The Bible (Old and New Testaments)

He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Where no wise direction is, a 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 them that strike hands is secure.

A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong 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.

Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

My hand upon it! the evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.

The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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

The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied 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 diligently seeketh good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for evil, it shall come unto him.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.

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 requited in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!

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

A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

The words of the wicked are to lie 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 intelligence; but he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised.

Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, 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 ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

The wicked desireth the prey 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 cometh 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 straight 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 breatheth forth truth uttereth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

There is that speaketh 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 befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD; 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 under tribute.

Care in the heart of a man boweth it down; but a good word maketh it glad.

The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.

In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good from the fruit of his mouth; but the desire of the faithless is violence.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.

A righteous man hateth lying; but a wicked man behaveth vilely and shamefully.

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

The ransom of a man's life are 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 little by little shall increase.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.

Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.

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

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

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 swept away by want of righteousness.

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

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

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

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD; but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of 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 breatheth forth lies.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; but knowledge is easy unto him that hath discernment.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, for thou wilt not perceive the lips of knowledge.

The wisdom of the prudent is to look well to his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.

Amends pleadeth for fools; but among the upright there is good will.

The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and with its joy no stranger can intermeddle.

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 acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

The thoughtless come into possession of folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.

Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.

In all labour 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 remaineth folly.

A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.

In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.