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As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither may any thing be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.

The number of a man’s days at the most are an hundred years.

As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.

Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.

Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.

Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.

When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.

A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.

A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.

Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.

They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.

Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become impudent.

Whether it be to friend or foe, talk not of other men’s lives; and if thou canst without offence, reveal them not.

A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.

Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him; and not being angry, give place to the law of the most High.

The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtaineth his love.

The fear of the Lord is the first step to be accepted [of him,] and wisdom obtaineth his love.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life: and they that do things that please him shall receive the fruit of the tree of immortality.

The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge of his omnipotency.

The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge of his omnipotency.

The fear of the Lord is all wisdom; and in all wisdom is the performance of the law, and the knowledge of his omnipotency.

The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither at any time the counsel of sinners prudence.

The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither at any time the counsel of sinners prudence.

He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.

There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head sadly; but inwardly he is full of deceit,

And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.

As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.

There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.

A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.

The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.

He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.

The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.

How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.

To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.

An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.

A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.

There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.

A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.

The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.

Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

A prayer out of a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.

He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.

A foolish man’s foot is soon in his [neighbour’s] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

A foolish man’s foot is soon in his [neighbour’s] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

A slothful man is compared to the filth of a dunghill: every man that takes it up will shake his hand.

An evilnurtured son is the dishonour of his father that begat him: and a [foolish] daughter is born to his loss.

A tale out of season [is as] musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.

A tale out of season [is as] musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.

A tale out of season [is as] musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.

If children live honestly, and have wherewithal, they shall cover the baseness of their parents.

But children, being haughty, through disdain and want of nurture do stain the nobility of their kindred.

But children, being haughty, through disdain and want of nurture do stain the nobility of their kindred.

Weep for the dead, for he hath lost the light: and weep for the fool, for he wanteth understanding: make little weeping for the dead, for he is at rest: but the life of the fool is worse than death.

Seven days do men mourn for him that is dead; but for a fool and an ungodly man all the days of his life.

Talk not much with a fool, and go not to him that hath no understanding: beware of him, lest thou have trouble, and thou shalt never be defiled with his fooleries: depart from him, and thou shalt find rest, and never be disquieted with madness.

Sand, and salt, and a mass of iron, is easier to bear, than a man without understanding.

A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plaistering on the wall of a gallery.

A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plaistering on the wall of a gallery.

Pales set on an high place will never stand against the wind: so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear.

If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; for there may be a reconciliation: except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for these things every friend will depart.

Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty, that thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage: for a mean estate is not always to be contemned: nor the rich that is foolish to be had in admiration.