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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Explain This Verse
2.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Explain This Verse
3.
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. Explain This Verse
4.
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Explain This Verse
5.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Explain This Verse
6.
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. Explain This Verse
7.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. Explain This Verse
8.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. Explain This Verse
9.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. Explain This Verse
10.
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Explain This Verse
11.
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Explain This Verse
12.
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. Explain This Verse
13.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Explain This Verse
14.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. Explain This Verse
15.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Explain This Verse
16.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. Explain This Verse
17.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Explain This Verse
18.
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Explain This Verse
19.
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. Explain This Verse
20.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Explain This Verse
21.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. Explain This Verse
22.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Explain This Verse
23.
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. Explain This Verse
24.
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Explain This Verse
25.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Explain This Verse
26.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Explain This Verse
27.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Explain This Verse
28.
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Explain This Verse
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Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Explain This Verse