My LORD’s Biblea
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King James Version
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.