PROVERBS
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.14 uses2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.4 uses3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.3 uses4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.NT use5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.5 uses
6In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.5 uses7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].5 uses8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.6 uses9[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.3 uses10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.10 uses
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.4 uses14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.2 uses15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.3 uses
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.2 uses17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.2 uses18Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.7 uses19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.20Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.NT use
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.3 uses22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.3 uses23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.16 uses24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.2 uses25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.20 uses
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.NT use27An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.7 uses