My LORD’s Biblehis
13757 occurrences across the corpus
King James Version
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.