7836" thy face|strong="H6440", and I have found|strong="H4672" thee. 
\verseNumber{16}I have decked|strong="H7234" my bed|strong="H6210" with coverings|strong="H4765" of tapestry, with carved|strong="H2405" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{works}, with fine linen|strong="H0330" of Egypt|strong="H4714". 
\verseNumber{17}I have perfumed|strong="H5130" my bed|strong="H4904" with myrrh|strong="H4753", aloes|strong="H0174", and cinnamon|strong="H7076". 
\verseNumber{18}Come|strong="H3212", let us take our fill|strong="H7301" of love|strong="H1730" until the morning|strong="H1242": let us solace|strong="H5965" ourselves with loves|strong="H0159". 
\verseNumber{19}For the goodman|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} not at home|strong="H1004", he is gone|strong="H1980" a long|strong="H7350" journey|strong="H1870": 
\verseNumber{20}He hath taken|strong="H3947" a bag|strong="H6872" of money|strong="H3701" with him|strong="H3027", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} will come|strong="H0935" home|strong="H1004" at the day|strong="H3117" appointed|strong="H3677".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.20  }with…: Heb. in his hand}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.20  the day…: or, the new moon} 
\verseNumber{21}With her much|strong="H7230" fair speech|strong="H3948" she caused him to yield|strong="H5186", with the flattering|strong="H2506" of her lips|strong="H8193" she forced|strong="H5080" him. 
\verseNumber{22}He goeth|strong="H1980" after|strong="H0310" her straightway|strong="H6597", as an ox|strong="H7794" goeth|strong="H0935" to the slaughter|strong="H2874", or as a fool|strong="H0191" to the correction|strong="H4148" of the stocks|strong="H5914";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{7.22  }straightway: Heb. suddenly} 
\verseNumber{23}Till a dart|strong="H2671" strike|strong="H6398" through his liver|strong="H3516"; as a bird|strong="H6833" hasteth|strong="H4116" to the snare|strong="H6341", and knoweth|strong="H3045" not that it \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} for his life|strong="H5315". 
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\verseNumber{24}¶ Hearken|strong="H8085" unto me now therefore, O ye children|strong="H1121", and attend|strong="H7181" to the words|strong="H0561" of my mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{25}Let not thine heart|strong="H3820" decline|strong="H7847" to her ways|strong="H1870", go not astray|strong="H8582" in her paths|strong="H5410". 
\verseNumber{26}For she hath cast down|strong="H5307" many|strong="H7227" wounded|strong="H2491": yea, many strong|strong="H6099" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} have been slain|strong="H2026" by her. 
\verseNumber{27}Her house|strong="H1004" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the way|strong="H1870" to hell|strong="H7585", going down|strong="H3381" to the chambers|strong="H2315" of death|strong="H4194". 
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\chapterNumber{8}Doth not wisdom|strong="H2451" cry|strong="H7121"? and understanding|strong="H8394" put forth|strong="H5414" her voice|strong="H6963"? 
\verseNumber{2}She standeth|strong="H5324" in the top|strong="H7218" of high places|strong="H4791", by the way|strong="H1870" in the places|strong="H1004" of the paths|strong="H5410". 
\verseNumber{3}She crieth|strong="H7442" at|strong="H3027" the gates|strong="H8179", at the entry|strong="H6310" of the city|strong="H7176", at the coming|strong="H3996" in at the doors|strong="H6607". 
\verseNumber{4}Unto you, O men|strong="H0376", I call|strong="H7121"; and my voice|strong="H6963" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} to the sons|strong="H1121" of man|strong="H0120". 
\verseNumber{5}O ye simple|strong="H6612", understand|strong="H0995" wisdom|strong="H6195": and, ye fools|strong="H3684", be ye of an understanding|strong="H0995" heart|strong="H3820". 
\verseNumber{6}Hear|strong="H8085"; for I will speak|strong="H1696" of excellent things|strong="H5057"; and the opening|strong="H4669" of my lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} right things|strong="H4339". 
\verseNumber{7}For my mouth|strong="H2441" shall speak|strong="H1897" truth|strong="H0571"; and wickedness|strong="H7562" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to my lips|strong="H8193".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.7  }an…: Heb. the abomination of my lips} 
\verseNumber{8}All the words|strong="H0561" of my mouth|strong="H6310" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in righteousness|strong="H6664"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} nothing froward|strong="H6617" or perverse|strong="H6141" in them.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.8  }froward: Heb. wreathed} 
\verseNumber{9}They \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} all plain|strong="H5228" to him that understandeth|strong="H0995", and right|strong="H3477" to them that find|strong="H4672" knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{10}Receive|strong="H3947" my instruction|strong="H4148", and not silver|strong="H3701"; and knowledge|strong="H1847" rather than choice|strong="H0977" gold|strong="H2742". 
\verseNumber{11}For wisdom|strong="H2451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than rubies|strong="H6443"; and all the things that may be desired|strong="H2656" are not to be compared|strong="H7737" to it. 
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\verseNumber{12}I wisdom|strong="H2451" dwell|strong="H7931" with prudence|strong="H6195", and find out|strong="H4672" knowledge|strong="H1847" of witty inventions|strong="H4209".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.12  }prudence: or, subtilty} 
\verseNumber{13}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} to hate|strong="H8130" evil|strong="H7451": pride|strong="H1344", and arrogancy|strong="H1347", and the evil|strong="H7451" way|strong="H1870", and the froward|strong="H8419" mouth|strong="H6310", do I hate|strong="H8130". 
\verseNumber{14}Counsel|strong="H6098" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} mine, and sound wisdom|strong="H8454": I \BibleCharacterStyleADD{am} understanding|strong="H0998"; I have strength|strong="H1369". 
\verseNumber{15}By me kings|strong="H4428" reign|strong="H4427", and princes|strong="H7336" decree|strong="H2710" justice|strong="H6664". 
\verseNumber{16}By me princes|strong="H8269" rule|strong="H8323", and nobles|strong="H5081", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{even} all the judges|strong="H8199" of the earth|strong="H0776". 
\verseNumber{17}I love|strong="H0157" them that love|strong="H0157" me; and those that seek me early|strong="H7836" shall find|strong="H4672" me. 
\verseNumber{18}Riches|strong="H6239" and honour|strong="H3519" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} with me; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yea}, durable|strong="H6276" riches|strong="H1952" and righteousness|strong="H6666". 
\verseNumber{19}My fruit|strong="H6529" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than gold|strong="H2742", yea, than fine gold|strong="H6337"; and my revenue|strong="H8393" than choice|strong="H0977" silver|strong="H3701". 
\verseNumber{20}I lead|strong="H1980" in the way|strong="H0734" of righteousness|strong="H6666", in the midst|strong="H8432" of the paths|strong="H5410" of judgment|strong="H4941":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.20  }lead: or, walk} 
\verseNumber{21}That I may cause those that love|strong="H0157" me to inherit|strong="H5157" substance|strong="H3426"; and I will fill|strong="H4390" their treasures|strong="H0214". 
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\verseNumber{22}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} possessed|strong="H7069" me in the beginning|strong="H7225" of his way|strong="H1870", before|strong="H6924" his works|strong="H4659" of old. 
\verseNumber{23}I was set up|strong="H5258" from everlasting|strong="H5769", from the beginning|strong="H7218", or ever|strong="H6924" the earth|strong="H0776" was. 
\verseNumber{24}When \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there were} no depths|strong="H8415", I was brought forth|strong="H2342"; when \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there were} no fountains|strong="H4599" abounding|strong="H3513" with water|strong="H4325". 
\verseNumber{25}Before the mountains|strong="H2022" were settled|strong="H2883", before|strong="H6440" the hills|strong="H1389" was I brought forth|strong="H2342": 
\verseNumber{26}While as yet he had not made|strong="H6213" the earth|strong="H0776", nor the fields|strong="H2351", nor the highest part|strong="H7218" of the dust|strong="H6083" of the world|strong="H8398".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.26  }fields: or, open places}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.26  the highest…: or, the chief part} 
\verseNumber{27}When he prepared|strong="H3559" the heavens|strong="H8064", I \BibleCharacterStyleADD{was} there: when he set|strong="H2710" a compass|strong="H2329" upon the face|strong="H6440" of the depth|strong="H8415":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.27  }a compass: or, a circle} 
\verseNumber{28}When he established|strong="H0553" the clouds|strong="H7834" above|strong="H4605": when he strengthened|strong="H5810" the fountains|strong="H5869" of the deep|strong="H8415": 
\verseNumber{29}When he gave|strong="H7760" to the sea|strong="H3220" his decree|strong="H2706", that the waters|strong="H4325" should not pass|strong="H5674" his commandment|strong="H6310": when he appointed|strong="H2710" the foundations|strong="H4144" of the earth|strong="H0776": 
\verseNumber{30}Then I was by him|strong="H0681", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} one brought up|strong="H0525" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{with him:} and I was daily|strong="H3117" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} delight|strong="H8191", rejoicing|strong="H7832" always|strong="H6256" before|strong="H6440" him; 
\verseNumber{31}Rejoicing|strong="H7832" in the habitable part|strong="H8398" of his earth|strong="H0776"; and my delights|strong="H8191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{were} with the sons|strong="H1121" of men|strong="H0120". 
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\verseNumber{32}Now therefore hearken|strong="H8085" unto me, O ye children|strong="H1121": for blessed|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are they that} keep|strong="H8104" my ways|strong="H1870". 
\verseNumber{33}Hear|strong="H8085" instruction|strong="H4148", and be wise|strong="H2449", and refuse|strong="H6544" it not. 
\verseNumber{34}Blessed|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the man|strong="H0120" that heareth|strong="H8085" me, watching|strong="H8245" daily|strong="H3117" at my gates|strong="H1817", waiting|strong="H8104" at the posts|strong="H4201" of my doors|strong="H6607". 
\verseNumber{35}For whoso findeth|strong="H4672" me findeth|strong="H4672" life|strong="H2416", and shall obtain|strong="H6329" favour|strong="H7522" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{8.35  }obtain: Heb. bring forth} 
\verseNumber{36}But he that sinneth|strong="H2398" against me wrongeth|strong="H2554" his own soul|strong="H5315": all they that hate|strong="H8130" me love|strong="H0157" death|strong="H4194". 
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\chapterNumber{9}Wisdom|strong="H2454" hath builded|strong="H1129" her house|strong="H1004", she hath hewn out|strong="H2672" her seven|strong="H7651" pillars|strong="H5982": 
\verseNumber{2}She hath killed|strong="H2873" her beasts|strong="H2874"; she hath mingled|strong="H4537" her wine|strong="H3196"; she hath also furnished|strong="H6186" her table|strong="H7979".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{9.2  }her beasts: Heb. her killing} 
\verseNumber{3}She hath sent forth|strong="H7971" her maidens|strong="H5291": she crieth|strong="H7121" upon|strong="H1610" the highest places|strong="H4791" of the city|strong="H7176", 
\verseNumber{4}Whoso \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} simple|strong="H6612", let him turn in|strong="H5493" hither: \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as for} him that wanteth|strong="H2638" understanding|strong="H3820", she saith|strong="H0559" to him, 
\verseNumber{5}Come|strong="H3212", eat|strong="H3898" of my bread|strong="H3899", and drink|strong="H8354" of the wine|strong="H3196" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} I have mingled|strong="H4537". 
\verseNumber{6}Forsake|strong="H5800" the foolish|strong="H6612", and live|strong="H2421"; and go|strong="H0833" in the way|strong="H1870" of understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{7}He that reproveth|strong="H3256" a scorner|strong="H3887" getteth|strong="H3947" to himself shame|strong="H7036": and he that rebuketh|strong="H3198" a wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man getteth} himself a blot|strong="H3971". 
\verseNumber{8}Reprove|strong="H3198" not a scorner|strong="H3887", lest he hate|strong="H8130" thee: rebuke|strong="H3198" a wise man|strong="H2450", and he will love|strong="H0157" thee. 
\verseNumber{9}Give|strong="H5414" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{instruction} to a wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man}, and he will be yet wiser|strong="H2449": teach|strong="H3045" a just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man}, and he will increase|strong="H3254" in learning|strong="H3948". 
\verseNumber{10}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the beginning|strong="H8462" of wisdom|strong="H2451": and the knowledge|strong="H1847" of the holy|strong="H6918" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{11}For by me thy days|strong="H3117" shall be multiplied|strong="H7235", and the years|strong="H8141" of thy life|strong="H2416" shall be increased|strong="H3254". 
\verseNumber{12}If thou be wise|strong="H2449", thou shalt be wise|strong="H2449" for thyself: but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{if} thou scornest|strong="H3887", thou alone shalt bear|strong="H5375" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}. 
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\verseNumber{13}¶ A foolish|strong="H3687" woman|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} clamorous|strong="H1993": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{she is} simple|strong="H6615", and|strong="H1077" knoweth|strong="H3045" nothing|strong="H4100". 
\verseNumber{14}For she sitteth|strong="H3427" at the door|strong="H6607" of her house|strong="H1004", on a seat|strong="H3678" in the high places|strong="H4791" of the city|strong="H7176", 
\verseNumber{15}To call|strong="H7121" passengers|strong="H5674" who go right|strong="H3474" on their ways|strong="H0734": 
\verseNumber{16}Whoso \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} simple|strong="H6612", let him turn in|strong="H5493" hither: and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as for} him that wanteth|strong="H2638" understanding|strong="H3820", she saith|strong="H0559" to him, 
\verseNumber{17}Stolen|strong="H1589" waters|strong="H4325" are sweet|strong="H4985", and bread|strong="H3899" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{eaten} in secret|strong="H5643" is pleasant|strong="H5276".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{9.17  }eaten…: Heb. of secrecies} 
\verseNumber{18}But he knoweth|strong="H3045" not that the dead|strong="H7496" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} there; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and that} her guests|strong="H7121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in the depths|strong="H6012" of hell|strong="H7585". 
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\chapterNumber{10}The proverbs|strong="H4912" of Solomon|strong="H8010". A wise|strong="H2450" son|strong="H1121" maketh a glad|strong="H8055" father|strong="H0001": but a foolish|strong="H3684" son|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the heaviness|strong="H8424" of his mother|strong="H0517". 
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\verseNumber{2}Treasures|strong="H0214" of wickedness|strong="H7562" profit|strong="H3276" nothing: but righteousness|strong="H6666" delivereth|strong="H5337" from death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{3}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} will not suffer|strong="H7456" the soul|strong="H5315" of the righteous|strong="H6662" to famish|strong="H7456": but he casteth away|strong="H1920" the substance|strong="H1942" of the wicked|strong="H7563".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.3  }the substance…: or, the wicked for their wickedness} 
\verseNumber{4}He becometh poor|strong="H7326" that dealeth|strong="H6213" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{with} a slack|strong="H7423" hand|strong="H3709": but the hand|strong="H3027" of the diligent|strong="H2742" maketh rich|strong="H6238". 
\verseNumber{5}He that gathereth|strong="H0103" in summer|strong="H7019" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a wise|strong="H7919" son|strong="H1121": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} he that sleepeth|strong="H7290" in harvest|strong="H7105" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a son|strong="H1121" that causeth shame|strong="H0954". 
\verseNumber{6}Blessings|strong="H1293" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} upon the head|strong="H7218" of the just|strong="H6662": but violence|strong="H2555" covereth|strong="H3680" the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563". 
\verseNumber{7}The memory|strong="H2143" of the just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} blessed|strong="H1293": but the name|strong="H8034" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall rot|strong="H7537". 
\verseNumber{8}The wise|strong="H2450" in heart|strong="H3820" will receive|strong="H3947" commandments|strong="H4687": but a prating|strong="H8193" fool|strong="H0191" shall fall|strong="H3832".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.8  }a prating…: Heb. a fool of lips}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.8  fall: Heb. be beaten} 
\verseNumber{9}He that walketh|strong="H3212" uprightly|strong="H8537" walketh|strong="H1980" surely|strong="H0983": but he that perverteth|strong="H6140" his ways|strong="H1870" shall be known|strong="H3045". 
\verseNumber{10}He that winketh|strong="H7169" with the eye|strong="H5869" causeth|strong="H5414" sorrow|strong="H6094": but a prating|strong="H8193" fool|strong="H0191" shall fall|strong="H3832".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.10  }fall: Heb. be beaten} 
\verseNumber{11}The mouth|strong="H6310" of a righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man is} a well|strong="H4726" of life|strong="H2416": but violence|strong="H2555" covereth|strong="H3680" the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563". 
\verseNumber{12}Hatred|strong="H8135" stirreth up|strong="H5782" strifes|strong="H4090": but love|strong="H0160" covereth|strong="H3680" all sins|strong="H6588". 
\verseNumber{13}In the lips|strong="H8193" of him that hath understanding|strong="H0995" wisdom|strong="H2451" is found|strong="H4672": but a rod|strong="H7626" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} for the back|strong="H1460" of him that is void|strong="H2638" of understanding|strong="H3820".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.13  }of understanding: Heb. of heart} 
\verseNumber{14}Wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} lay up|strong="H6845" knowledge|strong="H1847": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of the foolish|strong="H0191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} near|strong="H7138" destruction|strong="H4288". 
\verseNumber{15}The rich man’s|strong="H6223" wealth|strong="H1952" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his strong|strong="H5797" city|strong="H7151": the destruction|strong="H4288" of the poor|strong="H1800" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} their poverty|strong="H7389". 
\verseNumber{16}The labour|strong="H6468" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{tendeth} to life|strong="H2416": the fruit|strong="H8393" of the wicked|strong="H7563" to sin|strong="H2403". 
\verseNumber{17}He \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is in} the way|strong="H0734" of life|strong="H2416" that keepeth|strong="H8104" instruction|strong="H4148": but he that refuseth|strong="H5800" reproof|strong="H8433" erreth|strong="H8582".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.17  }erreth: or, causeth to err} 
\verseNumber{18}He that hideth|strong="H3680" hatred|strong="H8135" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{with} lying|strong="H8267" lips|strong="H8193", and he that uttereth|strong="H3318" a slander|strong="H1681", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a fool|strong="H3684". 
\verseNumber{19}In the multitude|strong="H7230" of words|strong="H1697" there wanteth|strong="H2308" not sin|strong="H6588": but he that refraineth|strong="H2820" his lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wise|strong="H7919". 
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\verseNumber{20}The tongue|strong="H3956" of the just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is as} choice|strong="H0977" silver|strong="H3701": the heart|strong="H3820" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} little worth|strong="H4592". 
\verseNumber{21}The lips|strong="H8193" of the righteous|strong="H6662" feed|strong="H7462" many|strong="H7227": but fools|strong="H0191" die|strong="H4191" for want|strong="H2638" of wisdom|strong="H3820".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.21  }of wisdom: Heb. of heart} 
\verseNumber{22}The blessing|strong="H1293" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, it maketh rich|strong="H6238", and he addeth|strong="H3254" no sorrow|strong="H6089" with it. 
\verseNumber{23}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} as sport|strong="H7814" to a fool|strong="H3684" to do|strong="H6213" mischief|strong="H2154": but a man|strong="H0376" of understanding|strong="H8394" hath wisdom|strong="H2451". 
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\verseNumber{24}The fear|strong="H4034" of the wicked|strong="H7563", it shall come|strong="H0935" upon him: but the desire|strong="H8378" of the righteous|strong="H6662" shall be granted|strong="H5414". 
\verseNumber{25}As the whirlwind|strong="H5492" passeth|strong="H5674", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the wicked|strong="H7563" no \BibleCharacterStyleADD{more:} but the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an everlasting|strong="H5769" foundation|strong="H3247". 
\verseNumber{26}As vinegar|strong="H2558" to the teeth|strong="H8127", and as smoke|strong="H6227" to the eyes|strong="H5869", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the sluggard|strong="H6102" to them that send|strong="H7971" him. 
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\verseNumber{27}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} prolongeth|strong="H3254" days|strong="H3117": but the years|strong="H8141" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be shortened|strong="H7114".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.27  }prolongeth: Heb. addeth} 
\verseNumber{28}The hope|strong="H8431" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} gladness|strong="H8057": but the expectation|strong="H8615" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall perish|strong="H0006". 
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\verseNumber{29}The way|strong="H1870" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} strength|strong="H4581" to the upright|strong="H8537": but destruction|strong="H4288" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} to the workers|strong="H6466" of iniquity|strong="H0205". 
\verseNumber{30}The righteous|strong="H6662" shall never|strong="H5769" be removed|strong="H4131": but the wicked|strong="H7563" shall not inhabit|strong="H7931" the earth|strong="H0776". 
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\verseNumber{31}The mouth|strong="H6310" of the just|strong="H6662" bringeth forth|strong="H5107" wisdom|strong="H2451": but the froward|strong="H8419" tongue|strong="H3956" shall be cut out|strong="H3772". 
\verseNumber{32}The lips|strong="H8193" of the righteous|strong="H6662" know|strong="H3045" what is acceptable|strong="H7522": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{speaketh} frowardness|strong="H8419".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{10.32  }frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses} 
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\chapterNumber{11}A false|strong="H4820" balance|strong="H3976" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but a just|strong="H8003" weight|strong="H0068" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his delight|strong="H7522".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.1  }A false…: Heb. Balances of deceit}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.1  just…: Heb. perfect stone} 
\verseNumber{2}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{When} pride|strong="H2087" cometh|strong="H0935", then cometh|strong="H0935" shame|strong="H7036": but with the lowly|strong="H6800" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wisdom|strong="H2451". 
\verseNumber{3}The integrity|strong="H8538" of the upright|strong="H3477" shall guide|strong="H5148" them: but the perverseness|strong="H5558" of transgressors|strong="H0898" shall destroy|strong="H7703" them. 
\verseNumber{4}Riches|strong="H1952" profit|strong="H3276" not in the day|strong="H3117" of wrath|strong="H5678": but righteousness|strong="H6666" delivereth|strong="H5337" from death|strong="H4194". 
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\verseNumber{5}The righteousness|strong="H6666" of the perfect|strong="H8549" shall direct|strong="H3474" his way|strong="H1870": but the wicked|strong="H7563" shall fall|strong="H5307" by his own wickedness|strong="H7564".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.5  }direct: Heb. rectify} 
\verseNumber{6}The righteousness|strong="H6666" of the upright|strong="H3477" shall deliver|strong="H5337" them: but transgressors|strong="H0898" shall be taken|strong="H3920" in \BibleCharacterStyleADD{their own} naughtiness|strong="H1942". 
\verseNumber{7}When a wicked|strong="H7563" man|strong="H0120" dieth|strong="H4194", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} expectation|strong="H8615" shall perish|strong="H0006": and the hope|strong="H8431" of unjust|strong="H0205" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} perisheth|strong="H0006". 
\verseNumber{8}The righteous|strong="H6662" is delivered out|strong="H2502" of trouble|strong="H6869", and the wicked|strong="H7563" cometh|strong="H0935" in his stead. 
\verseNumber{9}An hypocrite|strong="H2611" with \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} mouth|strong="H6310" destroyeth|strong="H7843" his neighbour|strong="H7453": but through knowledge|strong="H1847" shall the just|strong="H6662" be delivered|strong="H2502". 
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\verseNumber{10}When it goeth well|strong="H2898" with the righteous|strong="H6662", the city|strong="H7151" rejoiceth|strong="H5970": and when the wicked|strong="H7563" perish|strong="H0006", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} shouting|strong="H7440". 
\verseNumber{11}By the blessing|strong="H1293" of the upright|strong="H3477" the city|strong="H7176" is exalted|strong="H7311": but it is overthrown|strong="H2040" by the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563". 
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\verseNumber{12}He that is void|strong="H2638" of wisdom|strong="H3820" despiseth|strong="H0936" his neighbour|strong="H7453": but a man|strong="H0376" of understanding|strong="H8394" holdeth his peace|strong="H2790".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.12  }void…: Heb. destitute of heart} 
\verseNumber{13}A talebearer|strong="H1980" revealeth|strong="H1540" secrets|strong="H5475": but he that is of a faithful|strong="H0539" spirit|strong="H7307" concealeth|strong="H3680" the matter|strong="H1697".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.13  }A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer} 
\verseNumber{14}Where no counsel|strong="H8458" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is}, the people|strong="H5971" fall|strong="H5307": but in the multitude|strong="H7230" of counsellors|strong="H3289" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} safety|strong="H8668". 
\verseNumber{15}He that is surety|strong="H6148" for a stranger|strong="H2114" shall smart|strong="H7321" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for it:} and he that hateth|strong="H8130" suretiship|strong="H8628" is sure|strong="H0982".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.15  }smart: Heb. be sore broken}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.15  suretiship: Heb. those that strike hands} 
\verseNumber{16}A gracious|strong="H2580" woman|strong="H0802" retaineth|strong="H8551" honour|strong="H3519": and strong|strong="H6184" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} retain|strong="H8551" riches|strong="H6239". 
\verseNumber{17}The merciful|strong="H2617" man|strong="H0376" doeth good|strong="H1580" to his own soul|strong="H5315": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} cruel|strong="H0394" troubleth|strong="H5916" his own flesh|strong="H7607". 
\verseNumber{18}The wicked|strong="H7563" worketh|strong="H6213" a deceitful|strong="H8267" work|strong="H6468": but to him that soweth|strong="H2232" righteousness|strong="H6666" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} a sure|strong="H0571" reward|strong="H7938". 
\verseNumber{19}As righteousness|strong="H6666" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{tendeth} to life|strong="H2416": so he that pursueth|strong="H7291" evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{pursueth it} to his own death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{20}They that are of a froward|strong="H6141" heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{such as are} upright|strong="H8549" in \BibleCharacterStyleADD{their} way|strong="H1870" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} his delight|strong="H7522". 
\verseNumber{21}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Though} hand|strong="H3027" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{join} in hand|strong="H3027", the wicked|strong="H7451" shall not be unpunished|strong="H5352": but the seed|strong="H2233" of the righteous|strong="H6662" shall be delivered|strong="H4422". 
\verseNumber{22}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} a jewel|strong="H5141" of gold|strong="H2091" in a swine’s|strong="H2386" snout|strong="H0639", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so is} a fair|strong="H3303" woman|strong="H0802" which is without|strong="H5493" discretion|strong="H2940".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.22  }is without: Heb. departeth from} 
\verseNumber{23}The desire|strong="H8378" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} only good|strong="H2896": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the expectation|strong="H8615" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wrath|strong="H5678". 
\verseNumber{24}There is|strong="H3426" that scattereth|strong="H6340", and yet increaseth|strong="H3254"; and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} that withholdeth|strong="H2820" more than is meet|strong="H3476", but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it tendeth} to poverty|strong="H4270". 
\verseNumber{25}The liberal|strong="H1293" soul|strong="H5315" shall be made fat|strong="H1878": and he that watereth|strong="H7301" shall be watered|strong="H3384" also himself.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.25  }liberal…: Heb. soul of blessing} 
\verseNumber{26}He that withholdeth|strong="H4513" corn|strong="H1250", the people|strong="H3816" shall curse|strong="H5344" him: but blessing|strong="H1293" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} upon the head|strong="H7218" of him that selleth|strong="H7666" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}. 
\verseNumber{27}He that diligently seeketh|strong="H7836" good|strong="H2896" procureth|strong="H1245" favour|strong="H7522": but he that seeketh|strong="H1875" mischief|strong="H7451", it shall come|strong="H0935" unto him. 
\verseNumber{28}He that trusteth|strong="H0982" in his riches|strong="H6239" shall fall|strong="H5307": but the righteous|strong="H6662" shall flourish|strong="H6524" as a branch|strong="H5929". 
\verseNumber{29}He that troubleth|strong="H5916" his own house|strong="H1004" shall inherit|strong="H5157" the wind|strong="H7307": and the fool|strong="H0191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} servant|strong="H5650" to the wise|strong="H2450" of heart|strong="H3820". 
\verseNumber{30}The fruit|strong="H6529" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a tree|strong="H6086" of life|strong="H2416"; and he that winneth|strong="H3947" souls|strong="H5315" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wise|strong="H2450".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{11.30  }winneth: Heb. taketh} 
\verseNumber{31}Behold, the righteous|strong="H6662" shall be recompensed|strong="H7999" in the earth|strong="H0776": much more the wicked|strong="H7563" and the sinner|strong="H2398". 
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\chapterNumber{12}Whoso loveth|strong="H0157" instruction|strong="H4148" loveth|strong="H0157" knowledge|strong="H1847": but he that hateth|strong="H8130" reproof|strong="H8433" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} brutish|strong="H1198". 
\verseNumber{2}A good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} obtaineth|strong="H6329" favour|strong="H7522" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but a man|strong="H0376" of wicked devices|strong="H4209" will he condemn|strong="H7561". 
\verseNumber{3}A man|strong="H0120" shall not be established|strong="H3559" by wickedness|strong="H7562": but the root|strong="H8328" of the righteous|strong="H6662" shall not be moved|strong="H4131". 
\verseNumber{4}A virtuous|strong="H2428" woman|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a crown|strong="H5850" to her husband|strong="H1167": but she that maketh ashamed|strong="H0954" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as rottenness|strong="H7538" in his bones|strong="H6106". 
\verseNumber{5}The thoughts|strong="H4284" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} right|strong="H4941": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the counsels|strong="H8458" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} deceit|strong="H4820". 
\verseNumber{6}The words|strong="H1697" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} to lie in wait|strong="H0693" for blood|strong="H1818": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of the upright|strong="H3477" shall deliver|strong="H5337" them. 
\verseNumber{7}The wicked|strong="H7563" are overthrown|strong="H2015", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} not: but the house|strong="H1004" of the righteous|strong="H6662" shall stand|strong="H5975". 
\verseNumber{8}A man|strong="H0376" shall be commended|strong="H1984" according|strong="H6310" to his wisdom|strong="H7922": but he that is of a perverse|strong="H5753" heart|strong="H3820" shall be despised|strong="H0937".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.8  }of a…: Heb. perverse of heart} 
\verseNumber{9}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that is} despised|strong="H7034", and hath a servant|strong="H5650", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than he that honoureth|strong="H3513" himself, and lacketh|strong="H2638" bread|strong="H3899". 
\verseNumber{10}A righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} regardeth|strong="H3045" the life|strong="H5315" of his beast|strong="H0929": but the tender mercies|strong="H7356" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} cruel|strong="H0394".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.10  }tender…: or, bowels} 
\verseNumber{11}He that tilleth|strong="H5647" his land|strong="H0127" shall be satisfied|strong="H7646" with bread|strong="H3899": but he that followeth|strong="H7291" vain|strong="H7386" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{persons is} void|strong="H2638" of understanding|strong="H3820". 
\verseNumber{12}The wicked|strong="H7563" desireth|strong="H2530" the net|strong="H4685" of evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men:} but the root|strong="H8328" of the righteous|strong="H6662" yieldeth|strong="H5414" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{fruit}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.12  }the net: or, the fortress} 
\verseNumber{13}The wicked|strong="H7451" is snared|strong="H4170" by the transgression|strong="H6588" of \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} lips|strong="H8193": but the just|strong="H6662" shall come out|strong="H3318" of trouble|strong="H6869".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.13  }The wicked…: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips} 
\verseNumber{14}A man|strong="H0376" shall be satisfied|strong="H7646" with good|strong="H2896" by the fruit|strong="H6529" of \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} mouth|strong="H6310": and the recompence|strong="H1576" of a man’s|strong="H0120" hands|strong="H3027" shall be rendered|strong="H7725" unto him. 
\verseNumber{15}The way|strong="H1870" of a fool|strong="H0191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} right|strong="H3477" in his own eyes|strong="H5869": but he that hearkeneth|strong="H8085" unto counsel|strong="H6098" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wise|strong="H2450". 
\verseNumber{16}A fool’s|strong="H0191" wrath|strong="H3708" is presently|strong="H3117" known|strong="H3045": but a prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} covereth|strong="H3680" shame|strong="H7036".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.16  }presently: Heb. in that day} 
\verseNumber{17}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that} speaketh|strong="H6315" truth|strong="H0530" sheweth forth|strong="H5046" righteousness|strong="H6664": but a false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" deceit|strong="H4820". 
\verseNumber{18}There is|strong="H3426" that speaketh|strong="H0981" like the piercings|strong="H4094" of a sword|strong="H2719": but the tongue|strong="H3956" of the wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} health|strong="H4832". 
\verseNumber{19}The lip|strong="H8193" of truth|strong="H0571" shall be established|strong="H3559" for ever|strong="H5703": but a lying|strong="H8267" tongue|strong="H3956" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} but for a moment|strong="H7280". 
\verseNumber{20}Deceit|strong="H4820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in the heart|strong="H3820" of them that imagine|strong="H2790" evil|strong="H7451": but to the counsellors|strong="H3289" of peace|strong="H7965" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} joy|strong="H8057". 
\verseNumber{21}There shall no evil|strong="H0205" happen|strong="H0579" to the just|strong="H6662": but the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be filled|strong="H4390" with mischief|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{22}Lying|strong="H8267" lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but they that deal|strong="H6213" truly|strong="H0530" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} his delight|strong="H7522". 
\verseNumber{23}A prudent|strong="H6175" man|strong="H0120" concealeth|strong="H3680" knowledge|strong="H1847": but the heart|strong="H3820" of fools|strong="H3684" proclaimeth|strong="H7121" foolishness|strong="H0200". 
\verseNumber{24}The hand|strong="H3027" of the diligent|strong="H2742" shall bear rule|strong="H4910": but the slothful|strong="H7423" shall be under tribute|strong="H4522".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.24  }slothful: or, deceitful} 
\verseNumber{25}Heaviness|strong="H1674" in the heart|strong="H3820" of man|strong="H0376" maketh it stoop|strong="H7812": but a good|strong="H2896" word|strong="H1697" maketh it glad|strong="H8055". 
\verseNumber{26}The righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} more excellent|strong="H8446" than his neighbour|strong="H7453": but the way|strong="H1870" of the wicked|strong="H7563" seduceth|strong="H8582" them.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{12.26  }excellent: or, abundant} 
\verseNumber{27}The slothful|strong="H7423" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} roasteth|strong="H2760" not that which he took in hunting|strong="H6718": but the substance|strong="H1952" of a diligent|strong="H2742" man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} precious|strong="H3368". 
\verseNumber{28}In the way|strong="H0734" of righteousness|strong="H6666" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} life|strong="H2416"; and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in} the pathway|strong="H5410" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thereof there is} no death|strong="H4194". 
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\chapterNumber{13}A wise|strong="H2450" son|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{heareth} his father’s|strong="H0001" instruction|strong="H4148": but a scorner|strong="H3887" heareth|strong="H8085" not rebuke|strong="H1606". 
\verseNumber{2}A man|strong="H0376" shall eat|strong="H0398" good|strong="H2896" by the fruit|strong="H6529" of \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} mouth|strong="H6310": but the soul|strong="H5315" of the transgressors|strong="H0898" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall eat} violence|strong="H2555". 
\verseNumber{3}He that keepeth|strong="H5341" his mouth|strong="H6310" keepeth|strong="H8104" his life|strong="H5315": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} he that openeth wide|strong="H6589" his lips|strong="H8193" shall have destruction|strong="H4288". 
\verseNumber{4}The soul|strong="H5315" of the sluggard|strong="H6102" desireth|strong="H0183", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} nothing: but the soul|strong="H5315" of the diligent|strong="H2742" shall be made fat|strong="H1878". 
\verseNumber{5}A righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} hateth|strong="H8130" lying|strong="H1697": but a wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} is loathsome|strong="H0887", and cometh to shame|strong="H2659". 
\verseNumber{6}Righteousness|strong="H6666" keepeth|strong="H5341" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{him that is} upright|strong="H8537" in the way|strong="H1870": but wickedness|strong="H7564" overthroweth|strong="H5557" the sinner|strong="H2403".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.6  }the sinner: Heb. sin} 
\verseNumber{7}There is|strong="H3426" that maketh himself rich|strong="H6238", yet \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} nothing: \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} that maketh himself poor|strong="H7326", yet|strong="H3605" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} great|strong="H7227" riches|strong="H1952". 
\verseNumber{8}The ransom|strong="H3724" of a man’s|strong="H0376" life|strong="H5315" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} his riches|strong="H6239": but the poor|strong="H7326" heareth|strong="H8085" not rebuke|strong="H1606". 
\verseNumber{9}The light|strong="H0216" of the righteous|strong="H6662" rejoiceth|strong="H8055": but the lamp|strong="H5216" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be put out|strong="H1846".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.9  }lamp: or, candle} 
\verseNumber{10}Only by pride|strong="H2087" cometh|strong="H5414" contention|strong="H4683": but with the well advised|strong="H3289" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wisdom|strong="H2451". 
\verseNumber{11}Wealth|strong="H1952" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{gotten} by vanity|strong="H1892" shall be diminished|strong="H4591": but he that gathereth|strong="H6908" by labour|strong="H3027" shall increase|strong="H7235".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.11  }by labour: Heb. with the hand} 
\verseNumber{12}Hope|strong="H8431" deferred|strong="H4900" maketh the heart|strong="H3820" sick|strong="H2470": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{when} the desire|strong="H8378" cometh|strong="H0935", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} a tree|strong="H6086" of life|strong="H2416". 
\verseNumber{13}Whoso despiseth|strong="H0936" the word|strong="H1697" shall be destroyed|strong="H2254": but he that feareth|strong="H3373" the commandment|strong="H4687" shall be rewarded|strong="H7999".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.13  }shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace} 
\verseNumber{14}The law|strong="H8451" of the wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a fountain|strong="H4726" of life|strong="H2416", to depart|strong="H5493" from the snares|strong="H4170" of death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{15}Good|strong="H2896" understanding|strong="H7922" giveth|strong="H5414" favour|strong="H2580": but the way|strong="H1870" of transgressors|strong="H0898" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} hard|strong="H0386". 
\verseNumber{16}Every prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} dealeth|strong="H6213" with knowledge|strong="H1847": but a fool|strong="H3684" layeth open|strong="H6566" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} folly|strong="H0200".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.16  }layeth…: Heb. spreadeth} 
\verseNumber{17}A wicked|strong="H7563" messenger|strong="H4397" falleth|strong="H5307" into mischief|strong="H7451": but a faithful|strong="H0529" ambassador|strong="H6735" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} health|strong="H4832".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.17  }a faithful…: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness} 
\verseNumber{18}Poverty|strong="H7389" and shame|strong="H7036" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be to} him that refuseth|strong="H6544" instruction|strong="H4148": but he that regardeth|strong="H8104" reproof|strong="H8433" shall be honoured|strong="H3513". 
\verseNumber{19}The desire|strong="H8378" accomplished|strong="H1961" is sweet|strong="H6149" to the soul|strong="H5315": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} abomination|strong="H8441" to fools|strong="H3684" to depart|strong="H5493" from evil|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{20}He that walketh|strong="H1980" with wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} shall be wise|strong="H2449": but a companion|strong="H7462" of fools|strong="H3684" shall be destroyed|strong="H7321".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{13.20  }destroyed: Heb. broken} 
\verseNumber{21}Evil|strong="H7451" pursueth|strong="H7291" sinners|strong="H2400": but to the righteous|strong="H6662" good|strong="H2896" shall be repayed|strong="H7999". 
\verseNumber{22}A good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} leaveth an inheritance|strong="H5157" to his children’s|strong="H1121" children|strong="H1121": and the wealth|strong="H2428" of the sinner|strong="H2398" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} laid up|strong="H6845" for the just|strong="H6662". 
\verseNumber{23}Much|strong="H7230" food|strong="H0400" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is in} the tillage|strong="H5215" of the poor|strong="H7218": but there is|strong="H3426" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} destroyed|strong="H5595" for want|strong="H3808" of judgment|strong="H4941". 
\verseNumber{24}He that spareth|strong="H2820" his rod|strong="H7626" hateth|strong="H8130" his son|strong="H1121": but he that loveth|strong="H0157" him chasteneth|strong="H4148" him betimes|strong="H7836". 
\verseNumber{25}The righteous|strong="H6662" eateth|strong="H0398" to the satisfying|strong="H7648" of his soul|strong="H5315": but the belly|strong="H0990" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall want|strong="H2637". 
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\chapterNumber{14}Every wise|strong="H2454" woman|strong="H0802" buildeth|strong="H1129" her house|strong="H1004": but the foolish|strong="H0200" plucketh it down|strong="H2040" with her hands|strong="H3027". 
\verseNumber{2}He that walketh|strong="H1980" in his uprightness|strong="H3476" feareth|strong="H3373" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} perverse|strong="H3868" in his ways|strong="H1870" despiseth|strong="H0959" him. 
\verseNumber{3}In the mouth|strong="H6310" of the foolish|strong="H0191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a rod|strong="H2415" of pride|strong="H1346": but the lips|strong="H8193" of the wise|strong="H2450" shall preserve|strong="H8104" them. 
\verseNumber{4}Where no oxen|strong="H0504" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are}, the crib|strong="H0018" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} clean|strong="H1249": but much|strong="H7230" increase|strong="H8393" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} by the strength|strong="H3581" of the ox|strong="H7794". 
\verseNumber{5}A faithful|strong="H0529" witness|strong="H5707" will not lie|strong="H3577": but a false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" will utter|strong="H6315" lies|strong="H3576". 
\verseNumber{6}A scorner|strong="H3887" seeketh|strong="H1245" wisdom|strong="H2451", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{findeth it} not: but knowledge|strong="H1847" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} easy|strong="H7043" unto him that understandeth|strong="H0995". 
\verseNumber{7}Go|strong="H3212" from the presence|strong="H5048" of a foolish|strong="H3684" man|strong="H0376", when thou perceivest|strong="H3045" not \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in him} the lips|strong="H8193" of knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{8}The wisdom|strong="H2451" of the prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} to understand|strong="H0995" his way|strong="H1870": but the folly|strong="H0200" of fools|strong="H3684" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} deceit|strong="H4820". 
\verseNumber{9}Fools|strong="H0191" make a mock|strong="H3887" at sin|strong="H0817": but among the righteous|strong="H3477" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} favour|strong="H7522". 
\verseNumber{10}The heart|strong="H3820" knoweth|strong="H3045" his own|strong="H5315" bitterness|strong="H4787"; and a stranger|strong="H2114" doth not intermeddle|strong="H6148" with his joy|strong="H8057".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{14.10  }his own…: Heb. the bitterness of his soul} 
\verseNumber{11}The house|strong="H1004" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be overthrown|strong="H8045": but the tabernacle|strong="H0168" of the upright|strong="H3477" shall flourish|strong="H6524". 
\verseNumber{12}There is|strong="H3426" a way|strong="H1870" which seemeth right|strong="H3477" unto|strong="H6440" a man|strong="H0376", but the end|strong="H0319" thereof \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the ways|strong="H1870" of death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{13}Even in laughter|strong="H7814" the heart|strong="H3820" is sorrowful|strong="H3510"; and the end|strong="H0319" of that mirth|strong="H8057" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} heaviness|strong="H8424". 
\verseNumber{14}The backslider|strong="H5472" in heart|strong="H3820" shall be filled|strong="H7646" with his own ways|strong="H1870": and a good|strong="H2896" man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be satisfied} from himself. 
\verseNumber{15}The simple|strong="H6612" believeth|strong="H0539" every word|strong="H1697": but the prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} looketh well|strong="H0995" to his going|strong="H0838". 
\verseNumber{16}A wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} feareth|strong="H3373", and departeth|strong="H5493" from evil|strong="H7451": but the fool|strong="H3684" rageth|strong="H5674", and is confident|strong="H0982". 
\verseNumber{17}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that is} soon|strong="H7116" angry|strong="H0639" dealeth|strong="H6213" foolishly|strong="H0200": and a man|strong="H0376" of wicked devices|strong="H4209" is hated|strong="H8130". 
\verseNumber{18}The simple|strong="H6612" inherit|strong="H5157" folly|strong="H0200": but the prudent|strong="H6175" are crowned|strong="H3803" with knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{19}The evil|strong="H7451" bow|strong="H7817" before|strong="H6440" the good|strong="H2896"; and the wicked|strong="H7563" at the gates|strong="H8179" of the righteous|strong="H6662". 
\verseNumber{20}The poor|strong="H7326" is hated|strong="H8130" even of his own neighbour|strong="H7453": but the rich|strong="H6223" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} many|strong="H7227" friends|strong="H0157".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{14.20  }the rich…: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich} 
\verseNumber{21}He that despiseth|strong="H0936" his neighbour|strong="H7453" sinneth|strong="H2398": but he that hath mercy|strong="H2603" on the poor|strong="H6035", happy|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he. 
\verseNumber{22}Do they not err|strong="H8582" that devise|strong="H2790" evil|strong="H7451"? but mercy|strong="H2617" and truth|strong="H0571" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} to them that devise|strong="H2790" good|strong="H2896". 
\verseNumber{23}In all labour|strong="H6089" there is profit|strong="H4195": but the talk|strong="H1697" of the lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{tendeth} only to penury|strong="H4270". 
\verseNumber{24}The crown|strong="H5850" of the wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} their riches|strong="H6239": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the foolishness|strong="H0200" of fools|strong="H3684" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} folly|strong="H0200". 
\verseNumber{25}A true|strong="H0571" witness|strong="H5707" delivereth|strong="H5337" souls|strong="H5315": but a deceitful|strong="H4820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{witness} speaketh|strong="H6315" lies|strong="H3577". 
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\verseNumber{26}In the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} strong|strong="H5797" confidence|strong="H4009": and his children|strong="H1121" shall have a place of refuge|strong="H4268". 
\verseNumber{27}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a fountain|strong="H4726" of life|strong="H2416", to depart|strong="H5493" from the snares|strong="H4170" of death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{28}In the multitude|strong="H7230" of people|strong="H5971" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the king’s|strong="H4428" honour|strong="H1927": but in the want|strong="H0657" of people|strong="H3816" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the destruction|strong="H4288" of the prince|strong="H7333". 
\verseNumber{29}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that is} slow|strong="H0750" to wrath|strong="H0639" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} of great|strong="H7227" understanding|strong="H8394": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} hasty|strong="H7116" of spirit|strong="H7307" exalteth|strong="H7311" folly|strong="H0200".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{14.29  }hasty…: Heb. short of spirit} 
\verseNumber{30}A sound|strong="H4832" heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the life|strong="H2416" of the flesh|strong="H1320": but envy|strong="H7068" the rottenness|strong="H7538" of the bones|strong="H6106". 
\verseNumber{31}He that oppresseth|strong="H6231" the poor|strong="H1800" reproacheth|strong="H2778" his Maker|strong="H6213": but he that honoureth|strong="H3513" him hath mercy|strong="H2603" on the poor|strong="H0034". 
\verseNumber{32}The wicked|strong="H7563" is driven away|strong="H1760" in his wickedness|strong="H7451": but the righteous|strong="H6662" hath hope|strong="H2620" in his death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{33}Wisdom|strong="H2451" resteth|strong="H5117" in the heart|strong="H3820" of him that hath understanding|strong="H0995": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that which is} in the midst|strong="H7130" of fools|strong="H3684" is made known|strong="H3045". 
\verseNumber{34}Righteousness|strong="H6666" exalteth|strong="H7311" a nation|strong="H1471": but sin|strong="H2403" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a reproach|strong="H2617" to any people|strong="H3816".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{14.34  }to any…: Heb. to nations} 
\verseNumber{35}The king’s|strong="H4428" favour|strong="H7522" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} toward a wise|strong="H7919" servant|strong="H5650": but his wrath|strong="H5678" is \BibleCharacterStyleADD{against} him that causeth shame|strong="H0954". 
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\chapterNumber{15}A soft|strong="H7390" answer|strong="H4617" turneth|strong="H7725" away wrath|strong="H2534": but grievous|strong="H6089" words|strong="H1697" stir up|strong="H5927" anger|strong="H0639". 
\verseNumber{2}The tongue|strong="H3956" of the wise|strong="H2450" useth knowledge|strong="H1847" aright|strong="H3190": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of fools|strong="H3684" poureth out|strong="H5042" foolishness|strong="H0200".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.2  }poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth} 
\verseNumber{3}The eyes|strong="H5869" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in every place|strong="H4725", beholding|strong="H6822" the evil|strong="H7451" and the good|strong="H2896". 
\verseNumber{4}A wholesome|strong="H4832" tongue|strong="H3956" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a tree|strong="H6086" of life|strong="H2416": but perverseness|strong="H5558" therein \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a breach|strong="H7667" in the spirit|strong="H7307".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.4  }A wholesome…: Heb. The healing of the tongue} 
\verseNumber{5}A fool|strong="H0191" despiseth|strong="H5006" his father’s|strong="H0001" instruction|strong="H4148": but he that regardeth|strong="H8104" reproof|strong="H8433" is prudent|strong="H6191". 
\verseNumber{6}In the house|strong="H1004" of the righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} much|strong="H7227" treasure|strong="H2633": but in the revenues|strong="H8393" of the wicked|strong="H7563" is trouble|strong="H5916". 
\verseNumber{7}The lips|strong="H8193" of the wise|strong="H2450" disperse|strong="H2219" knowledge|strong="H1847": but the heart|strong="H3820" of the foolish|strong="H3684" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{doeth} not so. 
\verseNumber{8}The sacrifice|strong="H2077" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but the prayer|strong="H8605" of the upright|strong="H3477" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his delight|strong="H7522". 
\verseNumber{9}The way|strong="H1870" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" unto the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but he loveth|strong="H0157" him that followeth|strong="H7291" after righteousness|strong="H6666". 
\verseNumber{10}Correction|strong="H4148" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} grievous|strong="H7451" unto him that forsaketh|strong="H5800" the way|strong="H0734": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} he that hateth|strong="H8130" reproof|strong="H8433" shall die|strong="H4191".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.10  }Correction: or, Instruction} 
\verseNumber{11}Hell|strong="H7585" and destruction|strong="H0011" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} before the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: how much more then the hearts|strong="H3826" of the children|strong="H1121" of men|strong="H0120"? 
\verseNumber{12}A scorner|strong="H3887" loveth|strong="H0157" not one that reproveth|strong="H3198" him: neither will he go|strong="H3212" unto the wise|strong="H2450". 
\verseNumber{13}A merry|strong="H8056" heart|strong="H3820" maketh a cheerful|strong="H3190" countenance|strong="H6440": but by sorrow|strong="H6094" of the heart|strong="H3820" the spirit|strong="H7307" is broken|strong="H5218". 
\verseNumber{14}The heart|strong="H3820" of him that hath understanding|strong="H0995" seeketh|strong="H1245" knowledge|strong="H1847": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of fools|strong="H3684" feedeth|strong="H7462" on foolishness|strong="H0200". 
\verseNumber{15}All the days|strong="H3117" of the afflicted|strong="H6041" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} evil|strong="H7451": but he that is of a merry|strong="H2896" heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} a continual|strong="H8548" feast|strong="H4960". 
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\verseNumber{16}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} little|strong="H4592" with the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} than great|strong="H7227" treasure|strong="H0214" and trouble|strong="H4103" therewith. 
\verseNumber{17}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a dinner|strong="H0737" of herbs|strong="H3419" where love|strong="H0160" is, than a stalled|strong="H0075" ox|strong="H7794" and hatred|strong="H8135" therewith. 
\verseNumber{18}A wrathful|strong="H2534" man|strong="H0376" stirreth up|strong="H1624" strife|strong="H4066": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} slow|strong="H0750" to anger|strong="H0639" appeaseth|strong="H8252" strife|strong="H7379". 
\verseNumber{19}The way|strong="H1870" of the slothful|strong="H6102" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man is} as an hedge|strong="H4881" of thorns|strong="H2312": but the way|strong="H0734" of the righteous|strong="H3477" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} made plain|strong="H5549".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.19  }is made…: Heb. is raised up as a causey} 
\verseNumber{20}A wise|strong="H2450" son|strong="H1121" maketh a glad|strong="H8055" father|strong="H0001": but a foolish|strong="H3684" man|strong="H0120" despiseth|strong="H0959" his mother|strong="H0517". 
\verseNumber{21}Folly|strong="H0200" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} joy|strong="H8057" to \BibleCharacterStyleADD{him that is} destitute|strong="H2638" of wisdom|strong="H3820": but a man|strong="H0376" of understanding|strong="H8394" walketh|strong="H3212" uprightly|strong="H3474".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.21  }destitute…: Heb. void of heart} 
\verseNumber{22}Without counsel|strong="H5475" purposes|strong="H4284" are disappointed|strong="H6565": but in the multitude|strong="H7230" of counsellors|strong="H3289" they are established|strong="H6965". 
\verseNumber{23}A man|strong="H0376" hath joy|strong="H8057" by the answer|strong="H4617" of his mouth|strong="H6310": and a word|strong="H1697" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{spoken} in due season|strong="H6256", how good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is it}!\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.23  }due…: Heb. his season} 
\verseNumber{24}The way|strong="H0734" of life|strong="H2416" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} above|strong="H4605" to the wise|strong="H7919", that he may depart|strong="H5493" from hell|strong="H7585" beneath|strong="H4295". 
\verseNumber{25}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} will destroy|strong="H5255" the house|strong="H1004" of the proud|strong="H1343": but he will establish|strong="H5324" the border|strong="H1366" of the widow|strong="H0490". 
\verseNumber{26}The thoughts|strong="H4284" of the wicked|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} an abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{the words} of the pure|strong="H2889" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} pleasant|strong="H5278" words|strong="H0561".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.26  }pleasant…: Heb. words of pleasantness} 
\verseNumber{27}He that is greedy|strong="H1214" of gain|strong="H1215" troubleth|strong="H5916" his own house|strong="H1004"; but he that hateth|strong="H8130" gifts|strong="H4979" shall live|strong="H2421". 
\verseNumber{28}The heart|strong="H3820" of the righteous|strong="H6662" studieth|strong="H1897" to answer|strong="H6030": but the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563" poureth|strong="H5042" out evil things|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{29}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} far|strong="H7350" from the wicked|strong="H7563": but he heareth|strong="H8085" the prayer|strong="H8605" of the righteous|strong="H6662". 
\verseNumber{30}The light|strong="H3974" of the eyes|strong="H5869" rejoiceth|strong="H8055" the heart|strong="H3820": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} a good|strong="H2896" report|strong="H8052" maketh|strong="H1878" the bones|strong="H6106" fat|strong="H1878". 
\verseNumber{31}The ear|strong="H0241" that heareth|strong="H8085" the reproof|strong="H8433" of life|strong="H2416" abideth|strong="H3885" among|strong="H7130" the wise|strong="H2450". 
\verseNumber{32}He that refuseth|strong="H6544" instruction|strong="H4148" despiseth|strong="H3988" his own soul|strong="H5315": but he that heareth|strong="H8085" reproof|strong="H8433" getteth|strong="H7069" understanding|strong="H3820".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.32  }instruction: or, correction}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.32  heareth: or, obeyeth}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{15.32  getteth…: Heb. possesseth an heart} 
\verseNumber{33}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the instruction|strong="H4148" of wisdom|strong="H2451"; and before|strong="H6440" honour|strong="H3519" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} humility|strong="H6038". 
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\chapterNumber{16}The preparations|strong="H4633" of the heart|strong="H3820" in man|strong="H0120", and the answer|strong="H4617" of the tongue|strong="H3956", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} from the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.1  }preparations: or, disposings} 
\verseNumber{2}All the ways|strong="H1870" of a man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} clean|strong="H2134" in his own eyes|strong="H5869"; but the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} weigheth|strong="H8505" the spirits|strong="H7307". 
\verseNumber{3}Commit|strong="H1556" thy works|strong="H4639" unto the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, and thy thoughts|strong="H4284" shall be established|strong="H3559".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.3  }Commit: Heb. Roll} 
\verseNumber{4}The \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} hath made|strong="H6466" all \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} for himself|strong="H4617": yea, even the wicked|strong="H7563" for the day|strong="H3117" of evil|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{5}Every one \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} proud|strong="H1362" in heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}: \BibleCharacterStyleADD{though} hand|strong="H3027" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{join} in hand|strong="H3027", he shall not be unpunished|strong="H5352".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.5  }unpunished: Heb. held innocent} 
\verseNumber{6}By mercy|strong="H2617" and truth|strong="H0571" iniquity|strong="H5771" is purged|strong="H3722": and by the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} depart|strong="H5493" from evil|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{7}When a man’s|strong="H0376" ways|strong="H1870" please|strong="H7521" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, he maketh even his enemies|strong="H0341" to be at peace|strong="H7999" with him. 
\verseNumber{8}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a little|strong="H4592" with righteousness|strong="H6666" than great|strong="H7230" revenues|strong="H8393" without right|strong="H4941". 
\verseNumber{9}A man’s|strong="H0120" heart|strong="H3820" deviseth|strong="H2803" his way|strong="H1870": but the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} directeth|strong="H3559" his steps|strong="H6806". 
\verseNumber{10}A divine sentence|strong="H7081" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in the lips|strong="H8193" of the king|strong="H4428": his mouth|strong="H6310" transgresseth|strong="H4603" not in judgment|strong="H4941".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.10  }A divine…: Heb. Divination} 
\verseNumber{11}A just|strong="H4941" weight|strong="H6425" and balance|strong="H3976" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD’s|strong="H3068"\+w*}: all the weights|strong="H0068" of the bag|strong="H3599" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} his work|strong="H4639".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.11  }the weights: Heb. the stones} 
\verseNumber{12}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to kings|strong="H4428" to commit|strong="H6213" wickedness|strong="H7562": for the throne|strong="H3678" is established|strong="H3559" by righteousness|strong="H6666". 
\verseNumber{13}Righteous|strong="H6664" lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the delight|strong="H7522" of kings|strong="H4428"; and they love|strong="H0157" him that speaketh|strong="H1696" right|strong="H3477". 
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\verseNumber{14}The wrath|strong="H2534" of a king|strong="H4428" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is as} messengers|strong="H4397" of death|strong="H4194": but a wise|strong="H2450" man|strong="H0376" will pacify|strong="H3722" it. 
\verseNumber{15}In the light|strong="H0216" of the king’s|strong="H4428" countenance|strong="H6440" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} life|strong="H2416"; and his favour|strong="H7522" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as a cloud|strong="H5645" of the latter rain|strong="H4456". 
\verseNumber{16}How much better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is it} to get|strong="H7069" wisdom|strong="H2451" than gold|strong="H2742"! and to get|strong="H7069" understanding|strong="H0998" rather to be chosen|strong="H0977" than silver|strong="H3701"! 
\verseNumber{17}The highway|strong="H4546" of the upright|strong="H3477" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} to depart|strong="H5493" from evil|strong="H7451": he that keepeth|strong="H5341" his way|strong="H1870" preserveth|strong="H8104" his soul|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{18}Pride|strong="H1347" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{goeth} before|strong="H6440" destruction|strong="H7667", and an haughty|strong="H1363" spirit|strong="H7307" before|strong="H6440" a fall|strong="H3783". 
\verseNumber{19}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is to be} of an humble|strong="H8217" spirit|strong="H7307" with the lowly|strong="H6035", than to divide|strong="H2505" the spoil|strong="H7998" with the proud|strong="H1343". 
\verseNumber{20}He that handleth a matter|strong="H1697" wisely|strong="H7919" shall find|strong="H4672" good|strong="H2896": and whoso trusteth|strong="H0982" in the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, happy|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.20  }handleth…: or, understandeth a matter} 
\verseNumber{21}The wise|strong="H2450" in heart|strong="H3820" shall be called|strong="H7121" prudent|strong="H0995": and the sweetness|strong="H4986" of the lips|strong="H8193" increaseth|strong="H3254" learning|strong="H3948". 
\verseNumber{22}Understanding|strong="H7922" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a wellspring|strong="H4726" of life|strong="H2416" unto him that hath|strong="H1167" it: but the instruction|strong="H4148" of fools|strong="H0191" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} folly|strong="H0200". 
\verseNumber{23}The heart|strong="H3820" of the wise|strong="H2450" teacheth|strong="H7919" his mouth|strong="H6310", and addeth|strong="H3254" learning|strong="H3948" to his lips|strong="H8193".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.23  }teacheth: Heb. maketh wise} 
\verseNumber{24}Pleasant|strong="H5278" words|strong="H0561" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are as} an honeycomb|strong="H6688", sweet|strong="H4966" to the soul|strong="H5315", and health|strong="H4832" to the bones|strong="H6106". 
\verseNumber{25}There is|strong="H3426" a way|strong="H1870" that seemeth right|strong="H3477" unto|strong="H6440" a man|strong="H0376", but the end|strong="H0319" thereof \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the ways|strong="H1870" of death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{26}He|strong="H5315" that laboureth|strong="H6001" laboureth|strong="H5998" for himself; for his mouth|strong="H6310" craveth|strong="H0404" it of him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.26  }He…: Heb. The soul of him that}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.26  craveth…: Heb. boweth unto him} 
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\verseNumber{27}An ungodly|strong="H1100" man|strong="H0376" diggeth up|strong="H3738" evil|strong="H7451": and in his lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} as a burning|strong="H6867" fire|strong="H0784".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.27  }An…: Heb. A man of Belial} 
\verseNumber{28}A froward|strong="H8419" man|strong="H0376" soweth|strong="H7971" strife|strong="H4066": and a whisperer|strong="H5372" separateth|strong="H6504" chief friends|strong="H0441".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{16.28  }soweth: Heb. sendeth forth} 
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\verseNumber{29}A violent|strong="H2555" man|strong="H0376" enticeth|strong="H6601" his neighbour|strong="H7453", and leadeth|strong="H3212" him into the way|strong="H1870" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} not good|strong="H2896". 
\verseNumber{30}He shutteth|strong="H6095" his eyes|strong="H5869" to devise|strong="H2803" froward things|strong="H8419": moving|strong="H7169" his lips|strong="H8193" he bringeth|strong="H3615" evil|strong="H7451" to pass|strong="H3615". 
\verseNumber{31}The hoary head|strong="H7872" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a crown|strong="H5850" of glory|strong="H8597", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{if} it be found|strong="H4672" in the way|strong="H1870" of righteousness|strong="H6666". 
\verseNumber{32}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that is} slow|strong="H0750" to anger|strong="H0639" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than the mighty|strong="H1368"; and he that ruleth|strong="H4910" his spirit|strong="H7307" than he that taketh|strong="H3920" a city|strong="H5892". 
\verseNumber{33}The lot|strong="H1486" is cast|strong="H2904" into the lap|strong="H2436"; but the whole disposing|strong="H4941" thereof \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
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\chapterNumber{17}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a dry|strong="H2720" morsel|strong="H6595", and quietness|strong="H7962" therewith, than an house|strong="H1004" full|strong="H4392" of sacrifices|strong="H2077" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{with} strife|strong="H7379".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.1  }sacrifices: or, good cheer} 
\verseNumber{2}A wise|strong="H7919" servant|strong="H5650" shall have rule|strong="H4910" over a son|strong="H1121" that causeth shame|strong="H0954", and shall have part|strong="H2505" of the inheritance|strong="H5159" among|strong="H8432" the brethren|strong="H0251". 
\verseNumber{3}The fining pot|strong="H4715" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} for silver|strong="H3701", and the furnace|strong="H3564" for gold|strong="H2091": but the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} trieth|strong="H0974" the hearts|strong="H3826". 
\verseNumber{4}A wicked doer|strong="H7489" giveth heed|strong="H7181" to false|strong="H0205" lips|strong="H8193"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} a liar|strong="H8267" giveth ear|strong="H0238" to a naughty|strong="H1942" tongue|strong="H3956". 
\verseNumber{5}Whoso mocketh|strong="H3932" the poor|strong="H7326" reproacheth|strong="H2778" his Maker|strong="H6213": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} he that is glad|strong="H8056" at calamities|strong="H0343" shall not be unpunished|strong="H5352".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.5  }unpunished: Heb. held innocent} 
\verseNumber{6}Children’s|strong="H1121" children|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the crown|strong="H5850" of old men|strong="H2205"; and the glory|strong="H8597" of children|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} their fathers|strong="H0001". 
\verseNumber{7}Excellent|strong="H3499" speech|strong="H8193" becometh|strong="H5000" not a fool|strong="H5036": much less do lying|strong="H8267" lips|strong="H8193" a prince|strong="H5081".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.7  }Excellent…: Heb. A lip of excellency}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.7  lying…: Heb. a lip of lying} 
\verseNumber{8}A gift|strong="H7810" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is as} a precious|strong="H2580" stone|strong="H0068" in the eyes|strong="H5869" of him that hath|strong="H1167" it: whithersoever it turneth|strong="H6437", it prospereth|strong="H7919".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.8  }a precious…: Heb. a stone of grace} 
\verseNumber{9}He that covereth|strong="H3680" a transgression|strong="H6588" seeketh|strong="H1245" love|strong="H0160"; but he that repeateth|strong="H8138" a matter|strong="H1697" separateth|strong="H6504" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{very} friends|strong="H0441".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.9  }seeketh: or, procureth} 
\verseNumber{10}A reproof|strong="H1606" entereth|strong="H5181" more into a wise man|strong="H0995" than an hundred|strong="H3967" stripes|strong="H5221" into a fool|strong="H3684".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.10  }entereth…: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times} 
\verseNumber{11}An evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} seeketh|strong="H1245" only rebellion|strong="H4805": therefore a cruel|strong="H0394" messenger|strong="H4397" shall be sent|strong="H7971" against him. 
\verseNumber{12}Let a bear|strong="H1677" robbed|strong="H7909" of her whelps meet|strong="H6298" a man|strong="H0376", rather than|strong="H0408" a fool|strong="H3684" in his folly|strong="H0200". 
\verseNumber{13}Whoso rewardeth|strong="H7725" evil|strong="H7451" for good|strong="H2896", evil|strong="H7451" shall not depart|strong="H4185" from his house|strong="H1004". 
\verseNumber{14}The beginning|strong="H7225" of strife|strong="H4066" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is as} when one letteth out|strong="H6362" water|strong="H4325": therefore leave off|strong="H5203" contention|strong="H7379", before|strong="H6440" it be meddled|strong="H1566" with. 
\verseNumber{15}He that justifieth|strong="H6663" the wicked|strong="H7563", and he that condemneth|strong="H7561" the just|strong="H6662", even they both|strong="H8147" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
\verseNumber{16}Wherefore \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is there} a price|strong="H4242" in the hand|strong="H3027" of a fool|strong="H3684" to get|strong="H7069" wisdom|strong="H2451", seeing \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he hath} no heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{to it}? 
\verseNumber{17}A friend|strong="H7453" loveth|strong="H0157" at all times|strong="H6256", and a brother|strong="H0251" is born|strong="H3205" for adversity|strong="H6869". 
\verseNumber{18}A man|strong="H0120" void|strong="H2638" of understanding|strong="H3820" striketh|strong="H8628" hands|strong="H3709", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} becometh|strong="H6148" surety|strong="H6161" in the presence|strong="H6440" of his friend|strong="H7453".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.18  }understanding: Heb. heart} 
\verseNumber{19}He loveth|strong="H0157" transgression|strong="H6588" that loveth|strong="H0157" strife|strong="H4683": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} he that exalteth|strong="H1361" his gate|strong="H6607" seeketh|strong="H1245" destruction|strong="H7667". 
\verseNumber{20}He that hath a froward|strong="H6141" heart|strong="H3820" findeth|strong="H4672" no good|strong="H2896": and he that hath a perverse|strong="H2015" tongue|strong="H3956" falleth|strong="H5307" into mischief|strong="H7451".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.20  }He that hath a froward…: Heb. The froward of heart} 
\verseNumber{21}He that begetteth|strong="H3205" a fool|strong="H3684" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{doeth it} to his sorrow|strong="H8424": and the father|strong="H0001" of a fool|strong="H5036" hath no joy|strong="H8055". 
\verseNumber{22}A merry|strong="H8056" heart|strong="H3820" doeth good|strong="H3190" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{like} a medicine|strong="H1456": but a broken|strong="H5218" spirit|strong="H7307" drieth|strong="H3001" the bones|strong="H1634".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.22  }like: or, to} 
\verseNumber{23}A wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} taketh|strong="H3947" a gift|strong="H7810" out of the bosom|strong="H2436" to pervert|strong="H5186" the ways|strong="H0734" of judgment|strong="H4941". 
\verseNumber{24}Wisdom|strong="H2451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} before him that hath understanding|strong="H6440"; but the eyes|strong="H5869" of a fool|strong="H3684" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in the ends|strong="H7097" of the earth|strong="H0776". 
\verseNumber{25}A foolish|strong="H3684" son|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a grief|strong="H3708" to his father|strong="H0001", and bitterness|strong="H4470" to her that bare|strong="H3205" him. 
\verseNumber{26}Also to punish|strong="H6064" the just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} not good|strong="H2896", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{nor} to strike|strong="H5221" princes|strong="H5081" for equity|strong="H3476". 
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\verseNumber{27}He that hath|strong="H3045" knowledge|strong="H1847" spareth|strong="H2820" his words|strong="H0561": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} a man|strong="H0376" of understanding|strong="H8394" is of an excellent|strong="H3368" spirit|strong="H7307".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{17.27  }an…: or, a cool} 
\verseNumber{28}Even a fool|strong="H0191", when he holdeth his peace|strong="H2790", is counted|strong="H2803" wise|strong="H2450": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} he that shutteth|strong="H0331" his lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is esteemed} a man of understanding|strong="H0995". 
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\chapterNumber{18}Through desire|strong="H8378" a man, having separated|strong="H6504" himself, seeketh|strong="H1245" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} intermeddleth|strong="H1566" with all wisdom|strong="H8454".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.1  }Through…: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business} 
\verseNumber{2}A fool|strong="H3684" hath no delight|strong="H2654" in understanding|strong="H8394", but that his heart|strong="H3820" may discover|strong="H1540" itself. 
\verseNumber{3}When the wicked|strong="H7563" cometh|strong="H0935", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{then} cometh|strong="H0935" also contempt|strong="H0937", and with ignominy|strong="H7036" reproach|strong="H2781". 
\verseNumber{4}The words|strong="H1697" of a man’s|strong="H0376" mouth|strong="H6310" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are as} deep|strong="H6013" waters|strong="H4325", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} the wellspring|strong="H4726" of wisdom|strong="H2451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} a flowing|strong="H5042" brook|strong="H5158". 
\verseNumber{5}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} not good|strong="H2896" to accept|strong="H5375" the person|strong="H6440" of the wicked|strong="H7563", to overthrow|strong="H5186" the righteous|strong="H6662" in judgment|strong="H4941". 
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\verseNumber{6}A fool’s|strong="H3684" lips|strong="H8193" enter|strong="H0935" into contention|strong="H7379", and his mouth|strong="H6310" calleth|strong="H7121" for strokes|strong="H4112". 
\verseNumber{7}A fool’s|strong="H3684" mouth|strong="H6310" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his destruction|strong="H4288", and his lips|strong="H8193" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the snare|strong="H4170" of his soul|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{8}The words|strong="H1697" of a talebearer|strong="H5372" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} as wounds|strong="H3859", and they go down|strong="H3381" into the innermost parts|strong="H2315" of the belly|strong="H0990".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.8  }talebearer: or, whisperer}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.8  as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.8  innermost…: Heb. chambers} 
\verseNumber{9}He also that is slothful|strong="H7503" in his work|strong="H4399" is brother|strong="H0251" to him that is a great|strong="H1167" waster|strong="H7843". 
\verseNumber{10}The name|strong="H8034" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a strong|strong="H5797" tower|strong="H4026": the righteous|strong="H6662" runneth|strong="H7323" into it, and is safe|strong="H7682".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.10  }safe: Heb. set aloft} 
\verseNumber{11}The rich man’s|strong="H6223" wealth|strong="H1952" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his strong|strong="H5797" city|strong="H7151", and as an high|strong="H7682" wall|strong="H2346" in his own conceit|strong="H4906". 
\verseNumber{12}Before|strong="H6440" destruction|strong="H7667" the heart|strong="H3820" of man|strong="H0376" is haughty|strong="H1361", and before|strong="H6440" honour|strong="H3519" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} humility|strong="H6038". 
\verseNumber{13}He that answereth|strong="H7725" a matter|strong="H1697" before he heareth|strong="H8085" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}, it \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} folly|strong="H0200" and shame|strong="H3639" unto him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{18.13  }answereth…: Heb. returneth a word} 
\verseNumber{14}The spirit|strong="H7307" of a man|strong="H0376" will sustain|strong="H3557" his infirmity|strong="H4245"; but a wounded|strong="H5218" spirit|strong="H7307" who can bear|strong="H5375"? 
\verseNumber{15}The heart|strong="H3820" of the prudent|strong="H0995" getteth|strong="H7069" knowledge|strong="H1847"; and the ear|strong="H0241" of the wise|strong="H2450" seeketh|strong="H1245" knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{16}A man’s|strong="H0120" gift|strong="H4976" maketh room|strong="H7337" for him, and bringeth|strong="H5148" him before|strong="H6440" great men|strong="H1419". 
\verseNumber{17}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{He that is} first|strong="H7223" in his own cause|strong="H7379" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{seemeth} just|strong="H6662"; but his neighbour|strong="H7453" cometh|strong="H0935" and searcheth|strong="H2713" him. 
\verseNumber{18}The lot|strong="H1486" causeth contentions|strong="H4079" to cease|strong="H7673", and parteth|strong="H6504" between the mighty|strong="H6099". 
\verseNumber{19}A brother|strong="H0251" offended|strong="H6586" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is harder to be won} than a strong|strong="H5797" city|strong="H7151": and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{their} contentions|strong="H4079" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} like the bars|strong="H1280" of a castle|strong="H0759". 
\verseNumber{20}A man’s|strong="H0376" belly|strong="H0990" shall be satisfied|strong="H7646" with the fruit|strong="H6529" of his mouth|strong="H6310"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} with the increase|strong="H8393" of his lips|strong="H8193" shall he be filled|strong="H7646". 
\verseNumber{21}Death|strong="H4194" and life|strong="H2416" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in the power|strong="H3027" of the tongue|strong="H3956": and they that love|strong="H0157" it shall eat|strong="H0398" the fruit|strong="H6529" thereof. 
\verseNumber{22}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Whoso} findeth|strong="H4672" a wife|strong="H0802" findeth|strong="H4672" a good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thing}, and obtaineth|strong="H6329" favour|strong="H7522" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
\verseNumber{23}The poor|strong="H7326" useth|strong="H1696" intreaties|strong="H8469"; but the rich|strong="H6223" answereth|strong="H6030" roughly|strong="H5794". 
\verseNumber{24}A man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that hath} friends|strong="H7453" must shew himself friendly|strong="H7489": and there is|strong="H3426" a friend|strong="H0157" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} sticketh closer|strong="H1695" than a brother|strong="H0251". 
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\chapterNumber{19}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the poor|strong="H7326" that walketh|strong="H1980" in his integrity|strong="H8537", than \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} perverse|strong="H6141" in his lips|strong="H8193", and is a fool|strong="H3684". 
\verseNumber{2}Also, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} the soul|strong="H5315" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} without knowledge|strong="H1847", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} not good|strong="H2896"; and he that hasteth|strong="H0213" with \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} feet|strong="H7272" sinneth|strong="H2398". 
\verseNumber{3}The foolishness|strong="H0200" of man|strong="H0120" perverteth|strong="H5557" his way|strong="H1870": and his heart|strong="H3820" fretteth|strong="H2196" against the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
\verseNumber{4}Wealth|strong="H1952" maketh|strong="H3254" many|strong="H7227" friends|strong="H7453"; but the poor|strong="H1800" is separated|strong="H6504" from his neighbour|strong="H7453". 
\verseNumber{5}A false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" shall not be unpunished|strong="H5352", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that} speaketh|strong="H6315" lies|strong="H3577" shall not escape|strong="H4422".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.5  }unpunished: Heb. held innocent} 
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\verseNumber{6}Many|strong="H7227" will intreat|strong="H2470" the favour|strong="H6440" of the prince|strong="H5081": and every man \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a friend|strong="H7453" to him|strong="H0376" that giveth gifts|strong="H4976".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.6  }him…: Heb. a man of gifts} 
\verseNumber{7}All the brethren|strong="H0251" of the poor|strong="H7326" do hate|strong="H8130" him: how much more do his friends|strong="H4828" go far|strong="H7368" from him? he pursueth|strong="H7291" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{them with} words|strong="H0561", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yet} they \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} wanting \BibleCharacterStyleADD{to him}. 
\verseNumber{8}He that getteth|strong="H7069" wisdom|strong="H3820" loveth|strong="H0157" his own soul|strong="H5315": he that keepeth|strong="H8104" understanding|strong="H8394" shall find|strong="H4672" good|strong="H2896".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.8  }wisdom: Heb. an heart} 
\verseNumber{9}A false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" shall not be unpunished|strong="H5352", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that} speaketh|strong="H6315" lies|strong="H3577" shall perish|strong="H0006". 
\verseNumber{10}Delight|strong="H8588" is not seemly|strong="H5000" for a fool|strong="H3684"; much less for a servant|strong="H5650" to have rule|strong="H4910" over princes|strong="H8269". 
\verseNumber{11}The discretion|strong="H7922" of a man|strong="H0120" deferreth|strong="H0748" his anger|strong="H0639"; and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} his glory|strong="H8597" to pass over|strong="H5674" a transgression|strong="H6588".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.11  }discretion: or, prudence} 
\verseNumber{12}The king’s|strong="H4428" wrath|strong="H2197" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as the roaring|strong="H5099" of a lion|strong="H3715"; but his favour|strong="H7522" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as dew|strong="H2919" upon the grass|strong="H6212". 
\verseNumber{13}A foolish|strong="H3684" son|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the calamity|strong="H1942" of his father|strong="H0001": and the contentions|strong="H4079" of a wife|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} a continual|strong="H2956" dropping|strong="H1812". 
\verseNumber{14}House|strong="H1004" and riches|strong="H1952" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the inheritance|strong="H5159" of fathers|strong="H0001": and a prudent|strong="H7919" wife|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} from the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
\verseNumber{15}Slothfulness|strong="H6103" casteth|strong="H5307" into a deep sleep|strong="H8639"; and an idle|strong="H7423" soul|strong="H5315" shall suffer hunger|strong="H7456". 
\verseNumber{16}He that keepeth|strong="H8104" the commandment|strong="H4687" keepeth|strong="H8104" his own soul|strong="H5315"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} he that despiseth|strong="H0959" his ways|strong="H1870" shall die|strong="H4191". 
\verseNumber{17}He that hath pity|strong="H2603" upon the poor|strong="H1800" lendeth|strong="H3867" unto the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}; and that which he hath given|strong="H1576" will he pay him again|strong="H7999".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.17  }that which…: or, his deed} 
\verseNumber{18}Chasten|strong="H3256" thy son|strong="H1121" while there is|strong="H3426" hope|strong="H8615", and let not thy soul|strong="H5315" spare|strong="H5375" for his crying|strong="H4191".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.18  }for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die} 
\verseNumber{19}A man|strong="H1419" of great|strong="H1632" wrath|strong="H2534" shall suffer|strong="H5375" punishment|strong="H6066": for if thou deliver|strong="H5337" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{him}, yet thou must do it again|strong="H3254".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.19  }do: Heb. add} 
\verseNumber{20}Hear|strong="H8085" counsel|strong="H6098", and receive|strong="H6901" instruction|strong="H4148", that thou mayest be wise|strong="H2449" in thy latter end|strong="H0319". 
\verseNumber{21}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There are} many|strong="H7227" devices|strong="H4284" in a man’s|strong="H0376" heart|strong="H3820"; nevertheless the counsel|strong="H6098" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, that shall stand|strong="H6965". 
\verseNumber{22}The desire|strong="H8378" of a man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his kindness|strong="H2617": and a poor man|strong="H7326" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than|strong="H0376" a liar|strong="H3577". 
\verseNumber{23}The fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{tendeth} to life|strong="H2416": and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that hath it} shall abide|strong="H3885" satisfied|strong="H7649"; he shall not be visited|strong="H6485" with evil|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{24}A slothful|strong="H6102" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} hideth|strong="H2934" his hand|strong="H3027" in \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} bosom|strong="H6747", and will not so much as bring|strong="H7725" it to his mouth|strong="H6310" again|strong="H7725". 
\verseNumber{25}Smite|strong="H5221" a scorner|strong="H3887", and the simple|strong="H6612" will beware|strong="H6191": and reprove|strong="H3198" one that hath understanding|strong="H0995", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} he will understand|strong="H0995" knowledge|strong="H1847".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.25  }will beware: Heb. will be cunning} 
\verseNumber{26}He that wasteth|strong="H7703" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} father|strong="H0001", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} chaseth away|strong="H1272" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} mother|strong="H0517", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a son|strong="H1121" that causeth shame|strong="H0954", and bringeth reproach|strong="H2659". 
\verseNumber{27}Cease|strong="H2308", my son|strong="H1121", to hear|strong="H8085" the instruction|strong="H4148" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that causeth} to err|strong="H7686" from the words|strong="H0561" of knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{28}An ungodly|strong="H1100" witness|strong="H5707" scorneth|strong="H3887" judgment|strong="H4941": and the mouth|strong="H6310" of the wicked|strong="H7563" devoureth|strong="H1104" iniquity|strong="H0205".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{19.28  }An…: Heb. A witness of Belial} 
\verseNumber{29}Judgments|strong="H8201" are prepared|strong="H3559" for scorners|strong="H3887", and stripes|strong="H4112" for the back|strong="H1460" of fools|strong="H3684". 
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\chapterNumber{20}Wine|strong="H3196" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a mocker|strong="H3887", strong drink|strong="H7941" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} raging|strong="H1993": and whosoever is deceived|strong="H7686" thereby is not wise|strong="H2449". 
\verseNumber{2}The fear|strong="H0367" of a king|strong="H4428" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} as the roaring|strong="H5099" of a lion|strong="H3715": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{whoso} provoketh him to anger|strong="H5674" sinneth|strong="H2398" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{against} his own soul|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{3}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} an honour|strong="H3519" for a man|strong="H0376" to cease|strong="H7674" from strife|strong="H7379": but every fool|strong="H0191" will be meddling|strong="H1566". 
\verseNumber{4}The sluggard|strong="H6102" will not plow|strong="H2790" by reason of the cold|strong="H2779"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{therefore} shall he beg|strong="H7592" in harvest|strong="H7105", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{have} nothing.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.4  }cold: or, winter} 
\verseNumber{5}Counsel|strong="H6098" in the heart|strong="H3820" of man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} deep|strong="H6013" water|strong="H4325"; but a man|strong="H0376" of understanding|strong="H8394" will draw it out|strong="H1802". 
\verseNumber{6}Most|strong="H7230" men|strong="H0120" will proclaim|strong="H7121" every one|strong="H0376" his own goodness|strong="H2617": but a faithful|strong="H0529" man|strong="H0376" who can find|strong="H4672"?\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.6  }goodness: or, bounty} 
\verseNumber{7}The just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} walketh|strong="H1980" in his integrity|strong="H8537": his children|strong="H1121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} blessed|strong="H0835" after|strong="H0310" him. 
\verseNumber{8}A king|strong="H4428" that sitteth in|strong="H3427" the throne|strong="H3678" of judgment|strong="H1779" scattereth away|strong="H2219" all evil|strong="H7451" with his eyes|strong="H5869". 
\verseNumber{9}Who can say|strong="H0559", I have made my heart|strong="H3820" clean|strong="H2135", I am pure|strong="H2891" from my sin|strong="H2403"? 
\verseNumber{10}Divers weights|strong="H0068", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} divers measures|strong="H0374", both|strong="H8147" of them \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} alike|strong="H1571" abomination|strong="H8441" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.10  }Divers weights: Heb. A stone and a stone}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.10  divers measures: Heb. an ephah and an ephah} 
\verseNumber{11}Even a child|strong="H5288" is known|strong="H5234" by his doings|strong="H4611", whether his work|strong="H6467" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} pure|strong="H2134", and whether \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it be} right|strong="H3477". 
\verseNumber{12}The hearing|strong="H8085" ear|strong="H0241", and the seeing|strong="H7200" eye|strong="H5869", the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} hath made|strong="H6213" even both|strong="H8147" of them. 
\verseNumber{13}Love|strong="H0157" not sleep|strong="H8142", lest thou come to poverty|strong="H3423"; open|strong="H6491" thine eyes|strong="H5869", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} thou shalt be satisfied|strong="H7646" with bread|strong="H3899". 
\verseNumber{14}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} naught|strong="H7451", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} naught|strong="H7451", saith|strong="H0559" the buyer|strong="H7069": but when he is gone|strong="H0235" his way, then he boasteth|strong="H1984". 
\verseNumber{15}There is|strong="H3426" gold|strong="H2091", and a multitude|strong="H7230" of rubies|strong="H6443": but the lips|strong="H8193" of knowledge|strong="H1847" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} a precious|strong="H3366" jewel|strong="H3627". 
\verseNumber{16}Take|strong="H3947" his garment|strong="H0899" that is surety|strong="H6148" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} a stranger|strong="H2114": and take a pledge|strong="H2254" of him for a strange woman|strong="H5237". 
\verseNumber{17}Bread|strong="H3899" of deceit|strong="H8267" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} sweet|strong="H6156" to a man|strong="H0376"; but afterwards|strong="H0310" his mouth|strong="H6310" shall be filled|strong="H4390" with gravel|strong="H2687".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.17  }deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood} 
\verseNumber{18}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Every} purpose|strong="H4284" is established|strong="H3559" by counsel|strong="H6098": and with good advice|strong="H8458" make|strong="H6213" war|strong="H4421". 
\verseNumber{19}He that goeth about|strong="H1980" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} a talebearer|strong="H7400" revealeth|strong="H1540" secrets|strong="H5475": therefore meddle|strong="H6148" not with him that flattereth|strong="H6601" with his lips|strong="H8193".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.19  }flattereth: or, enticeth} 
\verseNumber{20}Whoso curseth|strong="H7043" his father|strong="H0001" or his mother|strong="H0517", his lamp|strong="H5216" shall be put out|strong="H1846" in obscure|strong="H0380" darkness|strong="H2822".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.20  }lamp: or, candle} 
\verseNumber{21}An inheritance|strong="H5159" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{may be} gotten hastily|strong="H0926" at the beginning|strong="H7223"; but the end|strong="H0319" thereof shall not be blessed|strong="H1288". 
\verseNumber{22}Say|strong="H0559" not thou, I will recompense|strong="H7999" evil|strong="H7451"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} wait on|strong="H6960" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, and he shall save|strong="H3467" thee. 
\verseNumber{23}Divers weights|strong="H0068" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} an abomination|strong="H8441" unto the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}; and a false|strong="H4820" balance|strong="H3976" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} not good|strong="H2896".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.23  }a false…: Heb. balance of deceit} 
\verseNumber{24}Man’s|strong="H1397" goings|strong="H4703" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}; how can a man|strong="H0120" then understand|strong="H0995" his own way|strong="H1870"? 
\verseNumber{25}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} a snare|strong="H4170" to the man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{who} devoureth|strong="H3216" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that which is} holy|strong="H6944", and after|strong="H0310" vows|strong="H5088" to make enquiry|strong="H1239". 
\verseNumber{26}A wise|strong="H2450" king|strong="H4428" scattereth|strong="H2219" the wicked|strong="H7563", and bringeth|strong="H7725" the wheel|strong="H0212" over them. 
\verseNumber{27}The spirit|strong="H5397" of man|strong="H0120" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the candle|strong="H5216" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, searching|strong="H2664" all the inward parts|strong="H2315" of the belly|strong="H0990".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.27  }candle: or, lamp} 
\verseNumber{28}Mercy|strong="H2617" and truth|strong="H0571" preserve|strong="H5341" the king|strong="H4428": and his throne|strong="H3678" is upholden|strong="H5582" by mercy|strong="H2617". 
\verseNumber{29}The glory|strong="H8597" of young men|strong="H0970" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} their strength|strong="H3581": and the beauty|strong="H1926" of old men|strong="H2205" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the gray head|strong="H7872". 
\verseNumber{30}The blueness|strong="H2250" of a wound|strong="H6482" cleanseth|strong="H8562" away evil|strong="H7451": so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{do} stripes|strong="H4347" the inward parts|strong="H2315" of the belly|strong="H0990".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{20.30  }cleanseth…: Heb. is a purging medicine against} 
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\chapterNumber{21}The king’s|strong="H4428" heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in the hand|strong="H3027" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} the rivers|strong="H6388" of water|strong="H4325": he turneth|strong="H5186" it whithersoever he will|strong="H2654". 
\verseNumber{2}Every way|strong="H1870" of a man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} right|strong="H3477" in his own eyes|strong="H5869": but the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} pondereth|strong="H8505" the hearts|strong="H3826". 
\verseNumber{3}To do|strong="H6213" justice|strong="H6666" and judgment|strong="H4941" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} more acceptable|strong="H0977" to the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} than sacrifice|strong="H2077". 
\verseNumber{4}An high|strong="H7312" look|strong="H5869", and a proud|strong="H7342" heart|strong="H3820", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} the plowing|strong="H5215" of the wicked|strong="H7563", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} sin|strong="H2403".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.4  }An…: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.4  the plowing: or, the light} 
\verseNumber{5}The thoughts|strong="H4284" of the diligent|strong="H2742" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{tend} only to plenteousness|strong="H4195"; but of every one \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} hasty|strong="H0213" only to want|strong="H4270". 
\verseNumber{6}The getting|strong="H6467" of treasures|strong="H0214" by a lying|strong="H8267" tongue|strong="H3956" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a vanity|strong="H1892" tossed to and fro of|strong="H5086" them that seek|strong="H1245" death|strong="H4194". 
\verseNumber{7}The robbery|strong="H7701" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall destroy|strong="H1641" them; because they refuse|strong="H3985" to do|strong="H6213" judgment|strong="H4941".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.7  }destroy…: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them} 
\verseNumber{8}The way|strong="H1870" of man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} froward|strong="H2019" and strange|strong="H2054": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as for} the pure|strong="H2134", his work|strong="H6467" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} right|strong="H3477". 
\verseNumber{9}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} better|strong="H2896" to dwell|strong="H3427" in a corner|strong="H6438" of the housetop|strong="H1406", than with a brawling|strong="H4079" woman|strong="H0802" in a wide|strong="H2267" house|strong="H1004".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.9  }a brawling…: Heb. a woman of contentions}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.9  a wide…: Heb. an house of society} 
\verseNumber{10}The soul|strong="H5315" of the wicked|strong="H7563" desireth|strong="H0183" evil|strong="H7451": his neighbour|strong="H7453" findeth no favour|strong="H2603" in his eyes|strong="H5869".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.10  }findeth…: Heb. is not favoured} 
\verseNumber{11}When the scorner|strong="H3887" is punished|strong="H6064", the simple|strong="H6612" is made wise|strong="H2449": and when the wise|strong="H2450" is instructed|strong="H7919", he receiveth|strong="H3947" knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{12}The righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} wisely considereth|strong="H7919" the house|strong="H1004" of the wicked|strong="H7563": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but God} overthroweth|strong="H5557" the wicked|strong="H7563" for \BibleCharacterStyleADD{their} wickedness|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{13}Whoso stoppeth|strong="H0331" his ears|strong="H0241" at the cry|strong="H2201" of the poor|strong="H1800", he also shall cry|strong="H7121" himself, but shall not be heard|strong="H6030". 
\verseNumber{14}A gift|strong="H4976" in secret|strong="H5643" pacifieth|strong="H3711" anger|strong="H0639": and a reward|strong="H7810" in the bosom|strong="H2436" strong|strong="H5794" wrath|strong="H2534". 
\verseNumber{15}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} joy|strong="H8057" to the just|strong="H6662" to do|strong="H6213" judgment|strong="H4941": but destruction|strong="H4288" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} to the workers|strong="H6466" of iniquity|strong="H0205". 
\verseNumber{16}The man|strong="H0120" that wandereth|strong="H8582" out of the way|strong="H1870" of understanding|strong="H7919" shall remain|strong="H5117" in the congregation|strong="H6951" of the dead|strong="H7496". 
\verseNumber{17}He that loveth|strong="H0157" pleasure|strong="H8057" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} a poor|strong="H4270" man|strong="H0376": he that loveth|strong="H0157" wine|strong="H3196" and oil|strong="H8081" shall not be rich|strong="H6238".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.17  }pleasure: or, sport} 
\verseNumber{18}The wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} a ransom|strong="H3724" for the righteous|strong="H6662", and the transgressor|strong="H0898" for the upright|strong="H3477". 
\verseNumber{19}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} better|strong="H2896" to dwell|strong="H3427" in the wilderness|strong="H0776", than with a contentious|strong="H4079" and an angry|strong="H3708" woman|strong="H0802".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.19  }in…: Heb. in the land of the desert} 
\verseNumber{20}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} treasure|strong="H0214" to be desired|strong="H2530" and oil|strong="H8081" in the dwelling|strong="H5116" of the wise|strong="H2450"; but a foolish|strong="H3684" man|strong="H0120" spendeth it up|strong="H1104". 
\verseNumber{21}He that followeth|strong="H7291" after righteousness|strong="H6666" and mercy|strong="H2617" findeth|strong="H4672" life|strong="H2416", righteousness|strong="H6666", and honour|strong="H3519". 
\verseNumber{22}A wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} scaleth|strong="H5927" the city|strong="H5892" of the mighty|strong="H1368", and casteth down|strong="H3381" the strength|strong="H5797" of the confidence|strong="H4009" thereof. 
\verseNumber{23}Whoso keepeth|strong="H8104" his mouth|strong="H6310" and his tongue|strong="H3956" keepeth|strong="H8104" his soul|strong="H5315" from troubles|strong="H6869". 
\verseNumber{24}Proud|strong="H2086" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} haughty|strong="H3093" scorner|strong="H3887" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his name|strong="H8034", who dealeth|strong="H6213" in proud|strong="H2087" wrath|strong="H5678".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.24  }in proud…: Heb. in the wrath of pride} 
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\verseNumber{25}The desire|strong="H8378" of the slothful|strong="H6102" killeth|strong="H4191" him; for his hands|strong="H3027" refuse|strong="H3985" to labour|strong="H6213". 
\verseNumber{26}He coveteth|strong="H0183" greedily|strong="H8378" all the day|strong="H3117" long: but the righteous|strong="H6662" giveth|strong="H5414" and spareth|strong="H2820" not. 
\verseNumber{27}The sacrifice|strong="H2077" of the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} abomination|strong="H8441": how much more, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{when} he bringeth|strong="H0935" it with a wicked mind|strong="H2154"?\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.27  }with…: Heb. in wickedness?} 
\verseNumber{28}A false|strong="H3577" witness|strong="H5707" shall perish|strong="H0006": but the man|strong="H0376" that heareth|strong="H8085" speaketh|strong="H1696" constantly|strong="H5331".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.28  }A…: Heb. A witness of lies} 
\verseNumber{29}A wicked|strong="H7563" man|strong="H0376" hardeneth|strong="H5810" his face|strong="H6440": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as for} the upright|strong="H3477", he directeth|strong="H0995" his way|strong="H1870".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.29  }directeth: or, considereth} 
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\verseNumber{30}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} no wisdom|strong="H2451" nor understanding|strong="H8394" nor counsel|strong="H6098" against the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}. 
\verseNumber{31}The horse|strong="H5483" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} prepared|strong="H3559" against the day|strong="H3117" of battle|strong="H4421": but safety|strong="H8668" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{21.31  }safety: or, victory} 
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\chapterNumber{22}A \BibleCharacterStyleADD{good} name|strong="H8034" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} rather to be chosen|strong="H0977" than great|strong="H7227" riches|strong="H6239", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} loving|strong="H2896" favour|strong="H2580" rather than silver|strong="H3701" and gold|strong="H2091".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.1  }loving…: or, favour is better than, etc} 
\verseNumber{2}The rich|strong="H6223" and poor|strong="H7326" meet together|strong="H6298": the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the maker|strong="H6213" of them all. 
\verseNumber{3}A prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} foreseeth|strong="H7200" the evil|strong="H7451", and hideth|strong="H5641" himself: but the simple|strong="H6612" pass on|strong="H5674", and are punished|strong="H6064". 
\verseNumber{4}By|strong="H6118" humility|strong="H6038" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} riches|strong="H6239", and honour|strong="H3519", and life|strong="H2416".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.4  }By…: or, The reward of humility, etc} 
\verseNumber{5}Thorns|strong="H6791" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} snares|strong="H6341" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} in the way|strong="H1870" of the froward|strong="H6141": he that doth keep|strong="H8104" his soul|strong="H5315" shall be far|strong="H7368" from them. 
\verseNumber{6}Train up|strong="H2596" a child|strong="H5288" in the way|strong="H1870" he should go|strong="H6310": and when he is old|strong="H2204", he will not depart|strong="H5493" from it.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.6  }Train…: or, Catechise}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.6  in…: Heb. in his way} 
\verseNumber{7}The rich|strong="H6223" ruleth|strong="H4910" over the poor|strong="H7326", and the borrower|strong="H3867" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} servant|strong="H5650" to the lender|strong="H0376".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.7  }the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth} 
\verseNumber{8}He that soweth|strong="H2232" iniquity|strong="H5766" shall reap|strong="H7114" vanity|strong="H0205": and the rod|strong="H7626" of his anger|strong="H5678" shall fail|strong="H3615".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.8  }the rod…: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed} 
\verseNumber{9}He that hath a bountiful|strong="H2896" eye|strong="H5869" shall be blessed|strong="H1288"; for he giveth|strong="H5414" of his bread|strong="H3899" to the poor|strong="H1800".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.9  }He that…: Heb. Good of eye} 
\verseNumber{10}Cast out|strong="H1644" the scorner|strong="H3887", and contention|strong="H4066" shall go out|strong="H3318"; yea, strife|strong="H1779" and reproach|strong="H7036" shall cease|strong="H7673". 
\verseNumber{11}He that loveth|strong="H0157" pureness|strong="H2890" of heart|strong="H3820", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} the grace|strong="H2580" of his lips|strong="H8193" the king|strong="H4428" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} his friend|strong="H7453".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.11  }for…: or, and hath grace in his lips} 
\verseNumber{12}The eyes|strong="H5869" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} preserve|strong="H5341" knowledge|strong="H1847", and he overthroweth|strong="H5557" the words|strong="H1697" of the transgressor|strong="H0898".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.12  }the words: or, the matters} 
\verseNumber{13}The slothful|strong="H6102" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} saith|strong="H0559", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a lion|strong="H0738" without|strong="H2351", I shall be slain|strong="H7523" in|strong="H8432" the streets|strong="H7339". 
\verseNumber{14}The mouth|strong="H6310" of strange women|strong="H2114" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a deep|strong="H6013" pit|strong="H7745": he that is abhorred|strong="H2194" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} shall fall|strong="H5307" therein. 
\verseNumber{15}Foolishness|strong="H0200" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} bound|strong="H7194" in the heart|strong="H3820" of a child|strong="H5288"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the rod|strong="H7626" of correction|strong="H4148" shall drive it far|strong="H7368" from him. 
\verseNumber{16}He that oppresseth|strong="H6231" the poor|strong="H1800" to increase|strong="H7235" his \BibleCharacterStyleADD{riches, and} he that giveth|strong="H5414" to the rich|strong="H6223", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall} surely \BibleCharacterStyleADD{come} to want|strong="H4270". 
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\verseNumber{17}Bow down|strong="H5186" thine ear|strong="H0241", and hear|strong="H8085" the words|strong="H1697" of the wise|strong="H2450", and apply|strong="H7896" thine heart|strong="H3820" unto my knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{18}For \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} a pleasant thing|strong="H5273" if thou keep|strong="H8104" them within|strong="H0990" thee; they shall withal|strong="H3162" be fitted|strong="H3559" in thy lips|strong="H8193".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.18  }within…: Heb. in thy belly} 
\verseNumber{19}That thy trust|strong="H4009" may be in the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, I have made known|strong="H3045" to thee this day|strong="H3117", even to thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.19  }even…: or, trust thou also} 
\verseNumber{20}Have not I written|strong="H3789" to thee|strong="H8032" excellent things|strong="H7991" in counsels|strong="H4156" and knowledge|strong="H1847", 
\verseNumber{21}That I might make thee know|strong="H3045" the certainty|strong="H7189" of the words|strong="H0561" of truth|strong="H0571"; that thou mightest answer|strong="H7725" the words|strong="H0561" of truth|strong="H0571" to them that send|strong="H7971" unto thee?\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.21  }to them…: or, to those that send thee?} 
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\verseNumber{22}Rob|strong="H1497" not the poor|strong="H1800", because he \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} poor|strong="H1800": neither oppress|strong="H1792" the afflicted|strong="H6041" in the gate|strong="H8179": 
\verseNumber{23}For the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} will plead|strong="H7378" their cause|strong="H7379", and spoil|strong="H6906" the soul|strong="H5315" of those that spoiled|strong="H6906" them. 
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\verseNumber{24}Make no friendship|strong="H7462" with an angry|strong="H0639" man|strong="H1167"; and with a furious|strong="H2534" man|strong="H0376" thou shalt not go|strong="H0935": 
\verseNumber{25}Lest thou learn|strong="H0502" his ways|strong="H0734", and get|strong="H3947" a snare|strong="H4170" to thy soul|strong="H5315". 
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\verseNumber{26}Be not thou \BibleCharacterStyleADD{one} of them that strike|strong="H8628" hands|strong="H3709", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{or} of them that are sureties|strong="H6148" for debts|strong="H4859". 
\verseNumber{27}If thou hast nothing to pay|strong="H7999", why should he take away|strong="H3947" thy bed|strong="H4904" from under thee? 
\verseNumber{28}Remove|strong="H5253" not the ancient|strong="H5769" landmark|strong="H1366", which thy fathers|strong="H0001" have set|strong="H6213".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.28  }landmark: or, bound} 
\verseNumber{29}Seest|strong="H2372" thou a man|strong="H0376" diligent|strong="H4106" in his business|strong="H4399"? he shall stand|strong="H3320" before|strong="H6440" kings|strong="H4428"; he shall not stand|strong="H3320" before|strong="H6440" mean|strong="H2823" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{22.29  }mean…: Heb. obscure men} 
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\chapterNumber{23}When thou sittest|strong="H3427" to eat|strong="H3898" with a ruler|strong="H4910", consider|strong="H0995" diligently|strong="H0995" what \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} before|strong="H6440" thee: 
\verseNumber{2}And put|strong="H7760" a knife|strong="H7915" to thy throat|strong="H3930", if thou \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} a man given|strong="H1167" to appetite|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{3}Be not desirous|strong="H0183" of his dainties|strong="H4303": for they \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} deceitful|strong="H3577" meat|strong="H3899". 
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\verseNumber{4}Labour|strong="H3021" not to be rich|strong="H6238": cease|strong="H2308" from thine own wisdom|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{5}Wilt thou set|strong="H5774" thine eyes|strong="H5869" upon that which is not? for \BibleCharacterStyleADD{riches} certainly|strong="H6213" make|strong="H6213" themselves wings|strong="H3671"; they fly away|strong="H5774" as an eagle|strong="H5404" toward heaven|strong="H8064".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.5  }set…: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon} 
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\verseNumber{6}Eat|strong="H3898" thou not the bread|strong="H3899" of \BibleCharacterStyleADD{him that hath} an evil|strong="H7451" eye|strong="H5869", neither desire|strong="H0183" thou his dainty meats|strong="H4303": 
\verseNumber{7}For as he thinketh|strong="H8176" in his heart|strong="H5315", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he: Eat|strong="H0398" and drink|strong="H8354", saith|strong="H0559" he to thee; but his heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} not with thee. 
\verseNumber{8}The morsel|strong="H6595" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} thou hast eaten|strong="H0398" shalt thou vomit up|strong="H6958", and lose|strong="H7843" thy sweet|strong="H5273" words|strong="H1697". 
\verseNumber{9}Speak|strong="H1696" not in the ears|strong="H0241" of a fool|strong="H3684": for he will despise|strong="H0936" the wisdom|strong="H7922" of thy words|strong="H4405". 
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\verseNumber{10}Remove|strong="H5253" not the old|strong="H5769" landmark|strong="H1366"; and enter|strong="H0935" not into the fields|strong="H7704" of the fatherless|strong="H3490":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.10  }landmark: or, bound} 
\verseNumber{11}For their redeemer|strong="H1350" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} mighty|strong="H2389"; he shall plead|strong="H7378" their cause|strong="H7379" with thee. 
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\verseNumber{12}Apply|strong="H0935" thine heart|strong="H3820" unto instruction|strong="H4148", and thine ears|strong="H0241" to the words|strong="H0561" of knowledge|strong="H1847". 
\verseNumber{13}Withhold|strong="H4513" not correction|strong="H4148" from the child|strong="H5288": for \BibleCharacterStyleADD{if} thou beatest|strong="H5221" him with the rod|strong="H7626", he shall not die|strong="H4191". 
\verseNumber{14}Thou shalt beat|strong="H5221" him with the rod|strong="H7626", and shalt deliver|strong="H5337" his soul|strong="H5315" from hell|strong="H7585". 
\verseNumber{15}My son|strong="H1121", if thine heart|strong="H3820" be wise|strong="H2449", my heart|strong="H3820" shall rejoice|strong="H8055", even mine|strong="H0589".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.15  }even…: or, even I will rejoice} 
\verseNumber{16}Yea, my reins|strong="H3629" shall rejoice|strong="H5937", when thy lips|strong="H8193" speak|strong="H1696" right things|strong="H4339". 
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\verseNumber{17}Let not thine heart|strong="H3820" envy|strong="H7065" sinners|strong="H2400": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be thou} in the fear|strong="H3374" of the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} all the day|strong="H3117" long. 
\verseNumber{18}For surely there is|strong="H3426" an end|strong="H0319"; and thine expectation|strong="H8615" shall not be cut off|strong="H3772".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.18  }end: or, reward} 
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\verseNumber{19}Hear|strong="H8085" thou, my son|strong="H1121", and be wise|strong="H2449", and guide|strong="H0833" thine heart|strong="H3820" in the way|strong="H1870". 
\verseNumber{20}Be not among winebibbers|strong="H3196"; among riotous eaters|strong="H2151" of flesh|strong="H1320":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.20  }of flesh: Heb. of their flesh} 
\verseNumber{21}For the drunkard|strong="H5433" and the glutton|strong="H2151" shall come to poverty|strong="H3423": and drowsiness|strong="H5124" shall clothe|strong="H3847" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{a man} with rags|strong="H7168". 
\verseNumber{22}Hearken|strong="H8085" unto thy father|strong="H0001" that begat|strong="H3205" thee, and despise|strong="H0936" not thy mother|strong="H0517" when she is old|strong="H2204". 
\verseNumber{23}Buy|strong="H7069" the truth|strong="H0571", and sell|strong="H4376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} not; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{also} wisdom|strong="H2451", and instruction|strong="H4148", and understanding|strong="H0998". 
\verseNumber{24}The father|strong="H0001" of the righteous|strong="H6662" shall greatly|strong="H1524" rejoice|strong="H1523": and he that begetteth|strong="H3205" a wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{child} shall have joy|strong="H8055" of him. 
\verseNumber{25}Thy father|strong="H0001" and thy mother|strong="H0517" shall be glad|strong="H8055", and she that bare|strong="H3205" thee shall rejoice|strong="H1523". 
\verseNumber{26}My son|strong="H1121", give|strong="H5414" me thine heart|strong="H3820", and let thine eyes|strong="H5869" observe|strong="H7521" my ways|strong="H1870". 
\verseNumber{27}For a whore|strong="H2181" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a deep|strong="H6013" ditch|strong="H7745"; and a strange woman|strong="H5237" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a narrow|strong="H6862" pit|strong="H0875". 
\verseNumber{28}She also lieth in wait|strong="H0693" as \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} a prey|strong="H2863", and increaseth|strong="H3254" the transgressors|strong="H0898" among men|strong="H0120".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.28  }as for…: or, as a robber} 
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\verseNumber{29}Who hath woe|strong="H0188"? who hath sorrow|strong="H0017"? who hath contentions|strong="H4079"? who hath babbling|strong="H7879"? who hath wounds|strong="H6482" without cause|strong="H2600"? who hath redness|strong="H2448" of eyes|strong="H5869"? 
\verseNumber{30}They that tarry long|strong="H0309" at the wine|strong="H3196"; they that go|strong="H0935" to seek|strong="H2713" mixed wine|strong="H4469". 
\verseNumber{31}Look|strong="H7200" not thou upon the wine|strong="H3196" when it is red|strong="H0119", when it giveth|strong="H5414" his colour|strong="H5869" in the cup|strong="H3563", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{when} it moveth|strong="H1980" itself aright|strong="H4339". 
\verseNumber{32}At the last|strong="H0319" it biteth|strong="H5391" like a serpent|strong="H5175", and stingeth|strong="H6567" like an adder|strong="H6848".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.32  }an…: or, a cockatrice} 
\verseNumber{33}Thine eyes|strong="H5869" shall behold|strong="H7200" strange women|strong="H2114", and thine heart|strong="H3820" shall utter|strong="H1696" perverse things|strong="H8419". 
\verseNumber{34}Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down|strong="H7901" in the midst|strong="H3820" of the sea|strong="H3220", or as he that lieth|strong="H7901" upon the top|strong="H7218" of a mast|strong="H2260".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.34  }the midst…: Heb. the heart of the sea} 
\verseNumber{35}They have stricken|strong="H5221" me, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shalt thou say, and} I was not sick|strong="H2470"; they have beaten|strong="H1986" me, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} I felt|strong="H3045" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} not: when shall I awake|strong="H6974"? I will seek|strong="H1245" it yet|strong="H3254" again.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{23.35  }I felt…: Heb. I knew it not} 
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\chapterNumber{24}Be not thou envious|strong="H7065" against evil|strong="H7451" men|strong="H0582", neither desire|strong="H0183" to be with them. 
\verseNumber{2}For their heart|strong="H3820" studieth|strong="H1897" destruction|strong="H7701", and their lips|strong="H8193" talk|strong="H1696" of mischief|strong="H5999". 
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\verseNumber{3}Through wisdom|strong="H2451" is an house|strong="H1004" builded|strong="H1129"; and by understanding|strong="H8394" it is established|strong="H3559": 
\verseNumber{4}And by knowledge|strong="H1847" shall the chambers|strong="H2315" be filled|strong="H4390" with all precious|strong="H3368" and pleasant|strong="H5273" riches|strong="H1952". 
\verseNumber{5}A wise|strong="H2450" man|strong="H1397" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} strong|strong="H5797"; yea, a man|strong="H0376" of knowledge|strong="H1847" increaseth|strong="H0553" strength|strong="H3581".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.5  }is strong: Heb. is in strength}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.5  increaseth…: Heb. strengtheneth might} 
\verseNumber{6}For by wise counsel|strong="H8458" thou shalt make|strong="H6213" thy war|strong="H4421": and in multitude|strong="H7230" of counsellors|strong="H3289" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} safety|strong="H8668". 
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\verseNumber{7}Wisdom|strong="H2454" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} too high|strong="H7311" for a fool|strong="H0191": he openeth|strong="H6605" not his mouth|strong="H6310" in the gate|strong="H8179". 
\verseNumber{8}He that deviseth|strong="H2803" to do evil|strong="H7489" shall be called|strong="H7121" a mischievous|strong="H4209" person|strong="H1167". 
\verseNumber{9}The thought|strong="H2154" of foolishness|strong="H0200" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} sin|strong="H2403": and the scorner|strong="H3887" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to men|strong="H0120". 
\verseNumber{10}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{If} thou faint|strong="H7503" in the day|strong="H3117" of adversity|strong="H6869", thy strength|strong="H3581" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} small|strong="H6862".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.10  }small: Heb. narrow} 
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\verseNumber{11}If thou forbear|strong="H2820" to deliver|strong="H5337" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{them that are} drawn|strong="H3947" unto death|strong="H4194", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{those that are} ready|strong="H4131" to be slain|strong="H2027"; 
\verseNumber{12}If thou sayest|strong="H0559", Behold, we knew|strong="H3045" it not; doth not he that pondereth|strong="H8505" the heart|strong="H3826" consider|strong="H0995" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}? and he that keepeth|strong="H5341" thy soul|strong="H5315", doth \BibleCharacterStyleADD{not} he know|strong="H3045" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}? and shall \BibleCharacterStyleADD{not} he render|strong="H7725" to \BibleCharacterStyleADD{every} man|strong="H0120" according to his works|strong="H6467"? 
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\verseNumber{13}My son|strong="H1121", eat|strong="H0398" thou honey|strong="H1706", because \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} good|strong="H2896"; and the honeycomb|strong="H5317", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which is} sweet|strong="H4966" to thy taste|strong="H2441":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.13  }to…: Heb. upon thy palate} 
\verseNumber{14}So \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall} the knowledge|strong="H3045" of wisdom|strong="H2451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} unto thy soul|strong="H5315": when thou hast found|strong="H4672" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}, then there shall be|strong="H3426" a reward|strong="H0319", and thy expectation|strong="H8615" shall not be cut off|strong="H3772". 
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\verseNumber{15}Lay not wait|strong="H0693", O wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man}, against the dwelling|strong="H5116" of the righteous|strong="H6662"; spoil|strong="H7703" not his resting place|strong="H7258": 
\verseNumber{16}For a just|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} falleth|strong="H5307" seven times|strong="H7651", and riseth up again|strong="H6965": but the wicked|strong="H7563" shall fall|strong="H3782" into mischief|strong="H7451". 
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\verseNumber{17}Rejoice|strong="H8055" not when thine enemy|strong="H0341" falleth|strong="H5307", and let not thine heart|strong="H3820" be glad|strong="H1523" when he stumbleth|strong="H3782": 
\verseNumber{18}Lest the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} see|strong="H7200" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}, and it displease|strong="H7489" him, and he turn away|strong="H7725" his wrath|strong="H0639" from him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.18  }it displease…: Heb. it be evil in his eyes} 
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\verseNumber{19}Fret|strong="H2734" not thyself because of evil|strong="H7489" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men}, neither be thou envious|strong="H7065" at the wicked|strong="H7563";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.19  }Fret…: or, Keep not company with the wicked} 
\verseNumber{20}For there shall be no reward|strong="H0319" to the evil|strong="H7451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man;} the candle|strong="H5216" of the wicked|strong="H7563" shall be put out|strong="H1846".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.20  }candle: or, lamp} 
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\verseNumber{21}My son|strong="H1121", fear|strong="H3372" thou the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} and the king|strong="H4428": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} meddle|strong="H6148" not with them that are given to change|strong="H8138":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.21  }them…: Heb. changers} 
\verseNumber{22}For their calamity|strong="H0343" shall rise|strong="H6965" suddenly|strong="H6597"; and who knoweth|strong="H3045" the ruin|strong="H6365" of them both|strong="H8147"? 
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\verseNumber{23}These \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} also \BibleCharacterStyleADD{belong} to the wise|strong="H2450". \BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} not good|strong="H2896" to have respect|strong="H5234" of persons|strong="H6440" in judgment|strong="H4941". 
\verseNumber{24}He that saith|strong="H0559" unto the wicked|strong="H7563", Thou \BibleCharacterStyleADD{art} righteous|strong="H6662"; him shall the people|strong="H5971" curse|strong="H5344", nations|strong="H3816" shall abhor|strong="H2194" him: 
\verseNumber{25}But to them that rebuke|strong="H3198" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{him} shall be delight|strong="H5276", and a good|strong="H2896" blessing|strong="H1293" shall come|strong="H0935" upon them.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.25  }a good…: Heb. a blessing of good} 
\verseNumber{26}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Every man} shall kiss|strong="H5401" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} lips|strong="H8193" that giveth|strong="H7725" a right|strong="H5228" answer|strong="H1697".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.26  }that…: Heb. that answereth right words} 
\verseNumber{27}Prepare|strong="H3559" thy work|strong="H4399" without|strong="H2351", and make it fit|strong="H6257" for thyself in the field|strong="H7704"; and afterwards|strong="H0310" build|strong="H1129" thine house|strong="H1004". 
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\verseNumber{28}Be not a witness|strong="H5707" against thy neighbour|strong="H7453" without cause|strong="H2600"; and deceive|strong="H6601" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{not} with thy lips|strong="H8193". 
\verseNumber{29}Say|strong="H0559" not, I will do|strong="H6213" so to him as he hath done|strong="H6213" to me: I will render|strong="H7725" to the man|strong="H0376" according to his work|strong="H6467". 
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\verseNumber{30}I went|strong="H5674" by the field|strong="H7704" of the slothful|strong="H0376", and by the vineyard|strong="H3754" of the man|strong="H0120" void|strong="H2638" of understanding|strong="H3820"; 
\verseNumber{31}And, lo, it was all grown over|strong="H5927" with thorns|strong="H7063", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} nettles|strong="H2738" had covered|strong="H3680" the face|strong="H6440" thereof, and the stone|strong="H0068" wall|strong="H1444" thereof was broken down|strong="H2040". 
\verseNumber{32}Then I saw|strong="H2372", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} considered \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} well|strong="H7896": I looked|strong="H7200" upon \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it, and} received|strong="H3947" instruction|strong="H4148".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.32  }considered…: Heb. set my heart} 
\verseNumber{33}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Yet} a little|strong="H4592" sleep|strong="H8142", a little|strong="H4592" slumber|strong="H8572", a little|strong="H4592" folding|strong="H2264" of the hands|strong="H3027" to sleep|strong="H7901": 
\verseNumber{34}So shall thy poverty|strong="H7389" come|strong="H0935" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} one that travelleth|strong="H1980"; and thy want|strong="H4270" as an armed|strong="H4043" man|strong="H0376".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{24.34  }an…: Heb. a man of shield} 
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\chapterNumber{25}These \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} also proverbs|strong="H4912" of Solomon|strong="H8010", which the men|strong="H0582" of Hezekiah|strong="H2396" king|strong="H4428" of Judah|strong="H3063" copied out|strong="H6275". 
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\verseNumber{2}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} the glory|strong="H3519" of God|strong="H0430" to conceal|strong="H5641" a thing|strong="H1697": but the honour|strong="H3519" of kings|strong="H4428" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} to search out|strong="H2713" a matter|strong="H1697". 
\verseNumber{3}The heaven|strong="H8064" for height|strong="H7312", and the earth|strong="H0776" for depth|strong="H6011", and the heart|strong="H3820" of kings|strong="H4428" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} unsearchable|strong="H2714".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.3  }is…: Heb. there is no searching} 
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\verseNumber{4}Take away|strong="H1898" the dross|strong="H5509" from the silver|strong="H3701", and there shall come forth|strong="H3318" a vessel|strong="H3627" for the finer|strong="H6884". 
\verseNumber{5}Take away|strong="H1898" the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{from} before|strong="H6440" the king|strong="H4428", and his throne|strong="H3678" shall be established|strong="H3559" in righteousness|strong="H6664". 
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\verseNumber{6}Put not forth|strong="H1921" thyself in the presence|strong="H6440" of the king|strong="H4428", and stand|strong="H5975" not in the place|strong="H4725" of great|strong="H1419" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men:}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.6  }Put…: Heb. Set not out thy glory} 
\verseNumber{7}For better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} that it be said|strong="H0559" unto thee, Come up|strong="H5927" hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower|strong="H8213" in the presence|strong="H6440" of the prince|strong="H5081" whom thine eyes|strong="H5869" have seen|strong="H7200". 
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\verseNumber{8}Go not forth|strong="H3318" hastily|strong="H4118" to strive|strong="H7378", lest \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thou know not} what to do|strong="H6213" in the end|strong="H0319" thereof, when thy neighbour|strong="H7453" hath put thee to shame|strong="H3637". 
\verseNumber{9}Debate|strong="H7378" thy cause|strong="H7379" with thy neighbour|strong="H7453" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{himself;} and discover|strong="H1540" not a secret|strong="H5475" to another|strong="H0312":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.9  }a secret…: or, the secret of} 
\verseNumber{10}Lest he that heareth|strong="H8085" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} put thee to shame|strong="H2616", and thine infamy|strong="H1681" turn not away|strong="H7725". 
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\verseNumber{11}A word|strong="H1697" fitly|strong="H0212" spoken|strong="H1696" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} apples|strong="H8598" of gold|strong="H2091" in pictures|strong="H4906" of silver|strong="H3701".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.11  }fitly…: Heb. spoken upon his wheels} 
\verseNumber{12}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} an earring|strong="H5141" of gold|strong="H2091", and an ornament|strong="H2481" of fine gold|strong="H3800", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so is} a wise|strong="H2450" reprover|strong="H3198" upon an obedient|strong="H8085" ear|strong="H0241". 
\verseNumber{13}As the cold|strong="H6793" of snow|strong="H7950" in the time|strong="H3117" of harvest|strong="H7105", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so is} a faithful|strong="H0539" messenger|strong="H6735" to them that send|strong="H7971" him: for he refresheth|strong="H7725" the soul|strong="H5315" of his masters|strong="H0113". 
\verseNumber{14}Whoso|strong="H0376" boasteth|strong="H1984" himself of a false|strong="H8267" gift|strong="H4991" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} clouds|strong="H5387" and wind|strong="H7307" without rain|strong="H1653".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.14  }of a…: Heb. in a gift of falsehood} 
\verseNumber{15}By long|strong="H0753" forbearing|strong="H0639" is a prince|strong="H7101" persuaded|strong="H6601", and a soft|strong="H7390" tongue|strong="H3956" breaketh|strong="H7665" the bone|strong="H1634". 
\verseNumber{16}Hast thou found|strong="H4672" honey|strong="H1706"? eat|strong="H0398" so much as is sufficient|strong="H1767" for thee, lest thou be filled|strong="H7646" therewith, and vomit|strong="H6958" it. 
\verseNumber{17}Withdraw|strong="H3365" thy foot|strong="H7272" from thy neighbour’s|strong="H7453" house|strong="H1004"; lest he be weary|strong="H7646" of thee, and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so} hate|strong="H8130" thee.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.17  }Withdraw…: or, Let thy foot be seldom in}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.17  weary…: Heb. full of thee} 
\verseNumber{18}A man|strong="H0376" that beareth|strong="H6030" false|strong="H8267" witness|strong="H5707" against his neighbour|strong="H7453" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a maul|strong="H4650", and a sword|strong="H2719", and a sharp|strong="H8150" arrow|strong="H2671". 
\verseNumber{19}Confidence|strong="H4009" in an unfaithful man|strong="H0898" in time|strong="H3117" of trouble|strong="H6869" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} a broken|strong="H7465" tooth|strong="H8127", and a foot|strong="H7272" out of joint|strong="H4154". 
\verseNumber{20}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} he that taketh away|strong="H5710" a garment|strong="H0899" in cold|strong="H7135" weather|strong="H3117", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and as} vinegar|strong="H2558" upon nitre|strong="H5427", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he that singeth|strong="H7891" songs|strong="H7892" to an heavy|strong="H7451" heart|strong="H3820". 
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\verseNumber{21}If thine enemy|strong="H8130" be hungry|strong="H7457", give him bread|strong="H3899" to eat|strong="H0398"; and if he be thirsty|strong="H6771", give him water|strong="H4325" to drink|strong="H8248": 
\verseNumber{22}For thou shalt heap|strong="H2846" coals of fire|strong="H1513" upon his head|strong="H7218", and the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} shall reward|strong="H7999" thee. 
\verseNumber{23}The north|strong="H6828" wind|strong="H7307" driveth away|strong="H2342" rain|strong="H1653": so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{doth} an angry|strong="H2194" countenance|strong="H6440" a backbiting|strong="H5643" tongue|strong="H3956".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{25.23  }driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance} 
\verseNumber{24}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} better|strong="H2896" to dwell|strong="H3427" in the corner|strong="H6438" of the housetop|strong="H1406", than with a brawling|strong="H4079" woman|strong="H0802" and in a wide|strong="H2267" house|strong="H1004". 
\verseNumber{25}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} cold|strong="H7119" waters|strong="H4325" to a thirsty|strong="H5889" soul|strong="H5315", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} good|strong="H2896" news|strong="H8052" from a far|strong="H4801" country|strong="H0776". 
\verseNumber{26}A righteous|strong="H6662" man falling down|strong="H4131" before|strong="H6440" the wicked|strong="H7563" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is as} a troubled|strong="H7515" fountain|strong="H4599", and a corrupt|strong="H7843" spring|strong="H4726". 
\verseNumber{27}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} not good|strong="H2896" to eat|strong="H0398" much|strong="H7235" honey|strong="H1706": so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for men} to search|strong="H2714" their own glory|strong="H3519" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is not} glory|strong="H3519". 
\verseNumber{28}He|strong="H0376" that \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} no rule|strong="H4623" over his own spirit|strong="H7307" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} a city|strong="H5892" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} broken down|strong="H6555", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} without walls|strong="H2346". 
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\chapterNumber{26}As snow|strong="H7950" in summer|strong="H7019", and as rain|strong="H4306" in harvest|strong="H7105", so honour|strong="H3519" is not seemly|strong="H5000" for a fool|strong="H3684". 
\verseNumber{2}As the bird|strong="H6833" by wandering|strong="H5110", as the swallow|strong="H1866" by flying|strong="H5774", so the curse|strong="H7045" causeless|strong="H2600" shall not come|strong="H0935". 
\verseNumber{3}A whip|strong="H7752" for the horse|strong="H5483", a bridle|strong="H4964" for the ass|strong="H2543", and a rod|strong="H7626" for the fool’s|strong="H3684" back|strong="H1460". 
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\verseNumber{4}Answer|strong="H6030" not a fool|strong="H3684" according to his folly|strong="H0200", lest thou also be like|strong="H7737" unto him. 
\verseNumber{5}Answer|strong="H6030" a fool|strong="H3684" according to his folly|strong="H0200", lest he be wise|strong="H2450" in his own conceit|strong="H5869".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.5  }conceit: Heb. eyes} 
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\verseNumber{6}He that sendeth|strong="H7971" a message|strong="H1697" by the hand|strong="H3027" of a fool|strong="H3684" cutteth off|strong="H7096" the feet|strong="H7272", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} drinketh|strong="H8354" damage|strong="H2555".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.6  }damage: or, violence} 
\verseNumber{7}The legs|strong="H7785" of the lame|strong="H6455" are not equal|strong="H1809": so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a parable|strong="H4912" in the mouth|strong="H6310" of fools|strong="H3684".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.7  }are…: Heb. are lifted up} 
\verseNumber{8}As he that bindeth|strong="H6872" a stone|strong="H0068" in a sling|strong="H4773", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he that giveth|strong="H5414" honour|strong="H3519" to a fool|strong="H3684".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.8  }bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones} 
\verseNumber{9}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} a thorn|strong="H2336" goeth up|strong="H5927" into the hand|strong="H3027" of a drunkard|strong="H7910", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a parable|strong="H4912" in the mouth|strong="H6310" of fools|strong="H3684". 
\verseNumber{10}The great|strong="H7227" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{God} that formed|strong="H2342" all \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} both rewardeth|strong="H7936" the fool|strong="H3684", and rewardeth|strong="H7936" transgressors|strong="H5674".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.10  }The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors} 
\verseNumber{11}As a dog|strong="H3611" returneth|strong="H7725" to his vomit|strong="H6892", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so} a fool|strong="H3684" returneth|strong="H8138" to his folly|strong="H0200".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.11  }returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly} 
\verseNumber{12}Seest|strong="H7200" thou a man|strong="H0376" wise|strong="H2450" in his own conceit|strong="H5869"? \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} more hope|strong="H8615" of a fool|strong="H3684" than of him. 
\verseNumber{13}The slothful|strong="H6102" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} saith|strong="H0559", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a lion|strong="H7826" in the way|strong="H1870"; a lion|strong="H0738" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} in the streets|strong="H7339". 
\verseNumber{14}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} the door|strong="H1817" turneth|strong="H5437" upon his hinges|strong="H6735", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{doth} the slothful|strong="H6102" upon his bed|strong="H4296". 
\verseNumber{15}The slothful|strong="H6102" hideth|strong="H2934" his hand|strong="H3027" in \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} bosom|strong="H6747"; it grieveth|strong="H3811" him to bring it again|strong="H7725" to his mouth|strong="H6310".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.15  }it grieveth…: or, he is weary} 
\verseNumber{16}The sluggard|strong="H6102" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wiser|strong="H2450" in his own conceit|strong="H5869" than seven men|strong="H7651" that can render|strong="H7725" a reason|strong="H2940". 
\verseNumber{17}He that passeth by|strong="H5674", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} meddleth|strong="H5674" with strife|strong="H7379" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{belonging} not to him, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} one that taketh|strong="H2388" a dog|strong="H3611" by the ears|strong="H0241".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.17  }meddleth: or, is enraged} 
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\verseNumber{18}As a mad|strong="H3856" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} who casteth|strong="H3384" firebrands|strong="H2131", arrows|strong="H2671", and death|strong="H4194",\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.18  }firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks} 
\verseNumber{19}So \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} deceiveth|strong="H7411" his neighbour|strong="H7453", and saith|strong="H0559", Am not I in sport|strong="H7832"? 
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\verseNumber{20}Where no|strong="H0657" wood|strong="H6086" is, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there} the fire|strong="H0784" goeth out|strong="H3518": so where \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} no talebearer|strong="H5372", the strife|strong="H4066" ceaseth|strong="H8367".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.20  }Where no…: Heb. Without wood}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.20  talebearer: or, whisperer}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.20  ceaseth: Heb. is silent} 
\verseNumber{21}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} coals|strong="H6352" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} to burning coals|strong="H1513", and wood|strong="H6086" to fire|strong="H0784"; so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a contentious|strong="H4079" man|strong="H0376" to kindle|strong="H2787" strife|strong="H7379". 
\verseNumber{22}The words|strong="H1697" of a talebearer|strong="H5372" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} as wounds|strong="H3859", and they go down|strong="H3381" into the innermost parts|strong="H2315" of the belly|strong="H0990".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.22  }innermost…: Heb. chambers} 
\verseNumber{23}Burning|strong="H1814" lips|strong="H8193" and a wicked|strong="H7451" heart|strong="H3820" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are like} a potsherd|strong="H2789" covered|strong="H6823" with silver|strong="H3701" dross|strong="H5509". 
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\verseNumber{24}He that hateth|strong="H8130" dissembleth|strong="H5234" with his lips|strong="H8193", and layeth up|strong="H7896" deceit|strong="H4820" within|strong="H7130" him;\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.24  }dissembleth: or, is known} 
\verseNumber{25}When he speaketh|strong="H6963" fair|strong="H2603", believe|strong="H0539" him not: for \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there are} seven|strong="H7651" abominations|strong="H8441" in his heart|strong="H3820".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.25  }speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious} 
\verseNumber{26}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{Whose} hatred|strong="H8135" is covered|strong="H3680" by deceit|strong="H4860", his wickedness|strong="H7451" shall be shewed|strong="H1540" before the \BibleCharacterStyleADD{whole} congregation|strong="H6951".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{26.26  }by…: or, in secret} 
\verseNumber{27}Whoso diggeth|strong="H3738" a pit|strong="H7845" shall fall|strong="H5307" therein: and he that rolleth|strong="H1556" a stone|strong="H0068", it will return|strong="H7725" upon him. 
\verseNumber{28}A lying|strong="H8267" tongue|strong="H3956" hateth|strong="H8130" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{those that are} afflicted|strong="H1790" by it; and a flattering|strong="H2509" mouth|strong="H6310" worketh|strong="H6213" ruin|strong="H4072". 
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\chapterNumber{27}Boast|strong="H1984" not thyself of to morrow|strong="H4279"; for thou knowest|strong="H3045" not what a day|strong="H3117" may bring forth|strong="H3205".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.1  }to…: Heb. to morrow day} 
\verseNumber{2}Let another man|strong="H2114" praise|strong="H1984" thee, and not thine own mouth|strong="H6310"; a stranger|strong="H5237", and not thine own lips|strong="H8193". 
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\verseNumber{3}A stone|strong="H0068" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} heavy|strong="H3514", and the sand|strong="H2344" weighty|strong="H5192"; but a fool’s|strong="H0191" wrath|strong="H3708" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} heavier|strong="H3515" than them both|strong="H8147".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.3  }heavy: Heb. heaviness} 
\verseNumber{4}Wrath|strong="H2534" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} cruel|strong="H0395", and anger|strong="H0639" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} outrageous|strong="H7858"; but who \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} able to stand|strong="H5975" before|strong="H6440" envy|strong="H7068"?\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.4  }Wrath…: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.4  envy: or, jealousy?} 
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\verseNumber{5}Open|strong="H1540" rebuke|strong="H8433" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} better|strong="H2896" than secret|strong="H5641" love|strong="H0160". 
\verseNumber{6}Faithful|strong="H0539" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the wounds|strong="H6482" of a friend|strong="H0157"; but the kisses|strong="H5390" of an enemy|strong="H8130" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} deceitful|strong="H6280".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.6  }deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent} 
\verseNumber{7}The full|strong="H7649" soul|strong="H5315" loatheth|strong="H0947" an honeycomb|strong="H5317"; but to the hungry|strong="H7457" soul|strong="H5315" every bitter thing|strong="H4751" is sweet|strong="H4966".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.7  }loatheth: Heb. treadeth under foot} 
\verseNumber{8}As a bird|strong="H6833" that wandereth|strong="H5074" from her nest|strong="H7064", so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a man|strong="H0376" that wandereth|strong="H5074" from his place|strong="H4725". 
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\verseNumber{9}Ointment|strong="H8081" and perfume|strong="H7004" rejoice|strong="H8055" the heart|strong="H3820": so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{doth} the sweetness|strong="H4986" of a man’s friend|strong="H7453" by hearty|strong="H5315" counsel|strong="H6098".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.9  }by…: Heb. from the counsel of the soul} 
\verseNumber{10}Thine own friend|strong="H7453", and thy father’s|strong="H0001" friend|strong="H7453", forsake|strong="H5800" not; neither go|strong="H0935" into thy brother’s|strong="H0251" house|strong="H1004" in the day|strong="H3117" of thy calamity|strong="H0343": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a neighbour|strong="H7934" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} near|strong="H7138" than a brother|strong="H0251" far off|strong="H7350". 
\verseNumber{11}My son|strong="H1121", be wise|strong="H2449", and make my heart|strong="H3820" glad|strong="H8055", that I may answer|strong="H7725" him that reproacheth|strong="H2778" me. 
\verseNumber{12}A prudent|strong="H6175" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} foreseeth|strong="H7200" the evil|strong="H7451", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} hideth|strong="H5641" himself; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the simple|strong="H6612" pass on|strong="H5674", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} are punished|strong="H6064". 
\verseNumber{13}Take|strong="H3947" his garment|strong="H0899" that is surety|strong="H6148" for a stranger|strong="H2114", and take a pledge|strong="H2254" of him for a strange woman|strong="H5237". 
\verseNumber{14}He that blesseth|strong="H1288" his friend|strong="H7453" with a loud|strong="H1419" voice|strong="H6963", rising early|strong="H7925" in the morning|strong="H1242", it shall be counted|strong="H2803" a curse|strong="H7045" to him. 
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\verseNumber{15}A continual|strong="H2956" dropping|strong="H1812" in a very rainy|strong="H5464" day|strong="H3117" and a contentious|strong="H4079" woman|strong="H0802" are alike|strong="H7737". 
\verseNumber{16}Whosoever hideth|strong="H6845" her hideth|strong="H6845" the wind|strong="H7307", and the ointment|strong="H8081" of his right hand|strong="H3225", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} bewrayeth|strong="H7121" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{itself}. 
\verseNumber{17}Iron|strong="H1270" sharpeneth|strong="H2300" iron|strong="H1270"; so a man|strong="H0376" sharpeneth|strong="H2300" the countenance|strong="H6440" of his friend|strong="H7453". 
\verseNumber{18}Whoso keepeth|strong="H5341" the fig tree|strong="H8384" shall eat|strong="H0398" the fruit|strong="H6529" thereof: so he that waiteth|strong="H8104" on his master|strong="H0113" shall be honoured|strong="H3513". 
\verseNumber{19}As in water|strong="H4325" face|strong="H6440" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{answereth} to face|strong="H6440", so the heart|strong="H3820" of man|strong="H0120" to man|strong="H0120". 
\verseNumber{20}Hell|strong="H7585" and destruction|strong="H0011" are never|strong="H3808" full|strong="H7646"; so the eyes|strong="H5869" of man|strong="H0120" are never satisfied|strong="H7646".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.20  }never: Heb. not} 
\verseNumber{21}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} the fining pot|strong="H4715" for silver|strong="H3701", and the furnace|strong="H3564" for gold|strong="H2091"; so \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a man|strong="H0376" to|strong="H6310" his praise|strong="H4110". 
\verseNumber{22}Though thou shouldest bray|strong="H3806" a fool|strong="H0191" in a mortar|strong="H4388" among|strong="H8432" wheat|strong="H7383" with a pestle|strong="H5940", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yet} will not his foolishness|strong="H0200" depart|strong="H5493" from him. 
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\verseNumber{23}Be thou diligent|strong="H3045" to know|strong="H3045" the state|strong="H6440" of thy flocks|strong="H6629", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} look|strong="H7896" well|strong="H3820" to thy herds|strong="H5739".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.23  }look…: Heb. set thy heart} 
\verseNumber{24}For riches|strong="H2633" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} not for ever|strong="H5769": and doth the crown|strong="H5145" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{endure} to every|strong="H1755" generation|strong="H1755"?\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.24  }riches: Heb. strength}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.24  to…: Heb. to generation and generation?} 
\verseNumber{25}The hay|strong="H2682" appeareth|strong="H1540", and the tender grass|strong="H1877" sheweth|strong="H7200" itself, and herbs|strong="H6212" of the mountains|strong="H2022" are gathered|strong="H0622". 
\verseNumber{26}The lambs|strong="H3532" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} for thy clothing|strong="H3830", and the goats|strong="H6260" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the price|strong="H4242" of the field|strong="H7704". 
\verseNumber{27}And \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thou shalt have} goats’|strong="H5795" milk|strong="H2461" enough|strong="H1767" for thy food|strong="H3899", for the food|strong="H3899" of thy household|strong="H1004", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{for} the maintenance|strong="H2416" for thy maidens|strong="H5291".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{27.27  }maintenance: Heb. life} 
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\chapterNumber{28}The wicked|strong="H7563" flee|strong="H5127" when no man pursueth|strong="H7291": but the righteous|strong="H6662" are bold|strong="H0982" as a lion|strong="H3715". 
\verseNumber{2}For the transgression|strong="H6588" of a land|strong="H0776" many|strong="H7227" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} the princes|strong="H8269" thereof: but by a man|strong="H0120" of understanding|strong="H0995" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{and} knowledge|strong="H3045" the state|strong="H3651" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thereof} shall be prolonged|strong="H0748".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.2  }by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged} 
\verseNumber{3}A poor|strong="H7326" man|strong="H1397" that oppresseth|strong="H6231" the poor|strong="H1800" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is like} a sweeping|strong="H5502" rain|strong="H4306" which leaveth no food|strong="H3899".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.3  }which…: Heb. without food} 
\verseNumber{4}They that forsake|strong="H5800" the law|strong="H8451" praise|strong="H1984" the wicked|strong="H7563": but such as keep|strong="H8104" the law|strong="H8451" contend|strong="H1624" with them. 
\verseNumber{5}Evil|strong="H7451" men|strong="H0582" understand|strong="H0995" not judgment|strong="H4941": but they that seek|strong="H1245" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} understand|strong="H0995" all \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things}. 
\verseNumber{6}Better|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the poor|strong="H7326" that walketh|strong="H1980" in his uprightness|strong="H8537", than \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} perverse|strong="H6141" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in his} ways|strong="H1870", though he \BibleCharacterStyleADD{be} rich|strong="H6223". 
\verseNumber{7}Whoso keepeth|strong="H5341" the law|strong="H8451" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a wise|strong="H0995" son|strong="H1121": but he that is a companion|strong="H7462" of riotous|strong="H2151" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} shameth|strong="H3637" his father|strong="H0001".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.7  }is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons} 
\verseNumber{8}He that by usury|strong="H5392" and unjust gain|strong="H8636" increaseth|strong="H7235" his substance|strong="H1952", he shall gather|strong="H6908" it for him that will pity|strong="H2603" the poor|strong="H1800".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.8  }unjust…: Heb. by increase} 
\verseNumber{9}He that turneth away|strong="H5493" his ear|strong="H0241" from hearing|strong="H8085" the law|strong="H8451", even his prayer|strong="H8605" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{shall be} abomination|strong="H8441". 
\verseNumber{10}Whoso causeth the righteous|strong="H3477" to go astray|strong="H7686" in an evil|strong="H7451" way|strong="H1870", he shall fall|strong="H5307" himself into his own pit|strong="H7816": but the upright|strong="H8549" shall have good|strong="H2896" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} in possession|strong="H5157". 
\verseNumber{11}The rich|strong="H6223" man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} wise|strong="H2450" in his own conceit|strong="H5869"; but the poor|strong="H1800" that hath understanding|strong="H0995" searcheth him out|strong="H2713".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.11  }own…: Heb. eyes} 
\verseNumber{12}When righteous|strong="H6662" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} do rejoice|strong="H5970", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} great|strong="H7227" glory|strong="H8597": but when the wicked|strong="H7563" rise|strong="H6965", a man|strong="H0120" is hidden|strong="H2664".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.12  }hidden: or, sought for} 
\verseNumber{13}He that covereth|strong="H3680" his sins|strong="H6588" shall not prosper|strong="H6743": but whoso confesseth|strong="H3034" and forsaketh|strong="H5800" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{them} shall have mercy|strong="H7355". 
\verseNumber{14}Happy|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the man|strong="H0120" that feareth|strong="H6342" alway|strong="H8548": but he that hardeneth|strong="H7185" his heart|strong="H3820" shall fall|strong="H5307" into mischief|strong="H7451". 
\verseNumber{15}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{As} a roaring|strong="H5098" lion|strong="H0738", and a ranging|strong="H8264" bear|strong="H1677"; \BibleCharacterStyleADD{so is} a wicked|strong="H7563" ruler|strong="H4910" over the poor|strong="H1800" people|strong="H5971". 
\verseNumber{16}The prince|strong="H5057" that wanteth|strong="H2638" understanding|strong="H8394" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} also a great|strong="H7227" oppressor|strong="H4642": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} he that hateth|strong="H8130" covetousness|strong="H1215" shall prolong|strong="H0748" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} days|strong="H3117". 
\verseNumber{17}A man|strong="H0120" that doeth violence|strong="H6231" to the blood|strong="H1818" of \BibleCharacterStyleADD{any} person|strong="H5315" shall flee|strong="H5127" to the pit|strong="H0953"; let no man stay|strong="H8551" him. 
\verseNumber{18}Whoso walketh|strong="H1980" uprightly|strong="H8549" shall be saved|strong="H3467": but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} perverse|strong="H6140" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in his} ways|strong="H1870" shall fall|strong="H5307" at once|strong="H0259". 
\verseNumber{19}He that tilleth|strong="H5647" his land|strong="H0127" shall have plenty|strong="H7646" of bread|strong="H3899": but he that followeth|strong="H7291" after vain|strong="H7386" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{persons} shall have poverty enough|strong="H7389". 
\verseNumber{20}A faithful|strong="H0530" man|strong="H0376" shall abound|strong="H7227" with blessings|strong="H1293": but he that maketh haste|strong="H0213" to be rich|strong="H6238" shall not be innocent|strong="H5352".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.20  }innocent: or, unpunished} 
\verseNumber{21}To have respect|strong="H5234" of persons|strong="H6440" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} not good|strong="H2896": for for a piece|strong="H6595" of bread|strong="H3899" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} man|strong="H1397" will transgress|strong="H6586". 
\verseNumber{22}He|strong="H0376" that hasteth|strong="H0926" to be rich|strong="H1952" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{hath} an evil|strong="H7451" eye|strong="H5869", and considereth|strong="H3045" not that poverty|strong="H2639" shall come|strong="H0935" upon him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.22  }hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich} 
\verseNumber{23}He that rebuketh|strong="H3198" a man|strong="H0120" afterwards|strong="H0310" shall find|strong="H4672" more favour|strong="H2580" than he that flattereth|strong="H2505" with the tongue|strong="H3956". 
\verseNumber{24}Whoso robbeth|strong="H1497" his father|strong="H0001" or his mother|strong="H0517", and saith|strong="H0559", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} no transgression|strong="H6588"; the same \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the companion|strong="H2270" of a destroyer|strong="H0376".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{28.24  }a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying} 
\verseNumber{25}He that is of a proud|strong="H7342" heart|strong="H5315" stirreth up|strong="H1624" strife|strong="H4066": but he that putteth his trust|strong="H0982" in the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} shall be made fat|strong="H1878". 
\verseNumber{26}He that trusteth|strong="H0982" in his own heart|strong="H3820" is a fool|strong="H3684": but whoso walketh|strong="H1980" wisely|strong="H2451", he shall be delivered|strong="H4422". 
\verseNumber{27}He that giveth|strong="H5414" unto the poor|strong="H7326" shall not lack|strong="H4270": but he that hideth|strong="H5956" his eyes|strong="H5869" shall have many|strong="H7227" a curse|strong="H3994". 
\verseNumber{28}When the wicked|strong="H7563" rise|strong="H6965", men|strong="H0120" hide|strong="H5641" themselves: but when they perish|strong="H0006", the righteous|strong="H6662" increase|strong="H7235". 
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\chapterNumber{29}He|strong="H0376", that being often reproved|strong="H8433" hardeneth|strong="H7185" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} neck|strong="H6203", shall suddenly|strong="H6621" be destroyed|strong="H7665", and that without remedy|strong="H4832".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.1  }He…: Heb. A man of reproofs} 
\verseNumber{2}When the righteous|strong="H6662" are in authority|strong="H7235", the people|strong="H5971" rejoice|strong="H8055": but when the wicked|strong="H7563" beareth rule|strong="H4910", the people|strong="H5971" mourn|strong="H0584". \BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.2  }in…: or, increased} 
\verseNumber{3}Whoso|strong="H0376" loveth|strong="H0157" wisdom|strong="H2451" rejoiceth|strong="H8055" his father|strong="H0001": but he that keepeth company|strong="H7462" with harlots|strong="H2181" spendeth|strong="H0006" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} substance|strong="H1952". 
\verseNumber{4}The king|strong="H4428" by judgment|strong="H4941" establisheth|strong="H5975" the land|strong="H0776": but he|strong="H0376" that receiveth gifts|strong="H8641" overthroweth|strong="H2040" it.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.4  }he…: Heb. a man of oblations} 
\verseNumber{5}A man|strong="H1397" that flattereth|strong="H2505" his neighbour|strong="H7453" spreadeth|strong="H6566" a net|strong="H7568" for his feet|strong="H6471". 
\verseNumber{6}In the transgression|strong="H6588" of an evil|strong="H7451" man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} a snare|strong="H4170": but the righteous|strong="H6662" doth sing|strong="H7442" and rejoice|strong="H8056". 
\verseNumber{7}The righteous|strong="H6662" considereth|strong="H3045" the cause|strong="H1779" of the poor|strong="H1800": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} the wicked|strong="H7563" regardeth|strong="H0995" not to know|strong="H1847" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it}. 
\verseNumber{8}Scornful|strong="H3944" men|strong="H0582" bring|strong="H6315" a city|strong="H7151" into a snare|strong="H6315": but wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{men} turn away|strong="H7725" wrath|strong="H0639".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.8  }bring…: or, set a city on fire} 
\verseNumber{9}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{If} a wise|strong="H2450" man|strong="H0376" contendeth|strong="H8199" with a foolish|strong="H0191" man|strong="H0376", whether he rage|strong="H7264" or laugh|strong="H7832", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} no rest|strong="H5183". 
\verseNumber{10}The bloodthirsty|strong="H0582" hate|strong="H8130" the upright|strong="H8535": but the just|strong="H3477" seek|strong="H1245" his soul|strong="H5315".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.10  }The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood} 
\verseNumber{11}A fool|strong="H3684" uttereth|strong="H3318" all his mind|strong="H7307": but a wise|strong="H2450" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{man} keepeth|strong="H7623" it in till afterwards|strong="H0268". 
\verseNumber{12}If a ruler|strong="H4910" hearken|strong="H7181" to lies|strong="H1697", all his servants|strong="H8334" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} wicked|strong="H7563". 
\verseNumber{13}The poor|strong="H7326" and the deceitful|strong="H8501" man|strong="H0376" meet together|strong="H6298": the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} lighteneth|strong="H0215" both|strong="H8147" their eyes|strong="H5869".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.13  }the deceitful…: or, the usurer} 
\verseNumber{14}The king|strong="H4428" that faithfully|strong="H0571" judgeth|strong="H8199" the poor|strong="H1800", his throne|strong="H3678" shall be established|strong="H3559" for ever|strong="H5703". 
\verseNumber{15}The rod|strong="H7626" and reproof|strong="H8433" give|strong="H5414" wisdom|strong="H2451": but a child|strong="H5288" left|strong="H7971" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{to himself} bringeth his mother|strong="H0517" to shame|strong="H0954". 
\verseNumber{16}When the wicked|strong="H7563" are multiplied|strong="H7235", transgression|strong="H6588" increaseth|strong="H7235": but the righteous|strong="H6662" shall see|strong="H7200" their fall|strong="H4658". 
\verseNumber{17}Correct|strong="H3256" thy son|strong="H1121", and he shall give thee rest|strong="H5117"; yea, he shall give|strong="H5414" delight|strong="H4574" unto thy soul|strong="H5315". 
\verseNumber{18}Where \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} no vision|strong="H2377", the people|strong="H5971" perish|strong="H6544": but he that keepeth|strong="H8104" the law|strong="H8451", happy|strong="H0835" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} he.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.18  }perish: or, is made naked} 
\verseNumber{19}A servant|strong="H5650" will not be corrected|strong="H3256" by words|strong="H1697": for though he understand|strong="H0995" he will not answer|strong="H4617". 
\verseNumber{20}Seest|strong="H2372" thou a man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that is} hasty|strong="H0213" in his words|strong="H1697"? \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} more hope|strong="H8615" of a fool|strong="H3684" than of him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.20  }words: or, matters?} 
\verseNumber{21}He that delicately bringeth up|strong="H6445" his servant|strong="H5650" from a child|strong="H5290" shall have him become \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} son|strong="H4497" at the length|strong="H0319". 
\verseNumber{22}An angry|strong="H0639" man|strong="H0376" stirreth up|strong="H1624" strife|strong="H4066", and a furious|strong="H2534" man|strong="H1167" aboundeth in|strong="H7227" transgression|strong="H6588". 
\verseNumber{23}A man’s|strong="H0120" pride|strong="H1346" shall bring him low|strong="H8213": but honour|strong="H3519" shall uphold|strong="H8551" the humble|strong="H8217" in spirit|strong="H7307". 
\verseNumber{24}Whoso is partner|strong="H2505" with a thief|strong="H1590" hateth|strong="H8130" his own soul|strong="H5315": he heareth|strong="H8085" cursing|strong="H0423", and bewrayeth|strong="H5046" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it} not. 
\verseNumber{25}The fear|strong="H2731" of man|strong="H0120" bringeth|strong="H5414" a snare|strong="H4170": but whoso putteth his trust|strong="H0982" in the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*} shall be safe|strong="H7682".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.25  }safe: Heb. set on high} 
\verseNumber{26}Many|strong="H7227" seek|strong="H1245" the ruler’s|strong="H4910" favour|strong="H6440"; but \BibleCharacterStyleADD{every} man’s|strong="H0376" judgment|strong="H4941" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{cometh} from the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{29.26  }the ruler’s…: Heb. the face of a ruler} 
\verseNumber{27}An unjust|strong="H5766" man|strong="H0376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} an abomination|strong="H8441" to the just|strong="H6662": and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{he that is} upright|strong="H3477" in the way|strong="H1870" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} abomination|strong="H8441" to the wicked|strong="H7563". 
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\chapterNumber{30}The words|strong="H1697" of Agur|strong="H0094" the son|strong="H1121" of Jakeh|strong="H3348", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{even} the prophecy|strong="H4853": the man|strong="H1397" spake|strong="H5002" unto Ithiel|strong="H0384", even unto Ithiel|strong="H0384" and Ucal|strong="H0401", 
\verseNumber{2}Surely I \BibleCharacterStyleADD{am} more brutish|strong="H1198" than \BibleCharacterStyleADD{any} man|strong="H0376", and have not the understanding|strong="H0998" of a man|strong="H0120". 
\verseNumber{3}I neither learned|strong="H3925" wisdom|strong="H2451", nor have|strong="H3045" the knowledge|strong="H1847" of the holy|strong="H6918".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.3  }have: Heb. know} 
\verseNumber{4}Who hath ascended up|strong="H5927" into heaven|strong="H8064", or descended|strong="H3381"? who hath gathered|strong="H0622" the wind|strong="H7307" in his fists|strong="H2651"? who hath bound|strong="H6887" the waters|strong="H4325" in a garment|strong="H8071"? who hath established|strong="H6965" all the ends|strong="H0657" of the earth|strong="H0776"? what \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his name|strong="H8034", and what \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} his son’s|strong="H1121" name|strong="H8034", if thou canst tell|strong="H3045"? 
\verseNumber{5}Every word|strong="H0565" of God|strong="H0433" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} pure|strong="H6884": he \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} a shield|strong="H4043" unto them that put their trust|strong="H2620" in him.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.5  }pure: Heb. purified} 
\verseNumber{6}Add|strong="H3254" thou not unto his words|strong="H1697", lest he reprove|strong="H3198" thee, and thou be found a liar|strong="H3576". 
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\verseNumber{7}Two|strong="H8147" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} have I required|strong="H7592" of thee; deny|strong="H4513" me \BibleCharacterStyleADD{them} not before I die|strong="H4191":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.7  }deny…: Heb. withhold not from me} 
\verseNumber{8}Remove far|strong="H7368" from me vanity|strong="H7723" and lies|strong="H1697": give|strong="H5414" me neither poverty|strong="H7389" nor riches|strong="H6239"; feed|strong="H2963" me with food|strong="H3899" convenient|strong="H2706" for me:\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.8  }convenient…: Heb. of my allowance} 
\verseNumber{9}Lest I be full|strong="H7646", and deny|strong="H3584" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{thee}, and say|strong="H0559", Who \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}? or lest I be poor|strong="H3423", and steal|strong="H1589", and take|strong="H8610" the name|strong="H8034" of my God|strong="H0430" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{in vain}.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.9  }deny…: Heb. belie thee} 
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\verseNumber{10}Accuse|strong="H3960" not a servant|strong="H5650" unto his master|strong="H0113", lest he curse|strong="H7043" thee, and thou be found guilty|strong="H0816".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.10  }Accuse…: Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue} 
\verseNumber{11}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a generation|strong="H1755" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} curseth|strong="H7043" their father|strong="H0001", and doth not bless|strong="H1288" their mother|strong="H0517". 
\verseNumber{12}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a generation|strong="H1755" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that are} pure|strong="H2889" in their own eyes|strong="H5869", and \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yet} is not washed|strong="H7364" from their filthiness|strong="H6675". 
\verseNumber{13}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a generation|strong="H1755", O how lofty|strong="H7311" are their eyes|strong="H5869"! and their eyelids|strong="H6079" are lifted up|strong="H5375". 
\verseNumber{14}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{There is} a generation|strong="H1755", whose teeth|strong="H8127" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are as} swords|strong="H2719", and their jaw teeth|strong="H4973" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{as} knives|strong="H3979", to devour|strong="H0398" the poor|strong="H6041" from off the earth|strong="H0776", and the needy|strong="H0034" from \BibleCharacterStyleADD{among} men|strong="H0120". 
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\verseNumber{15}The horseleach|strong="H5936" hath two|strong="H8147" daughters|strong="H1323", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{crying}, Give|strong="H3051", give|strong="H3051". There are three|strong="H7969" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things that} are never satisfied|strong="H7646", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{yea}, four|strong="H0702" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} say|strong="H0559" not, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} enough|strong="H1952":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.15  }It is…: Heb. Wealth} 
\verseNumber{16}The grave|strong="H7585"; and the barren|strong="H6115" womb|strong="H7356"; the earth|strong="H0776" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} is not filled|strong="H7646" with water|strong="H4325"; and the fire|strong="H0784" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} saith|strong="H0559" not, \BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} enough|strong="H1952". 
\verseNumber{17}The eye|strong="H5869" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} mocketh|strong="H3932" at \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} father|strong="H0001", and despiseth|strong="H0936" to obey|strong="H3349" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{his} mother|strong="H0517", the ravens|strong="H6158" of the valley|strong="H5158" shall pick it out|strong="H5365", and the young|strong="H1121" eagles|strong="H5404" shall eat|strong="H0398" it.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.17  }the valley: or, the brook} 
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\verseNumber{18}There be three|strong="H7969" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things which} are too wonderful|strong="H6381" for me, yea, four|strong="H0702" which I know|strong="H3045" not: 
\verseNumber{19}The way|strong="H1870" of an eagle|strong="H5404" in the air|strong="H8064"; the way|strong="H1870" of a serpent|strong="H5175" upon a rock|strong="H6697"; the way|strong="H1870" of a ship|strong="H0591" in the midst|strong="H3820" of the sea|strong="H3220"; and the way|strong="H1870" of a man|strong="H1397" with a maid|strong="H5959".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.19  }midst: Heb. heart} 
\verseNumber{20}Such \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the way|strong="H1870" of an adulterous|strong="H5003" woman|strong="H0802"; she eateth|strong="H0398", and wipeth|strong="H4229" her mouth|strong="H6310", and saith|strong="H0559", I have done|strong="H6466" no wickedness|strong="H0205". 
\verseNumber{21}For three|strong="H7969" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} the earth|strong="H0776" is disquieted|strong="H7264", and for four|strong="H0702" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which} it cannot|strong="H3201" bear|strong="H5375": 
\verseNumber{22}For a servant|strong="H5650" when he reigneth|strong="H4427"; and a fool|strong="H5036" when he is filled|strong="H7646" with meat|strong="H3899"; 
\verseNumber{23}For an odious|strong="H8130" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{woman} when she is married|strong="H1166"; and an handmaid|strong="H8198" that is heir|strong="H3423" to her mistress|strong="H1404". 
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\verseNumber{24}There be four|strong="H0702" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things which are} little|strong="H6996" upon the earth|strong="H0776", but they \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} exceeding|strong="H2449" wise|strong="H2450":\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.24  }exceeding…: Heb. wise, made wise} 
\verseNumber{25}The ants|strong="H5244" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} a people|strong="H5971" not strong|strong="H5794", yet they prepare|strong="H3559" their meat|strong="H3899" in the summer|strong="H7019"; 
\verseNumber{26}The conies|strong="H8227" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are but} a feeble|strong="H6099" folk|strong="H5971", yet make|strong="H7760" they their houses|strong="H1004" in the rocks|strong="H5553"; 
\verseNumber{27}The locusts|strong="H0697" have no king|strong="H4428", yet go they forth|strong="H3318" all of them by bands|strong="H2686";\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.27  }by…: Heb. gathered together} 
\verseNumber{28}The spider|strong="H8079" taketh hold|strong="H8610" with her hands|strong="H3027", and is in kings’|strong="H4428" palaces|strong="H1964". 
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\verseNumber{29}There be three|strong="H7969" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{things} which go|strong="H6806" well|strong="H3190", yea, four|strong="H0702" are comely|strong="H2895" in going|strong="H3212": 
\verseNumber{30}A lion|strong="H3918" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{which is} strongest|strong="H1368" among beasts|strong="H0929", and turneth not away|strong="H7725" for|strong="H6440" any; 
\verseNumber{31}A greyhound|strong="H4975"; an he goat|strong="H8495" also|strong="H0176"; and a king|strong="H4428", against whom \BibleCharacterStyleADD{there is} no rising up|strong="H0510".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{30.31  }greyhound: or, horse: Heb. girt in the loins} 
\verseNumber{32}If thou hast done foolishly|strong="H5034" in lifting up|strong="H5375" thyself, or if thou hast thought evil|strong="H2161", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{lay} thine hand|strong="H3027" upon thy mouth|strong="H6310". 
\verseNumber{33}Surely the churning|strong="H4330" of milk|strong="H2461" bringeth forth|strong="H3318" butter|strong="H2529", and the wringing|strong="H4330" of the nose|strong="H0639" bringeth forth|strong="H3318" blood|strong="H1818": so the forcing|strong="H4330" of wrath|strong="H0639" bringeth forth|strong="H3318" strife|strong="H7379". 
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\chapterNumber{31}The words|strong="H1697" of king|strong="H4428" Lemuel|strong="H3927", the prophecy|strong="H4853" that his mother|strong="H0517" taught|strong="H3256" him. 
\verseNumber{2}What, my son|strong="H1248"? and what, the son|strong="H1248" of my womb|strong="H0990"? and what, the son|strong="H1248" of my vows|strong="H5088"? 
\verseNumber{3}Give|strong="H5414" not thy strength|strong="H2428" unto women|strong="H0802", nor thy ways|strong="H1870" to that which destroyeth|strong="H4229" kings|strong="H4428". 
\verseNumber{4}\BibleCharacterStyleADD{It is} not for kings|strong="H4428", O Lemuel|strong="H3927", \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it is} not for kings|strong="H4428" to drink|strong="H8354" wine|strong="H3196"; nor for|strong="H0335" princes|strong="H7336" strong drink|strong="H7941": 
\verseNumber{5}Lest they drink|strong="H8354", and forget|strong="H7911" the law|strong="H2710", and pervert|strong="H8138" the judgment|strong="H1779" of any of the afflicted|strong="H1121".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.5  }pervert: Heb. alter}\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.5  of any…: Heb. of all the sons of affliction} 
\verseNumber{6}Give|strong="H5414" strong drink|strong="H7941" unto him that is ready to perish|strong="H0006", and wine|strong="H3196" unto those that be of heavy|strong="H4751" hearts|strong="H5315".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.6  }of…: Heb. bitter of soul} 
\verseNumber{7}Let him drink|strong="H8354", and forget|strong="H7911" his poverty|strong="H7389", and remember|strong="H2142" his misery|strong="H5999" no more. 
\verseNumber{8}Open|strong="H6605" thy mouth|strong="H6310" for the dumb|strong="H0483" in the cause|strong="H1779" of all such as are appointed|strong="H1121" to destruction|strong="H2475".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.8  }such…: Heb. the sons of destruction} 
\verseNumber{9}Open|strong="H6605" thy mouth|strong="H6310", judge|strong="H8199" righteously|strong="H6664", and plead|strong="H1777" the cause of the poor|strong="H6041" and needy|strong="H0034". 
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\verseNumber{10}¶ Who can find|strong="H4672" a virtuous|strong="H2428" woman|strong="H0802"? for her price|strong="H4377" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} far|strong="H7350" above rubies|strong="H6443". 
\verseNumber{11}The heart|strong="H3820" of her husband|strong="H1167" doth safely trust|strong="H0982" in her, so that he shall have no need|strong="H2637" of spoil|strong="H7998". 
\verseNumber{12}She will do|strong="H1580" him good|strong="H2896" and not evil|strong="H7451" all the days|strong="H3117" of her life|strong="H2416". 
\verseNumber{13}She seeketh|strong="H1875" wool|strong="H6785", and flax|strong="H6593", and worketh|strong="H6213" willingly|strong="H2656" with her hands|strong="H3709". 
\verseNumber{14}She is like the merchants’|strong="H5503" ships|strong="H0591"; she bringeth|strong="H0935" her food|strong="H3899" from afar|strong="H4801". 
\verseNumber{15}She riseth|strong="H6965" also while it is yet night|strong="H3915", and giveth|strong="H5414" meat|strong="H2964" to her household|strong="H1004", and a portion|strong="H2706" to her maidens|strong="H5291". 
\verseNumber{16}She considereth|strong="H2161" a field|strong="H7704", and buyeth|strong="H3947" it: with the fruit|strong="H6529" of her hands|strong="H3709" she planteth|strong="H5193" a vineyard|strong="H3754".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.16  }buyeth: Heb. taketh} 
\verseNumber{17}She girdeth|strong="H2296" her loins|strong="H4975" with strength|strong="H5797", and strengtheneth|strong="H0553" her arms|strong="H2220". 
\verseNumber{18}She perceiveth|strong="H2938" that her merchandise|strong="H5504" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} good|strong="H2896": her candle|strong="H5216" goeth not out|strong="H3518" by night|strong="H3915".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.18  }She…: Heb. She tasteth} 
\verseNumber{19}She layeth|strong="H7971" her hands|strong="H3027" to the spindle|strong="H3601", and her hands|strong="H3709" hold|strong="H8551" the distaff|strong="H6418". 
\verseNumber{20}She stretcheth out|strong="H6566" her hand|strong="H3709" to the poor|strong="H6041"; yea, she reacheth forth|strong="H7971" her hands|strong="H3027" to the needy|strong="H0034".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.20  }She…: Heb. She spreadeth} 
\verseNumber{21}She is not afraid|strong="H3372" of the snow|strong="H7950" for her household|strong="H1004": for all her household|strong="H1004" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} clothed|strong="H3847" with scarlet|strong="H8144".\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.21  }scarlet: or, double garments} 
\verseNumber{22}She maketh|strong="H6213" herself coverings of tapestry|strong="H4765"; her clothing|strong="H3830" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} silk|strong="H8336" and purple|strong="H0713". 
\verseNumber{23}Her husband|strong="H1167" is known|strong="H3045" in the gates|strong="H8179", when he sitteth|strong="H3427" among the elders|strong="H2205" of the land|strong="H0776". 
\verseNumber{24}She maketh|strong="H6213" fine linen|strong="H5466", and selleth|strong="H4376" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{it;} and delivereth|strong="H5414" girdles|strong="H2289" unto the merchant|strong="H3669". 
\verseNumber{25}Strength|strong="H5797" and honour|strong="H1926" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{are} her clothing|strong="H3830"; and she shall rejoice|strong="H7832" in time|strong="H3117" to come|strong="H0314". 
\verseNumber{26}She openeth|strong="H6605" her mouth|strong="H6310" with wisdom|strong="H2451"; and in her tongue|strong="H3956" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} the law|strong="H8451" of kindness|strong="H2617". 
\verseNumber{27}She looketh well|strong="H6822" to the ways|strong="H1979" of her household|strong="H1004", and eateth|strong="H0398" not the bread|strong="H3899" of idleness|strong="H6104". 
\verseNumber{28}Her children|strong="H1121" arise up|strong="H6965", and call her blessed|strong="H0833"; her husband|strong="H1167" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{also}, and he praiseth|strong="H1984" her. 
\verseNumber{29}Many|strong="H7227" daughters|strong="H1323" have done|strong="H6213" virtuously|strong="H2428", but thou excellest|strong="H5927" them all.\BibleFootnote{+ \BibleFootnoteAnchor{31.29  }have…: or, have gotten riches} 
\verseNumber{30}Favour|strong="H2580" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} deceitful|strong="H8267", and beauty|strong="H3308" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{is} vain|strong="H1892": \BibleCharacterStyleADD{but} a woman|strong="H0802" \BibleCharacterStyleADD{that} feareth|strong="H3373" the \BibleCharacterStyleND{ \+w LORD|strong="H3068"\+w*}, she shall be praised|strong="H1984". 
\verseNumber{31}Give|strong="H5414" her of the fruit|strong="H6529" of her hands|strong="H3027"; and let her own works|strong="H4639" praise|strong="H1984" her in the gates|strong="H8179". 
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