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A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the Lord.

A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the Lord.

Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.

Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.

Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.

There be three things that mine heart feareth; and for the fourth I was sore afraid: the slander of a city, the gathering together of an unruly multitude, and a false accusation: all these are worse than death.

There be three things that mine heart feareth; and for the fourth I was sore afraid: the slander of a city, the gathering together of an unruly multitude, and a false accusation: all these are worse than death.

But a grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous over another woman, and a scourge of the tongue which communicateth with all.

But a grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous over another woman, and a scourge of the tongue which communicateth with all.

But a grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous over another woman, and a scourge of the tongue which communicateth with all.

An evil wife is a yoke shaken to and fro: he that hath hold of her is as though he held a scorpion.

An evil wife is a yoke shaken to and fro: he that hath hold of her is as though he held a scorpion.

A drunken woman and a gadder abroad causeth great anger, and she will not cover her own shame.

A drunken woman and a gadder abroad causeth great anger, and she will not cover her own shame.

The whoredom of a woman may be known in her haughty looks and eyelids.

She will open her mouth, as a thirsty traveller when he hath found a fountain, and drink of every water near her: by every hedge will she sit down, and open her quiver against every arrow.

She will open her mouth, as a thirsty traveller when he hath found a fountain, and drink of every water near her: by every hedge will she sit down, and open her quiver against every arrow.

The grace of a wife delighteth her husband, and her discretion will fatten his bones.

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed.

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed.

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed.

A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued.

A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued.

As the sun when it ariseth in the high heaven; so is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of her house.

As the golden pillars are upon the sockets of silver; so are the fair feet with a constant heart.

When thou hast gotten a fruitful possession through all the field, sow it with thine own seed, trusting in the goodness of thy stock.

An harlot shall be accounted as spittle; but a married woman is a tower against death to her husband.

An harlot shall be accounted as spittle; but a married woman is a tower against death to her husband.

A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.

A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.

A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.

A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord.

A dishonest woman contemneth shame: but an honest woman will reverence her husband.

A shameless woman shall be counted as a dog; but she that is shamefaced will fear the Lord.

A shameless woman shall be counted as a dog; but she that is shamefaced will fear the Lord.

A woman that honoureth her husband shall be judged wise of all; but she that dishonoureth him in her pride shall be counted ungodly of all.

A loud crying woman and a scold shall be sought out to drive away the enemies.

A loud crying woman and a scold shall be sought out to drive away the enemies.

There be two things that grieve my heart; and the third maketh me angry: a man of war that suffereth poverty; and men of understanding that are not set by; and one that returneth from righteousness to sin; the Lord prepareth such an one for the sword.

A merchant shall hardly keep himself from doing wrong; and an huckster shall not be freed from sin.

Many have sinned for a small matter; and he that seeketh for abundance will turn his eyes away.

As a nail sticketh fast between the joinings of the stones; so doth sin stick close between buying and selling.

Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.

As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; so the filth of man in his talk.

The fruit declareth if the tree have been dressed; so is the utterance of a conceit in the heart of man.

If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her, and put her on, as a glorious long robe.

The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.

The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.

For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.

As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again

Follow after him no more, for he is too far off; he is as a roe escaped out of the snare.

As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement: but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.

Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.

Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that setteth a trap shall be taken therein.

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that setteth a trap shall be taken therein.

Mockery and reproach are from the proud; but vengeance, as a lion, shall lie in wait for them.

He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins?

Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife,

A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace.

As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man’s strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.

An hasty contention kindleth a fire: and an hasty fighting sheddeth blood.

A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.

A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labours.

For the yoke thereof is a yoke of iron, and the bands thereof are bands of brass.

Such as forsake the Lord shall fall into it; and it shall burn in them, and not be quenched; it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and devour them as a leopard.

Such as forsake the Lord shall fall into it; and it shall burn in them, and not be quenched; it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and devour them as a leopard.

And weigh thy words in a balance, and make a door and bar for thy mouth.

And weigh thy words in a balance, and make a door and bar for thy mouth.

Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.

Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; and for his neighbour’s money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.

Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.

It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear.

A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety:

Suretiship hath undone many of good estate, and shaken them as a wave of the sea: mighty men hath it driven from their houses, so that they wandered among strange nations.

A wicked man transgressing the commandments of the Lord shall fall into suretiship: and he that undertaketh and followeth other men’s business for gain shall fall into suits.

Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, than delicate fare in another man’s house.

Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, than delicate fare in another man’s house.

For it is a miserable life to go from house to house: for where thou art a stranger, thou darest not open thy mouth.

For it is a miserable life to go from house to house: for where thou art a stranger, thou darest not open thy mouth.

Come, thou stranger, and furnish a table, and feed me of that thou hast ready.

These things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of houseroom, and reproaching of the lender.

An horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful.

Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.

Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.

Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.

There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

He seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as an eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.

The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.

A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.

A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.

Watching care will not let a man slumber, as a sore disease breaketh sleep,

Watching care will not let a man slumber, as a sore disease breaketh sleep,

It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool shall be taken therewith.

If thou sit at a bountiful table, be not greedy upon it, and say not, There is much meat on it.

Remember that a wicked eye is an evil thing: and what is created more wicked than an eye? therefore it weepeth upon every occasion.