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but of every one
that is
hasty only to want.
6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is
a vanity
tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because
they refuse to do judgment.
8
The way of man
is
froward and strange: but
as for
the pure, his work
is
right.
9
It is
better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide
house.
10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11
When
the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth
knowledge.
12
The righteous
man
wisely considereth the house of the wicked:
but God
overthroweth
the wicked for
their
wickedness.
13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry
himself, but shall not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong
wrath.
15
It is
joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction
shall be
to the workers of iniquity.
16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the
dead.
17
He that loveth pleasure
shall be
a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18
The wicked
shall be
a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19
It is
better
to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20
There is
treasure to be
desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21
He that followeth
after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22
A wise
man
scaleth the
city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23
Whoso keepeth his
mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24
Proud
and
haughty scorner
is
his name,
who dealeth in proud wrath.
25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27
The sacrifice
of the wicked
is
abomination: how much more,
when
he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28
A false
witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29
A wicked man hardeneth his
face: but
as for
the upright, he directeth his way.
30
There is
no wisdom nor understanding nor
counsel against the L
ORD
.
31
The horse
is
prepared against the day of battle: but safety
is
of the
L
ORD
.
CHAPTER 22
A
good
name
is
rather to be chosen than great riches,
and
loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the L
ORD
is
the maker of them all.
3
A prudent
man
foreseeth the
evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4
By humility
and
the fear of
the L
ORD
are
riches, and honour, and life.
5
Thorns
and
snares
are
in the way of the froward: he
that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when
he is old, he will not depart from it.
7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower
is
servant to
the lender.
8
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9
He that
hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10
Cast out the scorner,
and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11
He that loveth pureness of heart,
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