The Bible (Old and New Testaments)

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.

Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.

When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.

He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.

A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the burden. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:

Surely I am brutish, unlike a man, and have not the understanding of a man;

And I have not learned wisdom, that I should have the knowledge of the Holy One.

Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest?

Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.

Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Two things have I asked of Thee; deny me them not before I die:

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with mine allotted bread;

Lest I be full, and deny, and say: 'Who is the LORD?' Or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.

Slander not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

There is a generation that curse their father, and do not bless their mother.

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

There is a generation, Oh how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

There is a generation whose teeth are as swords, and their great teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

The horseleech hath two daughters: 'Give, give.' There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four that say not: 'Enough':

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not satisfied with water; and the fire that saith not: 'Enough.'

The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young vultures shall eat it.

There are three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a young woman.

So is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith: 'I have done no wickedness.'

For three things the earth doth quake, and for four it cannot endure:

For a servant when he reigneth; and a churl when he is filled with food;

For an odious woman when she is married; and a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

There are four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

The ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer;

The rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the crags;

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

The spider thou canst take with the hands, yet is she in kings' palaces.

There are three things which are stately in their march, yea, four which are stately in going:

The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

The greyhound; the he-goat also; and the king, against whom there is no rising up.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast planned devices, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.

For the churning of milk bringeth forth curd, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

The words of king Lemuel; the burden wherewith his mother corrected him.

What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? and what, O son of my vows?

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine: nor for princes to say: 'Where is strong drink?'

Lest they drink, and forget that which is decreed, and pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Open thy mouth for the dumb, in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he hath no lack of gain.

She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life.

She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

She is like the merchant-ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.