The Bible (Old and New Testaments)

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.

He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in [their] way are his delight.

[Though] hand [join] in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

[As] a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] only to want.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

A wise son [heareth] his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; [But] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Righteousness guardeth 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 wealth.

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] them that devise good.

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.