My LORD’s Biblethat
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King James Version
The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.