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As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.

As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.

The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.

The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.

If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.

If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.

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

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

The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.

The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.

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

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

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

For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.

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

He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: and he that knoweth him will depart from him.

When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and slander thy sayings.

I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him.

Mockery and reproach are from the proud; but vengeance, as a lion, shall lie in wait for them.

They that rejoice at the fall of the righteous shall be taken in the snare; and anguish shall consume them before they die.

They that rejoice at the fall of the righteous shall be taken in the snare; and anguish shall consume them before they die.

They that rejoice at the fall of the righteous shall be taken in the snare; and anguish shall consume them before they die.

Malice and wrath, even these are abominations; and the sinful man shall have them both.

He that revengeth shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins [in remembrance.]

Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest.

One man beareth hatred against another, and doth he seek pardon from the Lord?

Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; [remember] corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.

Remember the commandments, and bear no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

Remember the commandments, and bear no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

Remember the commandments, and bear no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.

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.

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.

If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth.

Curse the whisperer and doubletongued: for such have destroyed many that were at peace.

A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.

Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

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.

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.

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

It shall not have rule over them that fear God, neither shall they be burned with the flame thereof.

Such as forsake the Lord shall fall into it; and it shall burn in them, and not be quenched; it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and devour them as a leopard.

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.

Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; and for his neighbour’s money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; and for his neighbour’s money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.

If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.

Help the poor for the commandment’s sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

Help the poor for the commandment’s sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.

Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.

Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.

Forget not the friendship of thy surety, for he hath given his life for thee.

A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety:

Suretiship hath undone many of good estate, and shaken them as a wave of the sea: mighty men hath it driven from their houses, so that they wandered among strange nations.

A wicked man transgressing the commandments of the Lord shall fall into suretiship: and he that undertaketh and followeth other men’s business for gain shall fall into suits.

A wicked man transgressing the commandments of the Lord shall fall into suretiship: and he that undertaketh and followeth other men’s business for gain shall fall into suits.

Help thy neighbour according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.

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.

Be it little or much, hold thee contented, that thou hear not the reproach of thy house.

These things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of houseroom, and reproaching of the lender.

These things are grievous to a man of understanding; the upbraiding of houseroom, and reproaching of the lender.

He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.

He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.

He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.

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.

There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

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.

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

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

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

Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.

Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.

Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the care thereof driveth away sleep.

Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the care thereof driveth away sleep.

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.

Gold hath been the ruin of many, and their destruction was present.

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

His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms.

Stretch not thine hand whithersoever it looketh, and thrust it not with him into the dish.

Sound sleep cometh of moderate eating: he riseth early, and his wits are with him: but the pain of watching, and choler, and pangs of the belly, are with an unsatiable man.

Sound sleep cometh of moderate eating: he riseth early, and his wits are with him: but the pain of watching, and choler, and pangs of the belly, are with an unsatiable man.