a

A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living; and for the dead detain it not.

Strive not with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands.

Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.

Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.

Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.

Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.

Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.

Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.

Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.

Give not thy soul unto a woman to set her foot upon thy substance.

Use not much the company of a woman that is a singer, lest thou be taken with her attempts.

Use not much the company of a woman that is a singer, lest thou be taken with her attempts.

Gaze not on a maid, that thou fall not by those things that are precious in her.

Turn away thine eye from a beautiful woman, and look not upon another’s beauty; for many have been deceived by the beauty of a woman; for herewith love is kindled as a fire.

Turn away thine eye from a beautiful woman, and look not upon another’s beauty; for many have been deceived by the beauty of a woman; for herewith love is kindled as a fire.

Turn away thine eye from a beautiful woman, and look not upon another’s beauty; for many have been deceived by the beauty of a woman; for herewith love is kindled as a fire.

Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure.

Envy not the glory of a sinner: for thou knowest not what shall be his end.

A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.

A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.

A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.

Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.

Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.

The physician cutteth off a long disease; and he that is to day a king to morrow shall die.

The physician cutteth off a long disease; and he that is to day a king to morrow shall die.

For when a man is dead, he shall inherit creeping things, beasts, and worms.

Pride was not made for men, nor furious anger for them that are born of a woman.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.

It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding; neither is it convenient to magnify a sinful man.

Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.

Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.

Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners.

Marvel not at the works of sinners; but trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labour: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

In the day of prosperity there is a forgetfulness of affliction: and in the day of affliction there is no more remembrance of prosperity.

For it is an easy thing unto the Lord in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways.

The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered.

Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children.

Like as a partridge taken [and kept] in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:

Like as a partridge taken [and kept] in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:

Like as a partridge taken [and kept] in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:

Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: and a sinful man layeth wait for blood.

Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: and a sinful man layeth wait for blood.

Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: and a sinful man layeth wait for blood.

Take heed of a mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual blot.

Take heed of a mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual blot.

Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will disturb thee, and turn thee out of thine own.

Do good to the godly man, and thou shalt find a recompence; and if not from him, yet from the most High.

Give to the godly man, and help not a sinner.

A friend cannot be known in prosperity: and an enemy cannot be hidden in adversity.

In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved: but in his adversity even a friend will depart.

In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved: but in his adversity even a friend will depart.

Though he humble himself, and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him, and thou shalt be unto him as if thou hadst wiped a lookingglass, and thou shalt know that his rust hath not been altogether wiped away.

Who will pity a charmer that is bitten with a serpent, or any such as come nigh wild beasts?

Who will pity a charmer that is bitten with a serpent, or any such as come nigh wild beasts?

So one that goeth to a sinner, and is defiled with him in his sins, who will pity?

For a while he will abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.

An enemy speaketh sweetly with his lips, but in his heart he imagineth how to throw thee into a pit: he will weep with his eyes, but if he find opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him.

If thou be invited of a mighty man, withdraw thyself, and so much the more will he invite thee.

All flesh consorteth according to kind, and a man will cleave to his like.

What agreement is there between the hyena and a dog? and what peace between the rich and the poor?

A rich man beginning to fall is held up of his friends: but a poor man being down is thrust away by his friends.

A rich man beginning to fall is held up of his friends: but a poor man being down is thrust away by his friends.

When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: he speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him: the poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; he spake wisely, and could have no place.

When a rich man speaketh, every man holdeth his tongue, and, look, what he saith, they extol it to the clouds: but if the poor man speak, they say, What fellow is this? and if he stumble, they will help to overthrow him.

The heart of a man changeth his countenance, whether it be for good or evil: and a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

The heart of a man changeth his countenance, whether it be for good or evil: and a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

The heart of a man changeth his countenance, whether it be for good or evil: and a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind.

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind.

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind.

A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity; and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labour of the mind.

Riches are not comely for a niggard: and what should an envious man do with money?

There is none worse than he that envieth himself; and this is a recompence of his wickedness.

The envious man hath a wicked eye; he turneth away his face, and despiseth men.

A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion; and the iniquity of the wicked drieth up his soul.

A wicked eye envieth [his] bread, and he is a niggard at his table.

A wicked eye envieth [his] bread, and he is a niggard at his table.

Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the part of a good desire overpass thee.

All flesh waxeth old as a garment: for the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death.

As of the green leaves on a thick tree, some fall, and some grow; so is the generation of flesh and blood, one cometh to an end, and another is born.

He that doth lodge near her house shall also fasten a pin in her walls.

He shall pitch his tent nigh unto her, and shall lodge in a lodging where good things are.

And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

He shall find joy and a crown of gladness, and she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.

Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.

Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.

Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.

In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.

In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; and in a rebellious nation wrath is set on fire.

As his mercy is great, so is his correction also: he judgeth a man according to his works.