My LORD’s Biblethat
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King James Version
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.