is

The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.

The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.

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

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.

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

If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins?

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.

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.

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.

Well is he that is defended through the venom thereof; who hath not drawn the yoke thereof, nor hath been bound in her bands.

Well is he that is defended through the venom thereof; who hath not drawn the yoke thereof, nor hath been bound in her bands.

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

The death thereof is an evil death, the grave were better than it.

He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbour; and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.

An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.

An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.

And he that is of an unthankful mind will leave him [in danger] that delivered him.

The chief thing for life is water, and bread, and clothing, and an house to cover shame.

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.

Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

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.

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.

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

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.

What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.

What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.

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

Love thine own soul, and comfort thy heart, remove sorrow far from thee: for sorrow hath killed many, and there is no profit therein.

The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.

The poor laboureth in his poor estate; and when he leaveth off, he is still needy.

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

Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, and hath not gone after gold.

Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, and hath not gone after gold.

Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people.

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.

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

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

Whoso is liberal of his meat, men shall speak well of him; and the report of his good housekeeping will be believed.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

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.

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

Why doth one day excel another, when as all the light of every day in the year is of the sun?

As the clay is in the potter’s hand, to fashion it at his pleasure: so man is in the hand of him that made him, to render to them as liketh him best.

As the clay is in the potter’s hand, to fashion it at his pleasure: so man is in the hand of him that made him, to render to them as liketh him best.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.

For better it is that thy children should seek to thee, than that thou shouldest stand to their courtesy.

Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.

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.

Of an unclean thing what can be cleansed? and from that thing which is false what truth can come?

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

He that hath no experience knoweth little: but he that hath travelled is full of prudence.

The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.

Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope.

Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?

Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?

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 most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.

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

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.

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?

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 offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat, and the sweet savour thereof is before the most High.

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

Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons.

Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons.

Do not the tears run down the widow’s cheeks? and is not her cry against him that causeth them to fall?

Mercy is seasonable in the time of affliction, as clouds of rain in the time of drought.

And let them know thee, as we have known thee, that there is no God but only thou, O God.

Smite in sunder the heads of the rulers of the heathen, that say, There is none other but we.

O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by thy name, and upon Israel, whom thou hast named thy firstborn.

The belly devoureth all meats, yet is one meat better than another.

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

If there be kindness, meekness, and comfort, in her tongue, then is not her husband like other men.

Where no hedge is, there the possession is spoiled: and he that hath no wife will wander up and down mourning.

Where no hedge is, there the possession is spoiled: and he that hath no wife will wander up and down mourning.

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