Proverbs Chapter 12
12:1. He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.
12:2. He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.
12:3. Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
12:4. A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.
12:5. The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
12:6. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
12:7. Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
12:8. A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
12:9. Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
12:10. The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
12:11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.
12:12. He that is delighted in pa.s.sing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
12:12. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
12:13. For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
12:14. By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
12:15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
12:16. A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
12:17. He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
12:18. There is that promiseth, and is p.r.i.c.ked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
12:19. The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
12:20. Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
12:21. Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.
12:23. A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
12:24. The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
12:25. Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
12:26. He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
12:27. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
12:28. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
Proverbs Chapter 13
13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
13:4. The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
13:5. The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
13:6. Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
13:7. One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
13:8. The ransom of a man"s life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
13:9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
13:10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
13:11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
13:12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.
13:13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace.
Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
13:14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
13:15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
13:16. The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
13:17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful amba.s.sador is health.
13:18. Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.