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Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. Explain This Verse
2.
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Explain This Verse
3.
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: Explain This Verse
4.
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Explain This Verse
5.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. Explain This Verse
6.
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. Explain This Verse
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Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. Explain This Verse
8.
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. Explain This Verse
9.
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Explain This Verse
10.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. Explain This Verse
11.
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; Explain This Verse
12.
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? Explain This Verse
13.
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: Explain This Verse
14.
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. Explain This Verse
15.
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: Explain This Verse
16.
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Explain This Verse
17.
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Explain This Verse
18.
Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. Explain This Verse
19.
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Explain This Verse
20.
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. Explain This Verse
21.
My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: Explain This Verse
22.
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? Explain This Verse
23.
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. Explain This Verse
24.
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: Explain This Verse
25.
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. Explain This Verse
26.
Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Explain This Verse
27.
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. Explain This Verse
28.
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Explain This Verse
29.
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. Explain This Verse
30.
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; Explain This Verse
31.
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Explain This Verse
32.
Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Explain This Verse
33.
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: Explain This Verse
34.
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. Explain This Verse