a

Eat as it becometh a man, those things which are set before thee; and devour not, lest thou be hated.

A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured, and he fetcheth not his wind short upon his bed.

A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured, and he fetcheth not his wind short upon his bed.

But against him that is a niggard of his meat the whole city shall murmur; and the testimonies of his niggardness shall not be doubted of.

Wine is as good as life to a man, if it be drunk moderately: what life is then to a man that is without wine? for it was made to make men glad.

Wine is as good as life to a man, if it be drunk moderately: what life is then to a man that is without wine? for it was made to make men glad.

Drunkenness increaseth the rage of a fool till he offend: it diminisheth strength, and maketh wounds.

If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well ordering of the feast.

Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.

A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.

They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.

A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.

A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.

Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.

Be not confident in a plain way.

A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.

A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.

A wise man hateth not the law; but he that is an hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.

A man of understanding trusteth in the law; and the law is faithful unto him, as an oracle.

The heart of the foolish is like a cartwheel; and his thoughts are like a rolling axletree.

The heart of the foolish is like a cartwheel; and his thoughts are like a rolling axletree.

A stallion horse is as a mocking friend, he neigheth under every one that sitteth upon him.

A stallion horse is as a mocking friend, he neigheth under every one that sitteth upon him.

I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.

In all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain in thine honour.

Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.

Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.

A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.

If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.

If thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?

If thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?

The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools.

Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.

Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain: and the heart fancieth, as a woman’s heart in travail.

The law shall be found perfect without lies: and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.

A man that hath travelled knoweth many things; and he that hath much experience will declare wisdom.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.

He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; and the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.

The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

He that taketh away his neighbour’s living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer of his hire is a bloodshedder.

He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth his washing?

So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, and goeth again, and doeth the same: who will hear his prayer? or what doth his humbling profit him?

He that keepeth the law bringeth offerings enough: he that taketh heed to the commandment offereth a peace offering.

He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; and he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.

To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable, and the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten.

Give the Lord his honour with a good eye, and diminish not the firstfruits of thine hands.

In all thy gifts shew a cheerful countenance, and dedicate thy tithes with gladness.

Give unto the most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten, give with a cheerful eye.

He will not accept any person against a poor man, but will hear the prayer of the oppressed.

A froward heart causeth heaviness: but a man of experience will recompense him.

A froward heart causeth heaviness: but a man of experience will recompense him.

A woman will receive every man, yet is one daughter better than another.

The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance, and a man loveth nothing better.

The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance, and a man loveth nothing better.

He that getteth a wife beginneth a possession, a help like unto himself, and a pillar of rest.

He that getteth a wife beginneth a possession, a help like unto himself, and a pillar of rest.

He that getteth a wife beginneth a possession, a help like unto himself, and a pillar of rest.

He that getteth a wife beginneth a possession, a help like unto himself, and a pillar of rest.

Who will trust a thief well appointed, that skippeth from city to city? so [who will believe] a man that hath no house, and lodgeth wheresoever the night taketh him?

Who will trust a thief well appointed, that skippeth from city to city? so [who will believe] a man that hath no house, and lodgeth wheresoever the night taketh him?

Every friend saith, I am his friend also: but there is a friend, which is only a friend in name.

Every friend saith, I am his friend also: but there is a friend, which is only a friend in name.

Is it not a grief unto death, when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy?

Is it not a grief unto death, when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy?

There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.

There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.

There is a companion, which helpeth his friend for the belly, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy.

Beware of a counsellor, and know before what need he hath; for he will counsel for himself; lest he cast the lot upon thee,

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; neither with a coward in matters of war; nor with a merchant concerning exchange; nor with a buyer of selling; nor with an envious man of thankfulness; nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; nor with the slothful for any work; nor with an hireling for a year of finishing work; nor with an idle servant of much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

But be continually with a godly man, whom thou knowest to keep the commandments of the Lord, whose mind is according to thy mind, and will sorrow with thee, if thou shalt miscarry.

For a man’s mind is sometime wont to tell him more than seven watchmen, that sit above in an high tower.

The countenance is a sign of changing of the heart.

A wise man instructeth his people; and the fruits of his understanding fail not.

A wise man shall be filled with blessing; and all they that see him shall count him happy.

A wise man shall inherit glory among his people, and his name shall be perpetual.

Honour a physician with the honour due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: for the Lord hath created him.

Of such doth the apothecary make a confection; and of his works there is no end; and from him is peace over all the earth,

Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour; and make a fat offering, as not being.

Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour; and make a fat offering, as not being.

Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour; and make a fat offering, as not being.

There is a time when in their hands there is good success.