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| Every wise woman buildeth her house:
but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. 26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. |
A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman
tears hers down with her own hands.
2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him. 3 The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble. 4 An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable. 5 A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. 7 Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge there. 8 The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves. 9 Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. 10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy. 11 The house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the godly will flourish. 12 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. 13 Laughter can conceal a heavy heart; when the laughter ends, the grief remains. 14 Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward. 15 Only simpletons believe everything they are told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. 16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence. 17 Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated. 18 The simpleton is clothed with folly, but the wise person is crowned with knowledge. 19 Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly. 20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” 21 It is sin to despise one’s neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor. 22 If you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness. 23 Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! 24 Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only folly. 25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor. 26 Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a place of refuge for their children. 27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death. 28 A growing population is a king’s glory; a dwindling nation is his doom. 29 Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes. 30 A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away. 31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him. 32 The wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge when they die. 33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. 34 Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. 35 A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble. |