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Solomon's Proverbs

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As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.   *Proverbs 26:14


My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.   *Proverbs 23:15-16


There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: the grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.   *Proverbs 30:15-16


There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.   *Proverbs 30:12


A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.   *Proverbs 29:11


Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.   *Proverbs 29:8


Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go. Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.   *Proverbs 22:24


Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.   *Proverbs 27:2


Open rebuke is better than secret love.   *Proverbs 27:5


The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.   *Proverbs 30:17


Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.   *Proverbs 29:17


He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.   *Proverbs 26:17


Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.   *Proverbs 29:18


The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.   *Proverbs 29:25


A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.   *Proverbs 26:3


A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.   *Proverbs 22:1


There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: the way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.   *Proverbs 30:18-19


The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.   *Proverbs 29:15


He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.   *Proverbs 28:23


Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.   *Proverbs 30:5


He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.   *Proverbs 28:19


The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.   *Proverbs 29:4


Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.   *Proverbs 28:24


Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.   *Proverbs 23:9


By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.   *Proverbs 22:4


Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.   *Proverbs 23:23


As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.   *Proverbs 25:25


He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.   *Proverbs 28:26


Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.   *Proverbs 31:10


A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.   *Proverbs 27:3


A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.   *Proverbs 27:15


As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.   *Proverbs 26:11


Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.   *Proverbs 31:9


To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.   *Proverbs 28:21


Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.   *Proverbs 27:1


When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.   *Proverbs 28:28


It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings to search out a matter.   *Proverbs 25:2


Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.   *Proverbs 24:26


Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.   *Proverbs 27:6


A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.   *Proverbs 28:20


Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.   *Proverbs 26:12


The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.   *Proverbs 28:1


Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?   *Proverbs 27:4


Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: for the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.   *Proverbs 23:20-21


Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.   *Proverbs 30:33


The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.   *Proverbs 29:4


A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.   *Proverbs 27:15


He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.   *Proverbs 25:28


He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.   *Proverbs 28:27


When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: and put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.   *Proverbs 23:1-2