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{\MT THE PROVERBS.



\par }\ChapOne{1}{\MM \VerseOne{1}{\SC{The}} proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}To know wisdom and instruction;

\par }{\Q To perceive the words of understanding;


\par }{\Q \VS{3}To receive the instruction of wisdom,

\par }{\Q Justice, and judgment, and equity;


\par }{\Q \VS{4}To give subtilty to the simple,

\par }{\Q To the young man knowledge and discretion.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A wise
{\ADD{man}} will hear, and will increase learning;

\par }{\Q And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:


\par }{\Q \VS{6}To understand a proverb, and the interpretation;

\par }{\Q The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{7}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} the beginning of knowledge:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} fools despise wisdom and instruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}My son, hear the instruction of thy father,

\par }{\Q And forsake not the law of thy mother:


\par }{\Q \VS{9}For they
{\ADD{shall be}} an ornament of grace unto thy head,

\par }{\Q And chains about thy neck.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}My son, if sinners entice thee,

\par }{\Q Consent thou not.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood,

\par }{\Q Let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Let us swallow them up alive as the grave;

\par }{\Q And whole, as those that go down into the pit:


\par }{\Q \VS{13}We shall find all precious substance,

\par }{\Q We shall fill our houses
{\ADD{with}} spoil:


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Cast in thy lot among us;

\par }{\Q Let us all have one purse:


\par }{\Q \VS{15}My son, walk not thou in the way with them;

\par }{\Q Refrain thy foot from their path:


\par }{\Q \VS{16}For their feet run to evil,

\par }{\Q And make haste to shed blood.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Surely in vain the net
{\ADD{is}} spread in the sight of any bird.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}And they lay wait for their own blood;

\par }{\Q They lurk privily for their own lives.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}So
{\ADD{are}} the ways of every one that is greedy of gain;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Which}} taketh away the life of the owners thereof.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{20}Wisdom crieth without;

\par }{\Q She uttereth her voice in the streets:


\par }{\Q \VS{21}She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates:

\par }{\Q In the city she uttereth her words,
{\ADD{saying}},


\par }{\Q \VS{22}How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity?

\par }{\Q And the scorners delight in their scorning,

\par }{\Q And fools hate knowledge?


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Turn you at my reproof:

\par }{\Q Behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you,

\par }{\Q I will make known my words unto you.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{24}Because I have called, and ye refused;

\par }{\Q I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;


\par }{\Q \VS{25}But ye have set at nought all my counsel,

\par }{\Q And would none of my reproof:


\par }{\Q \VS{26}I also will laugh at your calamity;

\par }{\Q I will mock when your fear cometh;


\par }{\Q \VS{27}When your fear cometh as desolation,

\par }{\Q And your destruction cometh as a whirlwind;

\par }{\Q When distress and anguish cometh upon you:


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer;

\par }{\Q They shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:


\par }{\Q \VS{29}For that they hated knowledge,

\par }{\Q And did not choose the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}:


\par }{\Q \VS{30}They would none of my counsel:

\par }{\Q They despised all my reproof.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way,

\par }{\Q And be filled with their own devices.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}For the turning away of the simple shall slay them,

\par }{\Q And the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely,

\par }{\Q And shall be quiet from fear of evil.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{2}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My son, if thou wilt receive my words,

\par }{\Q And hide my commandments with thee;


\par }{\Q \VS{2}So that
{\ADD{thou}} incline thine ear unto wisdom,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} apply thine heart to understanding;


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yea, if thou criest after knowledge,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} liftest up thy voice for understanding;


\par }{\Q \VS{4}If thou seekest her as silver,

\par }{\Q And searchest for her as
{\ADD{for}} hid treasures;


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Then shalt thou understand the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q And find the knowledge of God.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}For the
{\SC{Lord}} giveth wisdom:

\par }{\Q Out of his mouth
{\ADD{cometh}} knowledge and understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{He is}} a buckler to them that walk uprightly.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{He}} keepeth the paths of judgment,

\par }{\Q And preserveth the way of his saints.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment,

\par }{\Q And equity;
{\ADD{yea}}, every good path.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{10}When wisdom entereth into thine heart,

\par }{\Q And knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;


\par }{\Q \VS{11}Discretion shall preserve thee,

\par }{\Q Understanding shall keep thee:


\par }{\Q \VS{12}To deliver thee from the way of the evil
{\ADD{man}},

\par }{\Q From the man that speaketh froward things;


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Who leave the paths of uprightness,

\par }{\Q To walk in the ways of darkness;


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Who rejoice to do evil,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} delight in the frowardness of the wicked;


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Whose ways
{\ADD{are}} crooked,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{they}} froward in their paths:


\par }{\Q \VS{16}To deliver thee from the strange woman,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Even}} from the stranger
{\ADD{which}} flattereth with her words;


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Which forsaketh the guide of her youth,

\par }{\Q And forgetteth the covenant of her God.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}For her house inclineth unto death,

\par }{\Q And her paths unto the dead.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}None that go
{\ADD{unto}} her return
{\ADD{again}},

\par }{\Q Neither take they hold of the paths of life.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}That thou mayest walk in the way of good
{\ADD{men}},

\par }{\Q And keep the paths of the righteous.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}For the upright shall dwell
{\ADD{in}} the land,

\par }{\Q And the perfect shall remain in it.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth,

\par }{\Q And the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{3}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My son, forget not my law;

\par }{\Q But let thine heart keep my commandments:


\par }{\Q \VS{2}For length of days, and long life,

\par }{\Q And peace, shall they add to thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:

\par }{\Q Bind them about thy neck;

\par }{\Q Write them upon the table of thine heart:


\par }{\Q \VS{4}So shalt thou find favour and good understanding

\par }{\Q In the sight of God and man.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{5}Trust in the
{\SC{Lord}} with all thine heart;

\par }{\Q And lean not unto thine own understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}In all thy ways acknowledge him,

\par }{\Q And he shall direct thy paths.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Be not wise in thine own eyes:

\par }{\Q Fear the
{\SC{Lord}}, and depart from evil.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}It shall be health to thy navel,

\par }{\Q And marrow to thy bones.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{9}Honour the
{\SC{Lord}} with thy substance,

\par }{\Q And with the firstfruits of all thine increase:


\par }{\Q \VS{10}So shall thy barns be filled
{\ADD{with}} plenty,

\par }{\Q And thy presses shall burst out with new wine.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{11}My son, despise not the chastening of the
{\SC{Lord}};

\par }{\Q Neither be weary of his correction:


\par }{\Q \VS{12}For whom the
{\SC{Lord}} loveth he correcteth;

\par }{\Q Even as a father the son
{\ADD{in whom}} he delighteth.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{13}Happy
{\ADD{is}} the man
{\ADD{that}} findeth wisdom,

\par }{\Q And the man
{\ADD{that}} getteth understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}For the merchandise of it
{\ADD{is}} better than the merchandise of silver,

\par }{\Q And the gain thereof than fine gold.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}She
{\ADD{is}} more precious than rubies:

\par }{\Q And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Length of days
{\ADD{is}} in her right hand;

\par }{\Q And in her left hand riches and honour.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Her ways
{\ADD{are}} ways of pleasantness,

\par }{\Q And all her paths
{\ADD{are}} peace.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}She
{\ADD{is}} a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:

\par }{\Q And happy
{\ADD{is}} every one that retaineth her.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
{\SC{Lord}} by wisdom hath founded the earth;

\par }{\Q By understanding hath he established the heavens.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}By his knowledge the depths are broken up,

\par }{\Q And the clouds drop down the dew.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{21}My son, let not them depart from thine eyes:

\par }{\Q Keep sound wisdom and discretion:


\par }{\Q \VS{22}So shall they be life unto thy soul,

\par }{\Q And grace to thy neck.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Then shalt thou walk
{\ADD{in}} thy way safely,

\par }{\Q And thy foot shall not stumble.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:

\par }{\Q Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Be not afraid of sudden fear,

\par }{\Q Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}For the
{\SC{Lord}} shall be thy confidence,

\par }{\Q And shall keep thy foot from being taken.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{27}Withhold not good from them to whom it is due,

\par }{\Q When it is in the power of thine hand to do
{\ADD{it}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Say not unto thy neighbour,

\par }{\Q Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give;

\par }{\Q When thou hast it by thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}Devise not evil against thy neighbour,

\par }{\Q Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}Strive not with a man without cause,

\par }{\Q If he have done thee no harm.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}Envy thou not the oppressor,

\par }{\Q And choose none of his ways.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}For the froward
{\ADD{is}} abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But his secret
{\ADD{is}} with the righteous.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}The curse of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} in the house of the wicked:

\par }{\Q But he blesseth the habitation of the just.


\par }{\Q \VS{34}Surely he scorneth the scorners:

\par }{\Q But he giveth grace unto the lowly.


\par }{\Q \VS{35}The wise shall inherit glory:

\par }{\Q But shame shall be the promotion of fools.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{4}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father,

\par }{\Q And attend to know understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}For I give you good doctrine,

\par }{\Q Forsake you not my law.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}For I was my father’s son,

\par }{\Q Tender and only
{\ADD{beloved}} in the sight of my mother.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}He taught me also, and said unto me,

\par }{\Q Let thine heart retain my words:

\par }{\Q Keep my commandments, and live.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Get wisdom, get understanding:

\par }{\Q Forget
{\ADD{it}} not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee:

\par }{\Q Love her, and she shall keep thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Wisdom
{\ADD{is}} the principal thing;
{\ADD{therefore}} get wisdom:

\par }{\Q And with all thy getting get understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Exalt her, and she shall promote thee:

\par }{\Q She shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace:

\par }{\Q A crown of glory shall she deliver
{\ADD{to}} thee.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{10}Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings;

\par }{\Q And the years of thy life shall be many.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}I have taught thee in the way of wisdom;

\par }{\Q I have led thee in right paths.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened;

\par }{\Q And when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Take fast hold of instruction; let
{\ADD{her}} not go:

\par }{\Q Keep her; for she
{\ADD{is}} thy life.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{14}Enter not into the path of the wicked,

\par }{\Q And go not in the way of evil
{\ADD{men}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Avoid it, pass not by it,

\par }{\Q Turn from it, and pass away.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}For they sleep not, except they have done mischief;

\par }{\Q And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause
{\ADD{some}} to fall.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}For they eat the bread of wickedness,

\par }{\Q And drink the wine of violence.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}But the path of the just
{\ADD{is}} as the shining light,

\par }{\Q That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The way of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} as darkness:

\par }{\Q They know not at what they stumble.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{20}My son, attend to my words;

\par }{\Q Incline thine ear unto my sayings.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}Let them not depart from thine eyes;

\par }{\Q Keep them in the midst of thine heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}For they
{\ADD{are}} life unto those that find them,

\par }{\Q And health to all their flesh.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Keep thy heart with all diligence;

\par }{\Q For out of it
{\ADD{are}} the issues of life.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Put away from thee a froward mouth,

\par }{\Q And perverse lips put far from thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let thine eyes look right on,

\par }{\Q And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}Ponder the path of thy feet,

\par }{\Q And let all thy ways be established.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Turn not
{\ADD{to}} the right hand nor
{\ADD{to}} the left:

\par }{\Q Remove thy foot from evil.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{5}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My son, attend unto my wisdom,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} bow thine ear to my understanding:


\par }{\Q \VS{2}That
{\ADD{thou}} mayest regard discretion,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{that}} thy lips may keep knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}For the lips of a strange
{\ADD{woman}} drop
{\ADD{as}} a honeycomb,

\par }{\Q And her mouth
{\ADD{is}} smoother than oil:


\par }{\Q \VS{4}But her end is bitter as wormwood,

\par }{\Q Sharp as a twoedged sword.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Her feet go down
{\ADD{to}} death;

\par }{\Q Her steps take hold on hell.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life,

\par }{\Q Her ways are moveable,
{\ADD{that}} thou canst not know
{\ADD{them}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Hear me now therefore, O ye children,

\par }{\Q And depart not from the words of my mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Remove thy way far from her,

\par }{\Q And come not nigh the door of her house:


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lest thou give thine honour unto others,

\par }{\Q And thy years unto the cruel:


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Lest strangers be filled
{\ADD{with}} thy wealth;

\par }{\Q And thy labours
{\ADD{be}} in the house of a stranger;


\par }{\Q \VS{11}And thou mourn at the last,

\par }{\Q When thy flesh and thy body are consumed,


\par }{\Q \VS{12}And say, How have I hated instruction,

\par }{\Q And my heart despised reproof;


\par }{\Q \VS{13}And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers,

\par }{\Q Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!


\par }{\Q \VS{14}I was almost in all evil

\par }{\Q In the midst of the congregation and assembly.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{15}Drink waters out of thine own cistern,

\par }{\Q And running waters out of thine own well.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} rivers of waters in the streets.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let them be only thine own,

\par }{\Q And not strangers’ with thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Let thy fountain be blessed:

\par }{\Q And rejoice with the wife of thy youth.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{Let her be as}} the loving hind and pleasant roe;

\par }{\Q Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times;

\par }{\Q And be thou ravisht always with her love.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}And why wilt thou, my son, be ravisht with a strange
{\ADD{woman}},

\par }{\Q And embrace the bosom of a stranger?


\par }{\Q \VS{21}For the ways of man
{\ADD{are}} before the eyes of the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q And he pondereth all his goings.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself,

\par }{\Q And he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}He shall die without instruction;

\par }{\Q And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{6}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My son, if thou be surety for thy friend,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{If}} thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth,

\par }{\Q Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself,

\par }{\Q When thou art come into the hand of thy friend;

\par }{\Q Go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Give not sleep to thine eyes,

\par }{\Q Nor slumber to thine eyelids.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand
{\ADD{of the hunter}},

\par }{\Q And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{6}Go to the ant, thou sluggard;

\par }{\Q Consider her ways, and be wise:


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Provideth her meat in the summer,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} gathereth her food in the harvest.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard?

\par }{\Q When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?


\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{Yet}} a little sleep, a little slumber,

\par }{\Q A little folding of the hands to sleep:


\par }{\Q \VS{11}So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth,

\par }{\Q And thy want as an armed man.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{12}A naughty person, a wicked man,

\par }{\Q Walketh
{\ADD{with}} a froward mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}He winketh with his eyes,

\par }{\Q He speaketh with his feet,

\par }{\Q He teacheth with his fingers;


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Frowardness
{\ADD{is}} in his heart,

\par }{\Q He deviseth mischief continually;

\par }{\Q He soweth discord.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly;

\par }{\Q Suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{16}These six
{\ADD{things}} doth the
{\SC{Lord}} hate:

\par }{\Q Yea, seven
{\ADD{are}} an abomination unto him:


\par }{\Q \VS{17}A proud look, a lying tongue,

\par }{\Q And hands that shed innocent blood,


\par }{\Q \VS{18}A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,

\par }{\Q Feet that be swift in running to mischief,


\par }{\Q \VS{19}A false witness
{\ADD{that}} speaketh lies,

\par }{\Q And he that soweth discord among brethren.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{20}My son, keep thy father’s commandment,

\par }{\Q And forsake not the law of thy mother:


\par }{\Q \VS{21}Bind them continually upon thine heart,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} tie them about thy neck.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}When thou goest, it shall lead thee;

\par }{\Q When thou sleepest, it shall keep thee;

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{when}} thou awakest, it shall talk
{\ADD{with}} thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}For the commandment
{\ADD{is}} a lamp; and the law
{\ADD{is}} light;

\par }{\Q And reproofs of instruction
{\ADD{are}} the way of life:


\par }{\Q \VS{24}To keep thee from the evil woman,

\par }{\Q From the flattery of the tongue of a strange
{\ADD{woman}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Lust not after her beauty in thine heart;

\par }{\Q Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}For by means of a whorish woman
{\ADD{a man is brought}} to a piece of bread:

\par }{\Q And the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Can a man take fire in his bosom,

\par }{\Q And his clothes not be burnt?


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Can one go upon hot coals,

\par }{\Q And his feet not be burnt?


\par }{\Q \VS{29}So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife;

\par }{\Q Whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}{\ADD{Men}} do not despise a thief, if he steal

\par }{\Q To satisfy his soul when he is hungry;


\par }{\Q \VS{31}But
{\ADD{if}} he be found, he shall restore sevenfold;

\par }{\Q He shall give all the substance of his house.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}{\ADD{But}} whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding:

\par }{\Q He
{\ADD{that}} doeth it destroyeth his own soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}A wound and dishonour shall he get;

\par }{\Q And his reproach shall not be wiped away.


\par }{\Q \VS{34}For jealousy
{\ADD{is}} the rage of a man:

\par }{\Q Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.


\par }{\Q \VS{35}He will not regard any ransom;

\par }{\Q Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{7}{\Q \VerseOne{1}My son, keep my words,

\par }{\Q And lay up my commandments with thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Keep my commandments, and live;

\par }{\Q And my law as the apple of thine eye.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Bind them upon thy fingers,

\par }{\Q Write them upon the table of thine heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Say unto wisdom, Thou
{\ADD{art}} my sister;

\par }{\Q And call understanding
{\ADD{thy}} kinswoman:


\par }{\Q \VS{5}That
{\ADD{they}} may keep thee from the strange woman,

\par }{\Q From the stranger
{\ADD{which}} flattereth with her words.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}For at the window of my house

\par }{\Q I looked through my casement,


\par }{\Q \VS{7}And beheld among the simple ones,

\par }{\Q I discerned among the youths,

\par }{\Q A young man void of understanding,


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Passing through the street near her corner;

\par }{\Q And he went the way to her house,


\par }{\Q \VS{9}In the twilight, in the evening,

\par }{\Q In the black and dark night:


\par }{\Q \VS{10}And behold, there met him a woman

\par }{\Q {\ADD{With}} the attire of a harlot, and subtil of heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}(She
{\ADD{is}} loud and stubborn;

\par }{\Q Her feet abide not in her house:


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Now
{\ADD{is she}} without, now in the streets,

\par }{\Q And lieth in wait at every corner.)


\par }{\Q \VS{13}So she caught him, and kissed him,

\par }{\Q And with an impudent face said unto him,


\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{I have}} peace offerings with me;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{This}} day have I payed my vows.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Therefore came I forth to meet thee,

\par }{\Q Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}I have deckt my bed
{\ADD{with}} coverings of tapestry,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{With}} carved
{\ADD{works}},
{\ADD{with}} fine linen of Egypt.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}I have perfumed my bed

\par }{\Q {\ADD{With}} myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning:

\par }{\Q Let us solace ourselves with loves.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}For the goodman
{\ADD{is}} not at home,

\par }{\Q He is gone a long journey:


\par }{\Q \VS{20}He hath taken a bag of money with him,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} will come home at the day appointed.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}With her much fair speech she caused him to yield,

\par }{\Q With the flattering of her lips she forced him.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}He goeth after her straightway,

\par }{\Q As an ox goeth to the slaughter,

\par }{\Q Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Till a dart strike through his liver;

\par }{\Q As a bird hasteth to the snare,

\par }{\Q And knoweth not that it
{\ADD{is}} for his life.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{24}Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children,

\par }{\Q And attend to the words of my mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let not thine heart decline to her ways,

\par }{\Q Go not astray in her paths.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}For she hath cast down many wounded:

\par }{\Q Yea, many strong
{\ADD{men have been}} slain by her.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Her house
{\ADD{is}} the way to hell,

\par }{\Q Going down to the chambers of death.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{8}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Doth not wisdom cry?

\par }{\Q And understanding put forth her voice?


\par }{\Q \VS{2}She standeth in the top of high places by the way,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{In}} the places of the paths.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{At}} the coming in at the doors.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Unto you, O men, I call;

\par }{\Q And my voice
{\ADD{is}} to the sons of man.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}O ye simple, understand wisdom:

\par }{\Q And, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Hear, for I will speak of excellent things;

\par }{\Q And the opening of my lips
{\ADD{shall be}} right things.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}For my mouth shall speak truth;

\par }{\Q And wickedness
{\ADD{is}} an abomination to my lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}All the words of my mouth
{\ADD{are}} in righteousness;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{There is}} nothing froward or perverse in them.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
{\ADD{are}} all plain to him that understandeth,

\par }{\Q And right to them that find knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Receive my instruction, and not silver;

\par }{\Q And knowledge rather than choice gold.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}For wisdom
{\ADD{is}} better than rubies;

\par }{\Q And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{12}I wisdom dwell
{\ADD{with}} prudence,

\par }{\Q And find out knowledge of witty inventions.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} to hate evil:

\par }{\Q Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,

\par }{\Q And the froward mouth, do I hate.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Counsel
{\ADD{is}} mine, and sound wisdom:

\par }{\Q I
{\ADD{am}} understanding; I have strength.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}By me kings reign,

\par }{\Q And princes decree justice.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}By me princes rule,

\par }{\Q And nobles,
{\ADD{even}} all the judges of the earth.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}I love them that love me;

\par }{\Q And those that seek me early shall find me.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Riches and honour
{\ADD{are}} with me;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Yea}}, durable riches and righteousness.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}My fruit
{\ADD{is}} better than gold, yea, than fine gold;

\par }{\Q And my revenue than choice silver.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}I lead in the way of righteousness,

\par }{\Q In the midst of the paths of judgment:


\par }{\Q \VS{21}That
{\ADD{I}} may cause those that love me to inherit substance;

\par }{\Q And I will fill their treasures.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{22}The
{\SC{Lord}} possessed me
{\ADD{in}} the beginning of his way,

\par }{\Q Before his works of old.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning,

\par }{\Q Or ever the earth was.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}When
{\ADD{there were}} no depths, I was brought forth;

\par }{\Q When
{\ADD{there were}} no fountains abounding with water.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Before the mountains were settled,

\par }{\Q Before the hills was I brought forth:


\par }{\Q \VS{26}While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields,

\par }{\Q Nor the highest part of the dust of the world.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}When he prepared the heavens, I
{\ADD{was}} there:

\par }{\Q When he set a compass upon the face of the depth:


\par }{\Q \VS{28}When he established the clouds above:

\par }{\Q When
{\ADD{he}} strengthened the fountains of the deep:


\par }{\Q \VS{29}When he gave to the sea his decree,

\par }{\Q That the waters should not pass his commandment;

\par }{\Q When he appointed the foundations of the earth:


\par }{\Q \VS{30}Then I was by him,
{\ADD{as}} one brought up
{\ADD{with him}}:

\par }{\Q And I was daily
{\ADD{his}} delight,

\par }{\Q Rejoicing always before him;


\par }{\Q \VS{31}Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth;

\par }{\Q And my delights
{\ADD{were}} with the sons of men.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{32}Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children:

\par }{\Q For blessed
{\ADD{are they that}} keep my ways.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}Hear instruction, and be wise,

\par }{\Q And refuse
{\ADD{it}} not.


\par }{\Q \VS{34}Blessed
{\ADD{is}} the man that heareth me,

\par }{\Q Watching daily at my gates,

\par }{\Q Waiting at the posts of my doors.


\par }{\Q \VS{35}For whoso findeth me findeth life,

\par }{\Q And shall obtain favour of the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{36}But he that sinneth
{\ADD{against}} me wrongeth his own soul:

\par }{\Q All they that hate me love death.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{9}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Wisdom hath builded her house,

\par }{\Q She hath hewn out her seven pillars:


\par }{\Q \VS{2}She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine;

\par }{\Q She hath also furnished her table.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}She hath sent forth her maidens:

\par }{\Q She crieth upon the highest places of the city,


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Whoso
{\ADD{is}} simple, let him turn in hither:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{As for}} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Come, eat of my bread,

\par }{\Q And drink of the wine
{\ADD{which}} I have mingled.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Forsake the foolish, and live;

\par }{\Q And go in the way of understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame:

\par }{\Q And he that rebuketh a wicked
{\ADD{man getteth}} himself a blot.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee:

\par }{\Q Rebuke a wise
{\ADD{man}}, and he will love thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Give
{\ADD{instruction}} to a wise
{\ADD{man}}, and he will be yet wiser:

\par }{\Q Teach a just
{\ADD{man}}, and he will increase in learning.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} the beginning of wisdom:

\par }{\Q And the knowledge of the holy
{\ADD{is}} understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

\par }{\Q And the years of thy life shall be increased.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{if}} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear
{\ADD{it}}.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{13}A foolish woman
{\ADD{is}} clamorous:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{She is}} simple, and knoweth nothing.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}For she sitteth at the door of her house,

\par }{\Q On a seat in the high places of the city,


\par }{\Q \VS{15}To call passengers

\par }{\Q Who go right
{\ADD{on}} their ways:


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Whoso
{\ADD{is}} simple, let him turn in hither:

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{as for}} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Stolen waters are sweet,

\par }{\Q And bread
{\ADD{eaten}} in secret is pleasant.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}But he knoweth not that the dead
{\ADD{are}} there;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And that}} her guests
{\ADD{are}} in the depths of hell.




\par }\Chap{10}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The proverbs of Solomon.

\par }{\Q A wise son maketh a glad father:

\par }{\Q But a foolish son
{\ADD{is}} the heaviness of his mother.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Treasures of wickedness profit nothing:

\par }{\Q But righteousness delivereth from death.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
{\SC{Lord}} will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:

\par }{\Q But he casteth away the substance of the wicked.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{He becometh}} poor that dealeth
{\ADD{with}} a slack hand:

\par }{\Q But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}He that gathereth in summer
{\ADD{is}} a wise son:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} he that sleepeth in harvest
{\ADD{is}} a son that causeth shame.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Blessings
{\ADD{are}} upon the head of the just:

\par }{\Q But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The memory of the just
{\ADD{is}} blessed:

\par }{\Q But the name of the wicked shall rot.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The wise in heart will receive commandments:

\par }{\Q But a prating fool shall fall.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

\par }{\Q But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}He that winketh
{\ADD{with}} the eye causeth sorrow:

\par }{\Q But a prating fool shall fall.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}The mouth of a righteous
{\ADD{man is}} a well of life:

\par }{\Q But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Hatred stirreth up strifes:

\par }{\Q But love covereth all sins.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

\par }{\Q But a rod
{\ADD{is}} for the back of him that is void of understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Wise
{\ADD{men}} lay up knowledge:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of the foolish
{\ADD{is}} near destruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The rich
{\ADD{man’s}} wealth
{\ADD{is}} his strong city:

\par }{\Q The destruction of the poor
{\ADD{is}} their poverty.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}The labour of the righteous
{\ADD{tendeth}} to life:

\par }{\Q The fruit of the wicked to sin.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
{\ADD{is in}} the way of life that keepeth instruction:

\par }{\Q But he that refuseth reproof erreth.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}He that hideth hatred
{\ADD{with}} lying lips,

\par }{\Q And he that uttereth a slander,
{\ADD{is}} a fool.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:

\par }{\Q But he that refraineth his lips
{\ADD{is}} wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}The tongue of the just
{\ADD{is as}} choice silver:

\par }{\Q The heart of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} little worth.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}The lips of the righteous feed many:

\par }{\Q But fools die for want of wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}The blessing of the
{\SC{Lord}}, it maketh rich,

\par }{\Q And he addeth no sorrow with it.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}{\ADD{It is}} as sport to a fool to do mischief:

\par }{\Q But a man of understanding hath wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}The fear of the wicked, it shall come
{\ADD{upon}} him:

\par }{\Q But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}As the whirlwind passeth, so
{\ADD{is}} the wicked no
{\ADD{more:}}

\par }{\Q But the righteous
{\ADD{is}} an everlasting foundation.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} the sluggard to them that send him.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}} prolongeth days:

\par }{\Q But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}The hope of the righteous
{\ADD{shall be}} gladness:

\par }{\Q But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}The way of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} strength to the upright:

\par }{\Q But destruction
{\ADD{shall be}} to the workers of iniquity.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}The righteous shall never be removed:

\par }{\Q But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom:

\par }{\Q But the froward tongue shall be cut out.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of the wicked
{\ADD{speaketh}} frowardness.




\par }\PoetryChap{11}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A false balance
{\ADD{is}} abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But a just weight
{\ADD{is}} his delight.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{When}} pride cometh, then cometh shame:

\par }{\Q But with the lowly
{\ADD{is}} wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The integrity of the upright shall guide them:

\par }{\Q But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

\par }{\Q But righteousness delivereth from death.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

\par }{\Q But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

\par }{\Q But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}When a wicked man dieth,
{\ADD{his}} expectation shall perish:

\par }{\Q And the hope of unjust
{\ADD{men}} perisheth.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

\par }{\Q And the wicked cometh in his stead.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}A hypocrite with
{\ADD{his}} mouth destroyeth his neighbour:

\par }{\Q But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

\par }{\Q And when the wicked perish,
{\ADD{there is}} shouting.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted:

\par }{\Q But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:

\par }{\Q But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}A talebearer revealeth secrets:

\par }{\Q But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Where no counsel
{\ADD{is}}, the people fall:

\par }{\Q But in the multitude of counsellers
{\ADD{there is}} safety.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}He that is surety for a stranger shall smart
{\ADD{for it:}}

\par }{\Q And he that hateth suretiship
{\ADD{is}} sure.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}A gracious woman retaineth honour:

\par }{\Q And strong
{\ADD{men}} retain riches.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{he that is}} cruel troubleth his own flesh.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}The wicked worketh a deceitful work:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{to}} him that soweth righteousness
{\ADD{shall be}} a sure reward.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}As righteousness
{\ADD{tendeth}} to life:

\par }{\Q So he that pursueth evil
{\ADD{pursueth it}} to his own death.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{They that are}} of a froward heart
{\ADD{are}} abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{such as are}} upright in
{\ADD{their}} way
{\ADD{are}} his delight.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{Though}} hand
{\ADD{join}} in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:

\par }{\Q But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{As}} a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{So is}} a fair woman which is without discretion.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}The desire of the righteous
{\ADD{is}} only good:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the expectation of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} wrath.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth;

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{there is}} that withholdeth more than is meet, but
{\ADD{it tendeth}} to poverty.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The liberal soul shall be made fat:

\par }{\Q And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him:

\par }{\Q But blessing
{\ADD{shall be}} upon the head of him that selleth
{\ADD{it}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:

\par }{\Q But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come
{\ADD{unto}} him.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

\par }{\Q But the righteous shall flourish as a branch.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:

\par }{\Q And the fool
{\ADD{shall be}} servant to the wise of heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}The fruit of the righteous
{\ADD{is}} a tree of life;

\par }{\Q And he that winneth souls
{\ADD{is}} wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:

\par }{\Q Much more the wicked and the sinner.




\par }\PoetryChap{12}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge:

\par }{\Q But he that hateth reproof
{\ADD{is}} brutish.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}A good
{\ADD{man}} obtaineth favour of the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}A man shall not be established by wickedness:

\par }{\Q But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}A virtuous woman
{\ADD{is}} a crown to her husband:

\par }{\Q But she that maketh ashamed
{\ADD{is}} as rottenness in his bones.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}The thoughts of the righteous
{\ADD{are}} right:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the counsels of the wicked
{\ADD{are}} deceit.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}The words of the wicked
{\ADD{are}} to lie in wait
{\ADD{for}} blood:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The wicked
{\ADD{are}} overthrown, and
{\ADD{are}} not:

\par }{\Q But the house of the righteous shall stand.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

\par }{\Q But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{He that is}} despised, and hath a servant,
{\ADD{is}} better

\par }{\Q Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}A righteous
{\ADD{man}} regardeth the life of his beast:

\par }{\Q But the tender mercies of the wicked
{\ADD{are}} cruel.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied
{\ADD{with}} bread:

\par }{\Q But he that followeth vain
{\ADD{persons is}} void of understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}The wicked desireth the net of evil
{\ADD{men:}}

\par }{\Q But the root of the righteous yieldeth
{\ADD{fruit}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}The wicked is snared by the transgression of
{\ADD{his}} lips:

\par }{\Q But the just shall come out of trouble.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}A man shall be satisfied
{\ADD{with}} good by the fruit of
{\ADD{his}} mouth:

\par }{\Q And the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The way of a fool
{\ADD{is}} right in his own eyes:

\par }{\Q But he that hearkeneth unto counsel
{\ADD{is}} wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}A fool’s wrath is presently known:

\par }{\Q But a prudent
{\ADD{man}} covereth shame.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{He that}} speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

\par }{\Q But a false witness deceit.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

\par }{\Q But the tongue of the wise
{\ADD{is}} health.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

\par }{\Q But a lying tongue
{\ADD{is}} but for a moment.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Deceit
{\ADD{is}} in the heart of them that imagine evil:

\par }{\Q But to the counsellers of peace
{\ADD{is}} joy.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}There shall no evil happen to the just:

\par }{\Q But the wicked shall be filled
{\ADD{with}} mischief.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Lying lips
{\ADD{are}} abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But they that deal truly
{\ADD{are}} his delight.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

\par }{\Q But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

\par }{\Q But the slothful shall be under tribute.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

\par }{\Q But a good word maketh it glad.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}The righteous
{\ADD{is}} more excellent than his neighbour:

\par }{\Q But the way of the wicked seduceth them.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The slothful
{\ADD{man}} roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

\par }{\Q But the substance of a diligent man
{\ADD{is}} precious.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}In the way of righteousness
{\ADD{is}} life;

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{in}} the pathway
{\ADD{thereof there is}} no death.




\par }\PoetryChap{13}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A wise son
{\ADD{heareth his}} father’s instruction:

\par }{\Q But a scorner heareth not rebuke.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}A man shall eat good by the fruit of
{\ADD{his}} mouth:

\par }{\Q But the soul of the transgressors
{\ADD{shall eat}} violence.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}The soul of the sluggard desireth, and
{\ADD{hath}} nothing:

\par }{\Q But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A righteous
{\ADD{man}} hateth lying:

\par }{\Q But a wicked
{\ADD{man}} is loathsome, and cometh to shame.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Righteousness keepeth
{\ADD{him that is}} upright in the way:

\par }{\Q But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}There is that maketh himself rich, yet
{\ADD{hath}} nothing:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{There is}} that maketh himself poor, yet
{\ADD{hath}} great riches.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The ransom of a man’s life
{\ADD{are}} his riches:

\par }{\Q But the poor heareth not rebuke.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}The light of the righteous rejoiceth:

\par }{\Q But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Only by pride cometh contention:

\par }{\Q But with the well advised
{\ADD{is}} wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}Wealth
{\ADD{gotten}} by vanity shall be diminished:

\par }{\Q But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{when}} the desire cometh,
{\ADD{it is}} a tree of life.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed:

\par }{\Q But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The law of the wise
{\ADD{is}} a fountain of life,

\par }{\Q To depart from the snares of death.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Good understanding giveth favour:

\par }{\Q But the way of transgressors
{\ADD{is}} hard.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Every prudent
{\ADD{man}} dealeth with knowledge:

\par }{\Q But a fool layeth open
{\ADD{his}} folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:

\par }{\Q But a faithful ambassador
{\ADD{is}} health.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Poverty and shame
{\ADD{shall be to}} him that refuseth instruction:

\par }{\Q But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{it is}} abomination to fools to depart from evil.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}He that walketh with wise
{\ADD{men}} shall be wise:

\par }{\Q But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}Evil pursueth sinners:

\par }{\Q But to the righteous good shall be repayed.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}A good
{\ADD{man}} leaveth an inheritance to
{\ADD{his}} children’s children:

\par }{\Q And the wealth of the sinner
{\ADD{is}} laid up for the just.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Much food
{\ADD{is in}} the tillage of the poor:

\par }{\Q But there is
{\ADD{that is}} destroyed for want of judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

\par }{\Q But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul:

\par }{\Q But the belly of the wicked shall want.




\par }\PoetryChap{14}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Every wise woman buildeth her house:

\par }{\Q But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}In the mouth of the foolish
{\ADD{is}} a rod of pride:

\par }{\Q But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Where no oxen
{\ADD{are}}, the crib
{\ADD{is}} clean:

\par }{\Q But much increase
{\ADD{is}} by the strength of the ox.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A faithful witness will not lie:

\par }{\Q But a false witness will utter lies.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}A scorner seeketh wisdom, and
{\ADD{findeth it}} not:

\par }{\Q But knowledge
{\ADD{is}} easy unto him that understandeth.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Go from the presence of a foolish man,

\par }{\Q When thou perceivest not
{\ADD{in him}} the lips of knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The wisdom of the prudent
{\ADD{is}} to understand his way:

\par }{\Q But the folly of fools
{\ADD{is}} deceit.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Fools make a mock at sin:

\par }{\Q But among the righteous
{\ADD{there is}} favour.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The heart knoweth his own bitterness;

\par }{\Q And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:

\par }{\Q But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,

\par }{\Q But the end thereof
{\ADD{are}} the ways of death.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;

\par }{\Q And the end of that mirth
{\ADD{is}} heaviness.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:

\par }{\Q And a good man
{\ADD{shall be satisfied}} from himself.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The simple believeth every word:

\par }{\Q But the prudent
{\ADD{man}} looketh well to his going.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}A wise
{\ADD{man}} feareth, and departeth from evil:

\par }{\Q But the fool rageth, and
{\ADD{is}} confident.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{He that is}} soon angry dealeth foolishly:

\par }{\Q And a man of wicked devices is hated.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}The simple inherit folly:

\par }{\Q But the prudent are crowned
{\ADD{with}} knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The evil bow before the good;

\par }{\Q And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:

\par }{\Q But the rich
{\ADD{hath}} many friends.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:

\par }{\Q But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy
{\ADD{is}} he.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Do they not err that devise evil?

\par }{\Q But mercy and truth
{\ADD{shall be to}} them that devise good.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}In all labour there is profit:

\par }{\Q But the talk of the lips
{\ADD{tendeth}} only to penury.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}The crown of the wise
{\ADD{is}} their riches:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the foolishness of fools
{\ADD{is}} folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}A true witness delivereth souls:

\par }{\Q But a deceitful
{\ADD{witness}} speaketh lies.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}In the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} strong confidence:

\par }{\Q And his children shall have a place of refuge.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} a fountain of life,

\par }{\Q To depart from the snares of death.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}In the multitude of people
{\ADD{is}} the king’s honour:

\par }{\Q But in the want of people
{\ADD{is}} the destruction of the prince.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}{\ADD{He that is}} slow to wrath
{\ADD{is}} of great understanding:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{he that is}} hasty of spirit exalteth folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}A sound heart
{\ADD{is}} the life of the flesh:

\par }{\Q But envy the rottenness of the bones.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:

\par }{\Q But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:

\par }{\Q But the righteous hath hope in his death.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{that which is}} in the midst of fools is made known.


\par }{\Q \VS{34}Righteousness exalteth a nation:

\par }{\Q But sin
{\ADD{is}} a reproach to any people.


\par }{\Q \VS{35}The king’s favour
{\ADD{is}} toward a wise servant:

\par }{\Q But his wrath is
{\ADD{against}} him that causeth shame.




\par }\PoetryChap{15}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A soft answer turneth away wrath:

\par }{\Q But grievous words stir up anger.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The eyes of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{are}} in every place,

\par }{\Q Beholding the evil and the good.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}A wholesome tongue
{\ADD{is}} a tree of life:

\par }{\Q But perverseness therein
{\ADD{is}} a breach in the spirit.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A fool despiseth his father’s instruction:

\par }{\Q But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{In}} the house of the righteous
{\ADD{is}} much treasure:

\par }{\Q But in the revenues of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} trouble.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:

\par }{\Q But the heart of the foolish
{\ADD{doeth}} not so.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The sacrifice of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} an abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But the prayer of the upright
{\ADD{is}} his delight.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}The way of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} an abomination unto the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Correction
{\ADD{is}} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} he that hateth reproof shall die.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}Hell and destruction
{\ADD{are}} before the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q How much more then the hearts of the children of men?


\par }{\Q \VS{12}A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:

\par }{\Q Neither will he go unto the wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:

\par }{\Q But by sorrow of the heart the spirit
{\ADD{is}} broken.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}All the days of the afflicted
{\ADD{are}} evil:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{he that is}} of a merry heart
{\ADD{hath}} a continual feast.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Better
{\ADD{is}} little with the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}

\par }{\Q Than great treasure and trouble therewith.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Better
{\ADD{is}} a dinner of herbs where love is,

\par }{\Q Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}A wrathful man stirreth up strife:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{he that is}} slow to anger appeaseth strife.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The way of the slothful
{\ADD{man is}} as a hedge of thorns:

\par }{\Q But the way of the righteous
{\ADD{is}} made plain.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}A wise son maketh a glad father:

\par }{\Q But a foolish man despiseth his mother.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}Folly
{\ADD{is}} joy to
{\ADD{him that is}} destitute of wisdom:

\par }{\Q But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Without counsel purposes
{\ADD{are}} disappointed:

\par }{\Q But in the multitude of counsellers
{\ADD{they}} are established.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:

\par }{\Q And a word
{\ADD{spoken}} in due season, how good
{\ADD{is it!}}


\par }{\Q \VS{24}The way of life
{\ADD{is}} above to the wise,

\par }{\Q That
{\ADD{he}} may depart from hell beneath.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
{\SC{Lord}} will destroy the house of the proud:

\par }{\Q But he will establish the border of the widow.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}The thoughts of the wicked
{\ADD{are}} an abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{the words of}} the pure
{\ADD{are}} pleasant words.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

\par }{\Q But he that hateth gifts shall live.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:

\par }{\Q But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil
{\ADD{things}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}The
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} far from the wicked:

\par }{\Q But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} a good report maketh the bones fat.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}The ear that heareth the reproof of life

\par }{\Q Abideth among the wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

\par }{\Q But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} the instruction of wisdom;

\par }{\Q And before honour
{\ADD{is}} humility.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{16}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The preparations of the heart in man,

\par }{\Q And the answer of the tongue,
{\ADD{is}} from the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}All the ways of a man
{\ADD{are}} clean in his own eyes;

\par }{\Q But the
{\SC{Lord}} weigheth the spirits.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Commit thy works unto the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q And thy thoughts shall be established.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
{\SC{Lord}} hath made all
{\ADD{things}} for himself:

\par }{\Q Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Every one
{\ADD{that is}} proud in heart
{\ADD{is}} an abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Though}} hand
{\ADD{join}} in hand, he shall not be unpunished.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

\par }{\Q And by the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{men}} depart from evil.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}When a man’s ways please the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Better
{\ADD{is}} a little with righteousness

\par }{\Q Than great revenues without right.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}A man’s heart deviseth his way:

\par }{\Q But the
{\SC{Lord}} directeth his steps.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}A divine sentence
{\ADD{is}} in the lips of the king:

\par }{\Q His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}A just weight and balance
{\ADD{are}} the
{\SC{Lord’s}}:

\par }{\Q All the weights of the bag
{\ADD{are}} his work.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{It is}} an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

\par }{\Q For the throne is established by righteousness.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Righteous lips
{\ADD{are}} the delight of kings;

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{they}} love him that speaketh right.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The wrath of a king
{\ADD{is as}} messengers of death:

\par }{\Q But a wise man will pacify it.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}In the light of the king’s countenance
{\ADD{is}} life;

\par }{\Q And his favour
{\ADD{is}} as a cloud of the latter rain.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}How much better
{\ADD{is it}} to get wisdom than gold!

\par }{\Q And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!


\par }{\Q \VS{17}The highway of the upright
{\ADD{is}} to depart from evil:

\par }{\Q He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Pride
{\ADD{goeth}} before destruction,

\par }{\Q And a haughty spirit before a fall.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}Better
{\ADD{it is to be}} of an humble spirit with the lowly,

\par }{\Q Than to divide the spoil with the proud.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

\par }{\Q And whoso trusteth in the
{\SC{Lord}}, happy
{\ADD{is}} he.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

\par }{\Q And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Understanding
{\ADD{is}} a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

\par }{\Q But the instruction of fools
{\ADD{is}} folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

\par }{\Q And addeth learning to his lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Pleasant words
{\ADD{are as}} a honeycomb,

\par }{\Q Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

\par }{\Q But the end thereof
{\ADD{are}} the ways of death.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}He that laboureth laboureth for himself;

\par }{\Q For his mouth craveth it of him.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}An ungodly man diggeth up evil:

\par }{\Q And in his lips
{\ADD{there is}} as a burning fire.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}A froward man soweth strife:

\par }{\Q And a whisperer separateth chief friends.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}A violent man enticeth his neighbour,

\par }{\Q And leadeth him into the way
{\ADD{that is}} not good.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:

\par }{\Q Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}The hoary head
{\ADD{is}} a crown of glory,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{If}} it be found in the way of righteousness.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}{\ADD{He that is}} slow to anger
{\ADD{is}} better than the mighty;

\par }{\Q And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}The lot is cast into the lap;

\par }{\Q But the whole disposing thereof
{\ADD{is}} of the
{\SC{Lord}}.




\par }\PoetryChap{17}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Better
{\ADD{is}} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

\par }{\Q Than a house full
{\ADD{of}} sacrifices with strife.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

\par }{\Q And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The fining pot
{\ADD{is}} for silver, and the furnace for gold:

\par }{\Q But the
{\SC{Lord}} trieth the hearts.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Children’s children
{\ADD{are}} the crown of old men;

\par }{\Q And the glory of children
{\ADD{are}} their fathers.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Excellent speech becometh not a fool:

\par }{\Q Much less do lying lips a prince.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}A gift
{\ADD{is as}} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:

\par }{\Q Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;

\par }{\Q But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}A reproof entereth more into a wise
{\ADD{man}}

\par }{\Q Than an hundred stripes into a fool.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}An evil
{\ADD{man}} seeketh only rebellion:

\par }{\Q Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{Let}} a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man,

\par }{\Q Rather than a fool in his folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso rewardeth evil for good,

\par }{\Q Evil shall not depart from his house.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The beginning of strife
{\ADD{is as}} when one letteth out water:

\par }{\Q Therefore leave off contention, before
{\ADD{it}} be meddled with.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just,

\par }{\Q Even they both
{\ADD{are}} abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Wherefore
{\ADD{is there}} a price in the hand of a fool

\par }{\Q To get wisdom, seeing
{\ADD{he hath}} no heart
{\ADD{to it?}}


\par }{\Q \VS{17}A friend loveth at all times,

\par }{\Q And a brother is born for adversity.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}A man void of understanding striketh hands,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} becometh surety in the presence of his friend.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}He loveth transgression that loveth strife:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:

\par }{\Q And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}He that begetteth a fool
{\ADD{doeth it}} to his sorrow:

\par }{\Q And the father of a fool hath no joy.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}A merry heart doeth good
{\ADD{like}} a medicine:

\par }{\Q But a broken spirit drieth the bones.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}A wicked
{\ADD{man}} taketh a gift out of the bosom

\par }{\Q To pervert the ways of judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Wisdom
{\ADD{is}} before him that hath understanding;

\par }{\Q But the eyes of a fool
{\ADD{are}} in the ends of the earth.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}A foolish son
{\ADD{is}} a grief to his father,

\par }{\Q And bitterness to her that bare him.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}Also to punish the just
{\ADD{is}} not good,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Nor}} to strike princes for equity.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}He that hath knowledge spareth his words:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} he that shutteth his lips
{\ADD{is esteemed a man}} of understanding.




\par }\PoetryChap{18}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} intermeddleth with all wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}A fool hath no delight in understanding,

\par }{\Q But that his heart may discover itself.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}When the wicked cometh,
{\ADD{then}} cometh also contempt,

\par }{\Q And with ignominy reproach.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}The words of a man’s mouth
{\ADD{are as}} deep waters,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} the wellspring of wisdom
{\ADD{as}} a flowing brook.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{It is}} not good to accept the person of the wicked,

\par }{\Q To overthrow the righteous in judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}A fool’s lips enter into contention,

\par }{\Q And his mouth calleth for strokes.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}A fool’s mouth
{\ADD{is}} his destruction,

\par }{\Q And his lips
{\ADD{are}} the snare of his soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The words of a talebearer
{\ADD{are}} as wounds,

\par }{\Q And they go down
{\ADD{into}} the innermost parts of the belly.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}He also that is slothful in his work

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is}} brother to him that is a great waster.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The name of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} a strong tower:

\par }{\Q The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}The rich
{\ADD{man’s}} wealth
{\ADD{is}} his strong city,

\par }{\Q And as a high wall in his own conceit.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,

\par }{\Q And before honour
{\ADD{is}} humility.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}He that answereth a matter before he heareth
{\ADD{it}},

\par }{\Q It
{\ADD{is}} folly and shame unto him.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

\par }{\Q But a wounded spirit who can bear?


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

\par }{\Q And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}A man’s gift maketh room for him,

\par }{\Q And bringeth him before great
{\ADD{men}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{He that is}} first in his own cause
{\ADD{seemeth}} just;

\par }{\Q But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}The lot causeth contentions to cease,

\par }{\Q And parteth between the mighty.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}A brother offended
{\ADD{is harder to be won}} than a strong city:

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{their}} contentions
{\ADD{are}} like the bars of a castle.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And with}} the increase of his lips shall he be filled.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}Death and life
{\ADD{are}} in the power of the tongue:

\par }{\Q And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{Whoso}} findeth a wife findeth a good
{\ADD{thing}},

\par }{\Q And obtaineth favour of the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}The poor useth intreaties;

\par }{\Q But the rich answereth roughly.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:

\par }{\Q And there is a friend
{\ADD{that}} sticketh closer than a brother.




\par }\PoetryChap{19}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Better
{\ADD{is}} the poor that walketh in his integrity,

\par }{\Q Than
{\ADD{he that is}} perverse in his lips, and
{\ADD{is}} a fool.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Also,
{\ADD{that}} the soul
{\ADD{be}} without knowledge,
{\ADD{it is}} not good;

\par }{\Q And he that hasteth with
{\ADD{his}} feet, sinneth.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The foolishness of man perverteth his way:

\par }{\Q And his heart fretteth against the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Wealth maketh many friends;

\par }{\Q But the poor is separated from his neighbour.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A false witness shall not be unpunished,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{he that}} speaketh lies shall not escape.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Many will intreat the favour of the prince:

\par }{\Q And every
{\ADD{man is}} a friend to him that giveth gifts.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}All the brethren of the poor do hate him:

\par }{\Q How much more do his friends go far from him!

\par }{\Q He pursueth
{\ADD{them with}} words,
{\ADD{yet}} they
{\ADD{are}} wanting
{\ADD{to him}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul:

\par }{\Q He that keepeth understanding shall find good.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}A false witness shall not be unpunished,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{he that}} speaketh lies shall perish.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Delight
{\ADD{is}} not seemly for a fool;

\par }{\Q Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}The discretion of a man deferreth his anger;

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{it is}} his glory to pass over a transgression.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}The king’s wrath
{\ADD{is}} as the roaring of a lion;

\par }{\Q But his favour
{\ADD{is}} as dew upon the grass.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}A foolish son
{\ADD{is}} the calamity of his father:

\par }{\Q And the contentions of a wife
{\ADD{are}} a continual dropping.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}House and riches
{\ADD{are}} the inheritance of fathers:

\par }{\Q And a prudent wife
{\ADD{is}} from the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep;

\par }{\Q And an idle soul shall suffer hunger.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} he that despiseth his ways shall die.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the
{\SC{Lord}};

\par }{\Q And that which he hath given will he pay him again.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Chasten thy son while there is hope,

\par }{\Q And let not thy soul spare for his crying.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{A man}} of great wrath
{\ADD{shall}} suffer punishment:

\par }{\Q For if thou deliver
{\ADD{him}}, yet thou must do
{\ADD{it}} again.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Hear counsel, and receive instruction,

\par }{\Q That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{There are}} many devices in a man’s heart;

\par }{\Q Nevertheless the counsel of the
{\SC{Lord}}, that shall stand.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}The desire of a man
{\ADD{is}} his kindness:

\par }{\Q And a poor
{\ADD{man is}} better than a liar.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}The fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{tendeth}} to life:

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{he that hath it}} shall abide satisfied;

\par }{\Q He shall not be visited
{\ADD{with}} evil.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}A slothful
{\ADD{man}} hideth his hand in
{\ADD{his}} bosom,

\par }{\Q And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware:

\par }{\Q And reprove one that hath understanding,
{\ADD{and}} he will understand knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}He that wasteth
{\ADD{his}} father,
{\ADD{and}} chaseth away
{\ADD{his}} mother,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is}} a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Cease, my son, to hear the instruction

\par }{\Q {\ADD{That causeth}} to err from the words of knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:

\par }{\Q And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}Judgments are prepared for scorners,

\par }{\Q And stripes for the back of fools.




\par }\PoetryChap{20}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Wine
{\ADD{is}} a mocker, strong drink
{\ADD{is}} raging:

\par }{\Q And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}The fear of a king
{\ADD{is}} as the roaring of a lion:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Whoso}} provoketh him to anger sinneth
{\ADD{against}} his own soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{It is}} an honour for a man to cease from strife:

\par }{\Q But every fool will be meddling.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold;

\par }{\Q Therefore shall he beg in harvest, and
{\ADD{have}} nothing.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Counsel in the heart of man
{\ADD{is like}} deep water;

\par }{\Q But a man of understanding will draw it out.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:

\par }{\Q But a faithful man who can find?


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The just
{\ADD{man}} walketh in his integrity:

\par }{\Q His children
{\ADD{are}} blessed after him.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment

\par }{\Q Scattereth
{\ADD{away}} all evil with his eyes.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Who can say, I have made my heart clean,

\par }{\Q I am pure from my sin?


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Divers weights,
{\ADD{and}} divers measures,

\par }{\Q Both of them
{\ADD{are}} alike abomination to the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}Even a child is known by his doings,

\par }{\Q Whether his work
{\ADD{be}} pure, and whether
{\ADD{it be}} right.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}The hearing ear, and the seeing eye,

\par }{\Q The
{\SC{Lord}} hath made even both of them.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty;

\par }{\Q Open thine eyes,
{\ADD{and}} thou shalt be satisfied
{\ADD{with}} bread.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{It is}} naught,
{\ADD{it is}} naught, saith the buyer:

\par }{\Q But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}There is gold, and a multitude of rubies:

\par }{\Q But the lips of knowledge
{\ADD{are}} a precious jewel.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Take his garment that is surety
{\ADD{for}} a stranger:

\par }{\Q And take a pledge of him for a strange
{\ADD{woman}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Bread of deceit
{\ADD{is}} sweet to a man;

\par }{\Q But afterwards his mouth shall be filled
{\ADD{with}} gravel.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Every purpose is established by counsel:

\par }{\Q And with good advice make war.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}He that goeth about
{\ADD{as}} a talebearer revealeth secrets:

\par }{\Q Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth
{\ADD{with}} his lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Whoso curseth his father or his mother,

\par }{\Q His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}An inheritance
{\ADD{may be}} gotten hastily at the beginning;

\par }{\Q But the end thereof shall not be blessed.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Say not thou, I will recompense evil;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} wait on the
{\SC{Lord}}, and he shall save thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Divers weights
{\ADD{are}} an abomination unto the
{\SC{Lord}};

\par }{\Q And a false balance
{\ADD{is}} not good.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Man’s goings
{\ADD{are}} of the
{\SC{Lord}};

\par }{\Q How can a man then understand his own way?


\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{It is}} a snare to the man
{\ADD{who}} devoureth
{\ADD{that which is}} holy,

\par }{\Q And after vows to make inquiry.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}A wise king scattereth the wicked,

\par }{\Q And bringeth the wheel over them.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The spirit of man
{\ADD{is}} the candle of the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q Searching all the inward parts of the belly.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Mercy and truth preserve the king:

\par }{\Q And his throne is upholden by mercy.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}The glory of young men
{\ADD{is}} their strength:

\par }{\Q And the beauty of old men
{\ADD{is}} the gray head.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil:

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{do}} stripes the inward parts of the belly.




\par }\PoetryChap{21}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The king’s heart
{\ADD{is}} in the hand of the
{\SC{Lord}},
{\ADD{as}} the rivers of water:

\par }{\Q He turneth it whithersoever he will.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Every way of a man
{\ADD{is}} right in his own eyes:

\par }{\Q But the
{\SC{Lord}} pondereth the hearts.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}To do justice and judgment

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is}} more acceptable to the
{\SC{Lord}} than sacrifice.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}A high look, and a proud heart,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} the plowing of the wicked,
{\ADD{is}} sin.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}The thoughts of the diligent
{\ADD{tend}} only to plenteousness;

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{of}} every one that is hasty only to want.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}The getting of treasures by a lying tongue

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is}} a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them;

\par }{\Q Because they refuse to do judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The way of man
{\ADD{is}} froward and strange:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{as for}} the pure, his work
{\ADD{is}} right.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{It is}} better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,

\par }{\Q Than with a brawling woman in a wide house.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The soul of the wicked desireth evil:

\par }{\Q His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:

\par }{\Q And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}The righteous
{\ADD{man}} wisely considereth the house of the wicked:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But God}} overthroweth the wicked for
{\ADD{their}} wickedness.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor,

\par }{\Q He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}A gift in secret pacifieth anger:

\par }{\Q And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{It is}} joy to the just to do judgment:

\par }{\Q But destruction
{\ADD{shall be}} to the workers of iniquity.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding

\par }{\Q Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}He that loveth pleasure
{\ADD{shall be}} a poor man:

\par }{\Q He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}The wicked
{\ADD{shall be}} a ransom for the righteous,

\par }{\Q And the transgressor for the upright.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{It is}} better to dwell in the wilderness,

\par }{\Q Than with a contentious and an angry woman.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{There is}} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

\par }{\Q But a foolish man spendeth it up.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}He that followeth after righteousness and mercy

\par }{\Q Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}A wise
{\ADD{man}} scaleth the city of the mighty,

\par }{\Q And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue

\par }{\Q Keepeth his soul from troubles.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Proud
{\ADD{and}} haughty scorner
{\ADD{is}} his name,

\par }{\Q Who dealeth in proud wrath.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The desire of the slothful killeth him;

\par }{\Q For his hands refuse to labour.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}He coveteth greedily all the day long:

\par }{\Q But the righteous giveth and spareth not.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The sacrifice of the wicked
{\ADD{is}} abomination:

\par }{\Q How much more,
{\ADD{when}} he bringeth it with a wicked mind?


\par }{\Q \VS{28}A false witness shall perish:

\par }{\Q But the man that heareth, speaketh constantly.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}A wicked man hardeneth his face:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{as for}} the upright, he directeth his way.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}{\ADD{There is}} no wisdom nor understanding

\par }{\Q Nor counsel against the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}The horse
{\ADD{is}} prepared against the day of battle:

\par }{\Q But safety
{\ADD{is}} of the
{\SC{Lord}}.




\par }\PoetryChap{22}{\Q \VerseOne{1}A
{\ADD{good}} name
{\ADD{is}} rather to be chosen than great riches,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} loving favour rather than silver and gold.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}The rich and poor meet together:

\par }{\Q The
{\SC{Lord}}
{\ADD{is}} the Maker of them all.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}A prudent
{\ADD{man}} foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:

\par }{\Q But the simple pass on, and are punished.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}By humility
{\ADD{and}} the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}}

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Are}} riches, and honour, and life.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Thorns
{\ADD{and}} snares
{\ADD{are}} in the way of the froward:

\par }{\Q He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Train up a child in the way he should go:

\par }{\Q And when he is old, he will not depart from it.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The rich ruleth over the poor,

\par }{\Q And the borrower
{\ADD{is}} servant to the lender.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity:

\par }{\Q And the rod of his anger shall fail.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed;

\par }{\Q For he giveth of his bread to the poor.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;

\par }{\Q Yea, strife and reproach shall cease.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}He that loveth pureness of heart,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{For}} the grace of his lips the king
{\ADD{shall be}} his friend.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}The eyes of the
{\SC{Lord}} preserve knowledge,

\par }{\Q And he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}The slothful
{\ADD{man}} saith,
{\ADD{There is}} a lion without,

\par }{\Q I shall be slain in the streets.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The mouth of strange
{\ADD{women is}} a deep pit:

\par }{\Q He that is abhorred of the
{\SC{Lord}} shall fall therein.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Foolishness
{\ADD{is}} bound in the heart of a child;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}He that oppresseth the poor to increase his
{\ADD{riches}},

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} he that giveth to the rich,
{\ADD{shall}} surely
{\ADD{come}} to want.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{17}Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,

\par }{\Q And apply thine heart unto my knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
{\ADD{it is}} a pleasant
{\ADD{thing}} if thou keep them within thee;

\par }{\Q They shall withal be fitted in thy lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}That thy trust may be in the
{\SC{Lord}},

\par }{\Q I have made known to thee
{\ADD{this}} day, even
{\ADD{to}} thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Have not I written to thee excellent things

\par }{\Q In counsels and knowledge,


\par }{\Q \VS{21}That
{\ADD{I}} might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth;

\par }{\Q That
{\ADD{thou}} mightest answer the words
{\ADD{of}} truth to them that send
{\ADD{unto}} thee?


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{22}Rob not the poor, because he
{\ADD{is}} poor:

\par }{\Q Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:


\par }{\Q \VS{23}For the
{\SC{Lord}} will plead their cause,

\par }{\Q And spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Make no friendship with an angry man;

\par }{\Q And with a furious man thou shalt not go:


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Lest thou learn his ways,

\par }{\Q And get a snare to thy soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}Be not thou
{\ADD{one}} of them that strike hands,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Or}} of them that are sureties for debts.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}If thou hast nothing to pay,

\par }{\Q Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Remove not the ancient landmark,

\par }{\Q Which thy fathers have set.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{29}Seest thou a man diligent in his business?

\par }{\Q He shall stand before kings;

\par }{\Q He shall not stand before mean
{\ADD{men}}.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{23}{\Q \VerseOne{1}When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,

\par }{\Q Consider diligently what
{\ADD{is}} before thee:


\par }{\Q \VS{2}And put a knife to thy throat,

\par }{\Q If thou
{\ADD{be}} a man given to appetite.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be not desirous of his dainties:

\par }{\Q For they
{\ADD{are}} deceitful meat.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Labour not to be rich:

\par }{\Q Cease from thine own wisdom.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not?

\par }{\Q For
{\ADD{riches}} certainly make themselves wings;

\par }{\Q They fly away as an eagle
{\ADD{toward}} heaven.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{6}Eat thou not the bread of
{\ADD{him that hath}} an evil eye,

\par }{\Q Neither desire thou his dainty meats:


\par }{\Q \VS{7}For as he thinketh in his heart, so
{\ADD{is}} he:

\par }{\Q Eat and drink, saith he to thee;

\par }{\Q But his heart
{\ADD{is}} not with thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}The morsel
{\ADD{which}} thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up,

\par }{\Q And lose thy sweet words.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Speak not in the ears of a fool:

\par }{\Q For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Remove not the old landmark;

\par }{\Q And enter not into the fields of the fatherless:


\par }{\Q \VS{11}For their Redeemer
{\ADD{is}} mighty;

\par }{\Q He shall plead their cause with thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Apply thine heart unto instruction,

\par }{\Q And thine ears to the words of knowledge.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Withhold not correction from the child:

\par }{\Q For
{\ADD{if}} thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Thou shalt beat him with the rod,

\par }{\Q And shalt deliver his soul from hell.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{15}My son, if thine heart be wise,

\par }{\Q My heart shall rejoice, even mine.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Yea, my reins shall rejoice,

\par }{\Q When thy lips speak right things.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let not thine heart envy sinners:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{be thou}} in the fear of the
{\SC{Lord}} all the day long.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}For surely there is an end;

\par }{\Q And thine expectation shall not be cut off.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}Hear thou, my son, and be wise,

\par }{\Q And guide thine heart in the way.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Be not amongst winebibbers;

\par }{\Q Amongst riotous eaters of flesh:


\par }{\Q \VS{21}For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty:

\par }{\Q And drowsiness shall clothe
{\ADD{a man}} with rags.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{22}Hearken unto thy father that begat thee,

\par }{\Q And despise not thy mother when she is old.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Buy the truth, and sell
{\ADD{it}} not;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Also}} wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice:

\par }{\Q And he that begetteth a wise
{\ADD{child}} shall have joy of him.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}Thy father and thy mother shall be glad,

\par }{\Q And she that bare thee shall rejoice.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}My son, give me thine heart,

\par }{\Q And let thine eyes observe my ways.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}For a whore
{\ADD{is}} a deep ditch;

\par }{\Q And a strange
{\ADD{woman is}} a narrow pit.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}She also lieth in wait as
{\ADD{for}} a prey,

\par }{\Q And increaseth the transgressors among men.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{29}Who hath woe? who hath sorrow?

\par }{\Q Who hath contentions? who hath babbling?

\par }{\Q Who hath wounds without cause?

\par }{\Q Who hath redness of eyes?


\par }{\Q \VS{30}They that tarry long at the wine;

\par }{\Q They that go to seek mixt wine.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}Look not thou upon the wine when it is red,

\par }{\Q When it giveth his colour in the cup,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{When}} it moveth itself aright.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}At the last it biteth like a serpent,

\par }{\Q And stingeth like an adder.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}Thine eyes shall behold strange
{\ADD{women}},

\par }{\Q And thine heart shall utter perverse things.


\par }{\Q \VS{34}Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea,

\par }{\Q Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.


\par }{\Q \VS{35}They have stricken me,
{\ADD{shalt thou say, and}} I was not sick;

\par }{\Q They have beaten me,
{\ADD{and}} I felt
{\ADD{it}} not:

\par }{\Q When shall I awake?

\par }{\Q I will seek it yet again.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{24}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Be not thou envious against evil men,

\par }{\Q Neither desire to be with them.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}For their heart studieth destruction,

\par }{\Q And their lips talk of mischief.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Through wisdom is a house builded;

\par }{\Q And by understanding it is established:


\par }{\Q \VS{4}And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled

\par }{\Q {\ADD{With}} all precious and pleasant riches.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A wise man
{\ADD{is}} strong;

\par }{\Q Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war:

\par }{\Q And in multitude of counsellers
{\ADD{there is}} safety.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Wisdom
{\ADD{is too}} high for a fool:

\par }{\Q He openeth not his mouth in the gate.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}He that deviseth to do evil

\par }{\Q Shall be called a mischievous person.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}The thought of foolishness
{\ADD{is}} sin:

\par }{\Q And the scorner
{\ADD{is}} an abomination to men.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{If}} thou faint in the day of adversity,

\par }{\Q Thy strength
{\ADD{is}} small.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}If thou forbear to deliver
{\ADD{them that are}} drawn unto death,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{those that are}} ready to be slain;


\par }{\Q \VS{12}If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not;

\par }{\Q Doth not he that pondereth the heart consider
{\ADD{it?}}

\par }{\Q And he that keepeth thy soul, doth
{\ADD{not}} he know
{\ADD{it?}}

\par }{\Q And shall
{\ADD{not}} he render to
{\ADD{every}} man according to his works?


\par }{\Q \VS{13}My son, eat thou honey, because
{\ADD{it is}} good;

\par }{\Q And the honeycomb,
{\ADD{which is}} sweet to thy taste:


\par }{\Q \VS{14}So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul:

\par }{\Q When thou hast found
{\ADD{it}}, then there shall be a reward,

\par }{\Q And thy expectation shall not be cut off.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}Lay not wait, O wicked
{\ADD{man}}, against the dwelling of the righteous;

\par }{\Q Spoil not his resting place:


\par }{\Q \VS{16}For a just
{\ADD{man}} falleth seven
{\ADD{times}}, and riseth up
{\ADD{again:}}

\par }{\Q But the wicked shall fall into mischief.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth,

\par }{\Q And let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Lest the
{\SC{Lord}} see
{\ADD{it}}, and it displease him,

\par }{\Q And he turn away his wrath from him.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}Fret not thyself because of evil
{\ADD{men}},

\par }{\Q Neither be thou envious at the wicked;


\par }{\Q \VS{20}For there shall be no reward to the evil
{\ADD{man;}}

\par }{\Q The candle of the wicked shall be put out.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}My son, fear thou the
{\SC{Lord}} and the king:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} meddle not with them that are given to change:


\par }{\Q \VS{22}For their calamity shall rise suddenly;

\par }{\Q And who knoweth the ruin of them both?


\par }{\PP \VS{23}These
{\ADD{things}} also
{\ADD{belong}} to the wise.

\par }{\Q {\ADD{It is}} not good to have respect of persons in judgment.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}He that saith unto the wicked, Thou
{\ADD{art}} righteous;

\par }{\Q Him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:


\par }{\Q \VS{25}But to them that rebuke
{\ADD{him}} shall be delight,

\par }{\Q And a good blessing shall come upon them.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{Every man}} shall kiss
{\ADD{his}} lips

\par }{\Q That giveth a right answer.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Prepare thy work without,

\par }{\Q And make it fit for thyself in the field;

\par }{\Q And afterwards build thine house.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause;

\par }{\Q And deceive not with thy lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me:

\par }{\Q I will render to the man according to his work.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{30}I went by the field of the slothful,

\par }{\Q And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;


\par }{\Q \VS{31}And lo, it was all grown over
{\ADD{with}} thorns,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} nettles had covered the face thereof,

\par }{\Q And the stone wall thereof was broken down.


\par }{\Q \VS{32}Then I saw,
{\ADD{and}} considered
{\ADD{it}} well:

\par }{\Q I looked upon
{\ADD{it, and}} received instruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}{\ADD{Yet}} a little sleep, a little slumber,

\par }{\Q A little folding of the hands to sleep:


\par }{\Q \VS{34}So shall thy poverty come
{\ADD{as}} one that travelleth;

\par }{\Q And thy want as an armed man.




\par }\Chap{25}{\PP \VerseOne{1}These
{\ADD{are}} also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{It is}} the glory of God to conceal a thing:

\par }{\Q But the honour of kings
{\ADD{is}} to search out a matter.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}The heaven for height, and the earth for depth,

\par }{\Q And the heart of kings
{\ADD{is}} unsearchable.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Take away the dross from the silver,

\par }{\Q And there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Take away the wicked
{\ADD{from}} before the king,

\par }{\Q And his throne shall be established in righteousness.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king,

\par }{\Q And stand not in the place of great
{\ADD{men:}}


\par }{\Q \VS{7}For better
{\ADD{it is}} that it be said unto thee, Come up hither;

\par }{\Q Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince

\par }{\Q Whom thine eyes have seen.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Go not forth hastily to strive,

\par }{\Q Lest
{\ADD{thou know not}} what to do in the end thereof,

\par }{\Q When thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Debate thy cause with thy neighbour
{\ADD{himself;}}

\par }{\Q And discover not a secret
{\ADD{to}} another:


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Lest he that heareth
{\ADD{it}} put thee to shame,

\par }{\Q And thine infamy turn not away.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{11}A word fitly spoken

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} apples of gold in pictures of silver.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{As}} an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{So is}} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{So is}} a faithful messenger to them that send him:

\par }{\Q For he refresheth the soul of his masters.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} clouds and wind without rain.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,

\par }{\Q And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,

\par }{\Q Lest thou be filled there{\ADD{with}}, and vomit it.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house;

\par }{\Q Lest he be weary
{\ADD{of}} thee, and
{\ADD{so}} hate thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is}} a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}Confidence in an unfaithful
{\ADD{man}} in time of trouble

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{As}} he that taketh away a garment in cold weather,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And as}} vinegar upon nitre,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}If thine enemy
{\ADD{be}} hungry, give him bread to eat;

\par }{\Q And if he
{\ADD{be}} thirsty, give him water to drink:


\par }{\Q \VS{22}For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head,

\par }{\Q And the
{\SC{Lord}} shall reward thee.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}The north wind driveth away rain:

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{doth}} an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}{\ADD{It is}} better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,

\par }{\Q Than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{As}} cold waters to a thirsty soul,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} good news from a far country.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}A righteous
{\ADD{man}} falling down before the wicked

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is as}} a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}{\ADD{It is}} not good to eat much honey:

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{for men}} to search their own glory
{\ADD{is not}} glory.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}He that
{\ADD{hath}} no rule over his own spirit

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} a city
{\ADD{that is}} broken down,
{\ADD{and}} without walls.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{26}{\Q \VerseOne{1}As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,

\par }{\Q So honour
{\ADD{is}} not seemly for a fool.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying,

\par }{\Q So the curse causeless shall not come.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,

\par }{\Q And a rod for the fools’ back.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Answer not a fool according to his folly,

\par }{\Q Lest thou also be like unto him.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Answer a fool according to his folly,

\par }{\Q Lest he be wise in his own conceit.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool

\par }{\Q Cutteth off the feet,
{\ADD{and}} drinketh damage.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The legs of the lame are not equal:

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} a parable in the mouth of fools.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}As
{\ADD{he that}} bindeth a stone in a sling,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} he that giveth honour to a fool.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{As}} a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} a parable in the mouth of fools.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The great
{\ADD{God}} that formed all
{\ADD{things}}

\par }{\Q Both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}As a dog returneth to his vomit,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{So}} a fool returneth to his folly.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?

\par }{\Q {\ADD{There is}} more hope of a fool than of him.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{13}The slothful
{\ADD{man}} saith,
{\ADD{There is}} a lion in the way;

\par }{\Q A lion
{\ADD{is}} in the streets.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{As}} the door turneth upon his hinges,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{doth}} the slothful upon his bed.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The slothful hideth his hand in
{\ADD{his}} bosom;

\par }{\Q It grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}The sluggard
{\ADD{is}} wiser in his own conceit

\par }{\Q Than seven
{\ADD{men}} that can render a reason.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{17}He that passeth by,
{\ADD{and}} meddleth with strife
{\ADD{belonging}} not to him,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} one that taketh a dog by the ears.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}As a mad
{\ADD{man}} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,


\par }{\Q \VS{19}So
{\ADD{is}} the man
{\ADD{that}} deceiveth his neighbour,

\par }{\Q And saith, Am not I in sport?


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Where no wood is,
{\ADD{there}} the fire goeth out:

\par }{\Q So where
{\ADD{there is}} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{As}} coals
{\ADD{are}} to burning coals, and wood to fire;

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} a contentious man to kindle strife.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}The words of a talebearer
{\ADD{are}} as wounds,

\par }{\Q And they go down
{\ADD{into}} the innermost parts of the belly.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}Burning lips and a wicked heart

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Are like}} a potsherd covered with silver dross.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}He that hateth dissembleth with his lips,

\par }{\Q And layeth up deceit within him;


\par }{\Q \VS{25}When he speaketh fair, believe him not:

\par }{\Q For
{\ADD{there are}} seven abominations in his heart.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{Whose}} hatred is covered by deceit,

\par }{\Q His wickedness shall be shewed before the
{\ADD{whole}} congregation.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein:

\par }{\Q And he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}A lying tongue hateth
{\ADD{those that are}} afflicted by it;

\par }{\Q And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{27}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Boast not thyself of to morrow;

\par }{\Q For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let another
{\ADD{man}} praise thee, and not thine own mouth;

\par }{\Q A stranger, and not thine own lips.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}A stone
{\ADD{is}} heavy, and the sand weighty;

\par }{\Q But a fool’s wrath
{\ADD{is}} heavier than them both.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Wrath
{\ADD{is}} cruel, and anger
{\ADD{is}} outrageous;

\par }{\Q But who is able to stand before envy?


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Open rebuke
{\ADD{is}} better than secret love.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Faithful
{\ADD{are}} the wounds of a friend;

\par }{\Q But the kisses of an enemy
{\ADD{are}} deceitful.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The full soul loatheth a honeycomb;

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{to}} the hungry soul every bitter
{\ADD{thing is}} sweet.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}As a bird that wandereth from her nest,

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} a man that wandereth from his place.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart:

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{doth}} the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not;

\par }{\Q Neither go
{\ADD{into}} thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{For}} better
{\ADD{is}} a neighbour
{\ADD{that is}} near than a brother far off.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{11}My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,

\par }{\Q That I may answer him that reproacheth me.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}A prudent
{\ADD{man}} foreseeth the evil,
{\ADD{and}} hideth himself;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the simple pass on,
{\ADD{and}} are punished.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}Take his garment that is surety
{\ADD{for}} a stranger,

\par }{\Q And take a pledge of him for a strange
{\ADD{woman}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,

\par }{\Q It shall be counted a curse to him.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}A continual dropping in a very rainy day

\par }{\Q And a contentious woman are alike.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}Whosoever hideth her, hideth the wind,

\par }{\Q And the ointment of his right hand,
{\ADD{which}} bewrayeth
{\ADD{itself}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Iron sharpeneth iron;

\par }{\Q So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof:

\par }{\Q So he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}As
{\ADD{in}} water face
{\ADD{answereth}} to face,

\par }{\Q So the heart of man to man.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Hell and destruction are never full;

\par }{\Q So the eyes of man are never satisfied.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{As}} the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold;

\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{is}} a man to his praise.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Yet}} will not his foolishness depart from him.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{23}Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{And}} look well to thy herds.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}For riches
{\ADD{are}} not for ever:

\par }{\Q And doth the crown
{\ADD{endure}} to every generation?


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself,

\par }{\Q And herbs of the mountains are gathered.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}The lambs
{\ADD{are}} for thy clothing,

\par }{\Q And the goats
{\ADD{are}} the price of the field.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}And
{\ADD{thou shalt have}} goats’ milk enough for thy food,

\par }{\Q For the food of thy household,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{for}} the maintenance for thy maidens.


\par }{\BB \par }


\PoetryChap{28}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The wicked flee when no man pursueth:

\par }{\Q But the righteous are bold as a lion.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}For the transgression of a land many
{\ADD{are}} the princes thereof:

\par }{\Q But by a man of understanding
{\ADD{and}} knowledge the state
{\ADD{thereof}} shall be prolonged.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}A poor man that oppresseth the poor

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Is like}} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}They that forsake the law praise the wicked:

\par }{\Q But such as keep the law contend with them.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Evil men understand not judgment:

\par }{\Q But they that seek the
{\SC{Lord}} understand all
{\ADD{things}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Better
{\ADD{is}} the poor that walketh in his uprightness,

\par }{\Q Than
{\ADD{he that is}} perverse in
{\ADD{his}} ways, though he
{\ADD{be}} rich.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Whoso keepeth the law
{\ADD{is}} a wise son:

\par }{\Q But he that is a companion of riotous
{\ADD{men}} shameth his father.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,

\par }{\Q He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

\par }{\Q Even his prayer
{\ADD{shall be}} abomination.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way,

\par }{\Q He shall fall himself into his own pit:

\par }{\Q But the upright shall have good
{\ADD{things}} in possession.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}The rich man
{\ADD{is}} wise in his own conceit;

\par }{\Q But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}When righteous
{\ADD{men}} do rejoice,
{\ADD{there is}} great glory:

\par }{\Q But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:

\par }{\Q But whoso confesseth and forsaketh
{\ADD{them}} shall have mercy.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}Happy
{\ADD{is}} the man that feareth alway:

\par }{\Q But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{As}} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;

\par }{\Q {\ADD{So is}} a wicked ruler over the poor people.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}The prince that wanteth understanding
{\ADD{is}} also a great oppressor:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong
{\ADD{his}} days.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}A man that doeth violence to the blood of
{\ADD{any}} person

\par }{\Q Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved:

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{he that is}} perverse in
{\ADD{his}} ways shall fall at once.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}He that tilleth his land shall have plenty
{\ADD{of}} bread:

\par }{\Q But he that followeth after vain
{\ADD{persons}} shall have poverty enough.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}A faithful man shall abound with blessings:

\par }{\Q But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}To have respect of persons
{\ADD{is}} not good:

\par }{\Q For for a piece of bread
{\ADD{that}} man will transgress.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}He that hasteth to be rich
{\ADD{hath}} an evil eye,

\par }{\Q And considereth not that poverty shall come
{\ADD{upon}} him.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more favour

\par }{\Q Than he that flattereth with the tongue.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Whoso robbeth his father or his mother,

\par }{\Q And saith,
{\ADD{It is}} no transgression;

\par }{\Q The same
{\ADD{is}} the companion of a destroyer.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife:

\par }{\Q But he that putteth his trust in the
{\SC{Lord}} shall be made fat.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}He that trusteth in his own heart
{\ADD{is}} a fool:

\par }{\Q But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}He that giveth unto the poor
{\ADD{shall}} not lack:

\par }{\Q But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}When the wicked rise, men hide themselves:

\par }{\Q But when they perish, the righteous increase.




\par }\PoetryChap{29}{\Q \VerseOne{1}He, that being often reproved hardeneth
{\ADD{his}} neck,

\par }{\Q Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:

\par }{\Q But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:

\par }{\Q But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth
{\ADD{his}} substance.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}The king by judgment stablisheth the land:

\par }{\Q But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.


\par }{\Q \VS{5}A man that flattereth his neighbour

\par }{\Q Spreadeth a net for his feet.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}In the transgression of an evil man
{\ADD{there is}} a snare:

\par }{\Q But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}The righteous considereth the cause of the poor:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} the wicked regardeth not to know
{\ADD{it}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Scornful men bring a city into a snare:

\par }{\Q But wise
{\ADD{men}} turn away wrath.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man,

\par }{\Q Whether he rage or laugh,
{\ADD{there is}} no rest.


\par }{\Q \VS{10}The bloodthirsty hate the upright:

\par }{\Q But the just seek his soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}A fool uttereth all his mind:

\par }{\Q But a wise
{\ADD{man}} keepeth it in
{\ADD{till}} afterwards.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}If a ruler hearken to lies,

\par }{\Q All his servants
{\ADD{are}} wicked.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}The poor and the deceitful man meet together:

\par }{\Q The
{\SC{Lord}} lighteneth both their eyes.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,

\par }{\Q His throne shall be established for ever.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}The rod and reproof give wisdom:

\par }{\Q But a child left
{\ADD{to himself}} bringeth his mother to shame.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:

\par }{\Q But the righteous shall see their fall.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;

\par }{\Q Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}Where
{\ADD{there is}} no vision, the people perish:

\par }{\Q But he that keepeth the law, happy
{\ADD{is}} he.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}A servant will not be corrected by words:

\par }{\Q For though he understand he will not answer.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?

\par }{\Q {\ADD{There is}} more hope of a fool than of him.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child

\par }{\Q Shall have him become
{\ADD{his}} son at the length.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}An angry man stirreth up strife,

\par }{\Q And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}A man’s pride shall bring him low:

\par }{\Q But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:

\par }{\Q He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth
{\ADD{it}} not.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The fear of man bringeth a snare:

\par }{\Q But whoso putteth his trust in the
{\SC{Lord}} shall be safe.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}Many seek the ruler’s favour;

\par }{\Q But
{\ADD{every}} man’s judgment
{\ADD{cometh}} from the
{\SC{Lord}}.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}An unjust man is an abomination to the just:

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{he that is}} upright in the way
{\ADD{is}} abomination to the wicked.




\par }\Chap{30}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The words of Agur the son of Jakeh,
{\ADD{even}} the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}Surely I
{\ADD{am}} more brutish than
{\ADD{any}} man,

\par }{\Q And have not the understanding of a man.


\par }{\Q \VS{3}I neither learned wisdom,

\par }{\Q Nor have the knowledge of the holy.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}Who hath ascended up
{\ADD{into}} heaven, or descended?

\par }{\Q Who hath gathered the wind in his fists?

\par }{\Q Who hath bound the waters in a garment?

\par }{\Q Who hath established all the ends of the earth?

\par }{\Q What
{\ADD{is}} his name, and what
{\ADD{is}} his son’s name, if thou canst tell?


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{5}Every word of God
{\ADD{is}} pure:

\par }{\Q He
{\ADD{is}} a shield unto them that put their trust in him.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Add thou not unto his words,

\par }{\Q Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{7}Two
{\ADD{things}} have I required of thee;

\par }{\Q Deny me
{\ADD{them}} not before I die:


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Remove far from me vanity and lies:

\par }{\Q Give me neither poverty nor riches;

\par }{\Q Feed me with food convenient for me:


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lest I be full, and deny
{\ADD{thee}},

\par }{\Q And say, Who
{\ADD{is}} the
{\SC{Lord}}?

\par }{\Q Or lest I be poor, and steal,

\par }{\Q And take the name of my God
{\ADD{in vain}}.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{10}Accuse not a servant unto his master,

\par }{\Q Lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{There is}} a generation
{\ADD{that}} curseth their father,

\par }{\Q And doth not bless their mother.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{There is}} a generation
{\ADD{that are}} pure in their own eyes,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{yet}} is not washed from their filthiness.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{There is}} a generation, O how lofty are their eyes!

\par }{\Q And their eyelids are lifted up.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{There is}} a generation, whose teeth
{\ADD{are as}} swords,

\par }{\Q And their jaw teeth
{\ADD{as}} knives,

\par }{\Q To devour the poor from off the earth,

\par }{\Q And the needy from
{\ADD{among}} men.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{15}The horseleach hath two daughters,
{\ADD{crying}}, Give, give.

\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q There are three
{\ADD{things that}} are never satisfied,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Yea}}, four
{\ADD{things}} say not,
{\ADD{It is}} enough:


\par }{\Q \VS{16}The grave; and the barren womb;

\par }{\Q The earth
{\ADD{that}} is not filled
{\ADD{with}} water;

\par }{\Q And the fire
{\ADD{that}} saith not,
{\ADD{It is}} enough.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{17}The eye
{\ADD{that}} mocketh at
{\ADD{his}} father,

\par }{\Q And despiseth to obey
{\ADD{his}} mother,

\par }{\Q The ravens of the valley shall pick it out,

\par }{\Q And the young eagles shall eat it.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{18}There be three
{\ADD{things which}} are too wonderful for me,

\par }{\Q Yea, four which I know not:


\par }{\Q \VS{19}The way of an eagle in the air;

\par }{\Q The way of a serpent upon a rock;

\par }{\Q The way of a ship in the midst of the sea;

\par }{\Q And the way of a man with a maid.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}Such
{\ADD{is}} the way of an adulterous woman;

\par }{\Q She eateth, and wipeth her mouth,

\par }{\Q And saith, I have done no wickedness.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{21}For three
{\ADD{things}} the earth is disquieted,

\par }{\Q And for four
{\ADD{which}} it cannot bear:


\par }{\Q \VS{22}For a servant when he reigneth;

\par }{\Q And a fool when he is filled
{\ADD{with}} meat;


\par }{\Q \VS{23}For an odious
{\ADD{woman}} when she is married;

\par }{\Q And a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{24}There be four
{\ADD{things which are}} little upon the earth,

\par }{\Q But they
{\ADD{are}} exceeding wise:


\par }{\Q \VS{25}The ants
{\ADD{are}} a people not strong,

\par }{\Q Yet they prepare their meat in the summer;


\par }{\Q \VS{26}The conies
{\ADD{are but}} a feeble folk,

\par }{\Q Yet make they their houses in the rocks;


\par }{\Q \VS{27}The locusts have no king,

\par }{\Q Yet go they forth all of them by bands;


\par }{\Q \VS{28}The spider taketh hold with her hands,

\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{is}} in kings’ palaces.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{29}There be three
{\ADD{things}} which go well,

\par }{\Q Yea, four are comely in going:


\par }{\Q \VS{30}A lion
{\ADD{which is}} strongest among beasts,

\par }{\Q And turneth not away for any;


\par }{\Q \VS{31}A greyhound; a he goat also;

\par }{\Q And a king, against whom
{\ADD{there is}} no rising up.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{32}If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself,

\par }{\Q Or if thou hast thought evil,

\par }{\Q {\ADD{Lay thine}} hand upon thy mouth.


\par }{\Q \VS{33}Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter,

\par }{\Q And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood:

\par }{\Q So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.




\par }\Chap{31}{\PP \VerseOne{1}The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.


\par }{\Q \VS{2}What, my son? and what, the son of my womb?

\par }{\Q And what, the son of my vows?


\par }{\Q \VS{3}Give not thy strength unto women,

\par }{\Q Nor thy ways to
{\ADD{that which}} destroyeth kings.


\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{It is}} not for kings, O Lemuel,
{\ADD{it is}} not for kings to drink wine;

\par }{\Q Nor for princes strong drink:


\par }{\Q \VS{5}Lest they drink, and forget the law,

\par }{\Q And pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.


\par }{\Q \VS{6}Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish,

\par }{\Q And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.


\par }{\Q \VS{7}Let him drink, and forget his poverty,

\par }{\Q And remember his misery no more.


\par }{\Q \VS{8}Open thy mouth for the dumb

\par }{\Q In the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.


\par }{\Q \VS{9}Open thy mouth, judge righteously,

\par }{\Q And plead the cause of the poor and needy.


\par }{\BB \par }
{\Q \VS{10}(א) Who can find a virtuous woman?

\par }{\Q For her price
{\ADD{is}} far above rubies.


\par }{\Q \VS{11}(ב) The heart of her husband doth
{\ADD{safely}} trust in her,

\par }{\Q So that he shall have no need of spoil.


\par }{\Q \VS{12}(ג) She will do him good and not evil

\par }{\Q All the days of her life.


\par }{\Q \VS{13}(ד) She seeketh wool, and flax,

\par }{\Q And worketh willingly with her hands.


\par }{\Q \VS{14}(ה) She is like the merchant’s ships;

\par }{\Q She bringeth her food from afar.


\par }{\Q \VS{15}(ו) She riseth also while
{\ADD{it is}} yet night,

\par }{\Q And giveth meat to her household,

\par }{\Q And a portion to her maidens.


\par }{\Q \VS{16}(ז) She considereth a field, and buyeth it:

\par }{\Q With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.


\par }{\Q \VS{17}(ח) She girdeth her loins with strength,

\par }{\Q And strengtheneth her arms.


\par }{\Q \VS{18}(ט) She perceiveth that her merchandise
{\ADD{is}} good:

\par }{\Q Her candle goeth not out by night.


\par }{\Q \VS{19}(י) She layeth her hands to the spindle,

\par }{\Q And her hands hold the distaff.


\par }{\Q \VS{20}(כ) She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;

\par }{\Q Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.


\par }{\Q \VS{21}(ל) She is not afraid of the snow for her household:

\par }{\Q For all her household
{\ADD{are}} clothed with scarlet.


\par }{\Q \VS{22}(מ) She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;

\par }{\Q Her clothing
{\ADD{is}} silk and purple.


\par }{\Q \VS{23}(נ) Her husband is known in the gates,

\par }{\Q When he sitteth among the elders of the land.


\par }{\Q \VS{24}(ס) She maketh fine linen, and selleth
{\ADD{it;}}

\par }{\Q And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.


\par }{\Q \VS{25}(ע) Strength and honour
{\ADD{are}} her clothing;

\par }{\Q And she shall rejoice in time to come.


\par }{\Q \VS{26}(פ) She openeth her mouth with wisdom;

\par }{\Q And in her tongue
{\ADD{is}} the law of kindness.


\par }{\Q \VS{27}(צ) She looketh well to the ways of her household,

\par }{\Q And eateth not the bread of idleness.


\par }{\Q \VS{28}(ק) Her children arise up, and call her blessed;

\par }{\Q Her husband
{\ADD{also}}, and he praiseth her.


\par }{\Q \VS{29}(ר) Many daughters have done virtuously,

\par }{\Q But thou excellest them all.


\par }{\Q \VS{30}(ש) Favour
{\ADD{is}} deceitful, and beauty
{\ADD{is}} vain:

\par }{\Q {\ADD{But}} a woman that feareth the
{\SC{Lord}}, she shall be praised.


\par }{\Q \VS{31}(ת) Give her of the fruit of her hands;

\par }{\Q And let her own works praise her in the gates.


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