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He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? he shall not take pleasure in his goods.

There is none worse than he that envieth himself; and this is a recompence of his wickedness.

Remember that death will not be long in coming, and that the covenant of the grave is not shewed unto thee.

Remember that death will not be long in coming, and that the covenant of the grave is not shewed unto thee.

Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding.

Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding.

He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets.

Go after her as one that traceth, and lie in wait in her ways.

He that prieth in at her windows shall also hearken at her doors.

He that doth lodge near her house shall also fasten a pin in her walls.

He that feareth the Lord will do good, and he that hath the knowledge of the law shall obtain her.

He that feareth the Lord will do good, and he that hath the knowledge of the law shall obtain her.

For she is far from pride, and men that are liars cannot remember her.

Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.

Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.

The Lord hateth all abomination; and they that fear God love it not.

And his eyes are upon them that fear him, and he knoweth every work of man.

Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.

Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.

For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.

The Lord hardened Pharaoh, that he should not know him, that his powerful works might be known to the world.

The Lord hardened Pharaoh, that he should not know him, that his powerful works might be known to the world.

Behold, the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, the deep, and the earth, and all that therein is, shall be moved when he shall visit.

He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: and a foolish man erring imagineth follies.

He set his eye upon their hearts, that he might shew them the greatness of his works.

He gave them to glory in his marvellous acts for ever, that they might declare his works with understanding.

But unto them that repent, he granted them return, and comforted those that failed in patience.

But unto them that repent, he granted them return, and comforted those that failed in patience.

Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord.

He that liveth for ever created all things in general.

He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.

He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.

Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.

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

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.

If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.

If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.

A labouring man that is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.

A labouring man that is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.

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

He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.

He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.

As an arrow that sticketh in a man’s thigh, so is a word within a fool’s belly.

Admonish a friend, it may be he hath not done it: and if he have done it, that he do it no more.

Admonish thy friend, it may be he hath not said it: and if he have, that he speak it not again.

There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?

There is one that slippeth in his speech, but not from his heart; and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?

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.

If a servant say to his master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee; though afterward he do it, he angereth him that nourisheth him.

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

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 an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.

There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust; and there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear; and there is a wise man that justifieth in judgment.

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

A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.

There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

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

There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.

There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.

There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.

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

There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.

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.

There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.

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

There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.

A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.

He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

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

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.

Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.

Necessary patience in seeking the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.

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

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

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

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

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 is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

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

A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.

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 wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that liveth dishonestly is her father’s heaviness.

She that is bold dishonoureth both her father and her husband, but they both shall despise her.

Whoso teacheth a fool is as one that glueth a potsherd together, and as he that waketh one from a sound sleep.

Whoso teacheth a fool is as one that glueth a potsherd together, and as he that waketh one from a sound sleep.