"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of
thy mother." 1:8
"Incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to
understanding." 2:2
"When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: To deliver thee from the way of the evil man." 2:10-12
"Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding."
A special anthem was composed from these words for Darwin's funeral at Westminster Abbey. 3:13
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power
of thine hand to do it." 3:27
"He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of
understanding holdeth his peace." 11:12
"A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit
concealeth the matter. 11:13
"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel
troubleth his own flesh." Okay, I don't know about the soul stuff, but I
like the general idea. 11:17
"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind." A nice thought
and a
great movie. 11:29
"He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster." 18:9
"The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit." 18:11
"Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is
humility." 18:12
"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame
unto him." 18:13
"The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise
seeketh knowledge." 18:15
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."
18:24
"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool." 19:1
"The soul be without knowledge, it is not good." 19:2
"Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour." 19:4
"Every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts." 19:6
"He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good." 19:8
"The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression." 19:11
"Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger." 19:15
"Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise." 19:20
"The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar." 19:22
"A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again"
I'm not sure what this means exactly, but I like to quote it to my son. 19:24
"Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge." 19:27
"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing." 20:4
"Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." 20:11
"Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty." 20:13
"The lips of knowledge are a precious jewel." 20:15
"Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel." 20:17
"He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle
not with him that flattereth with his lips." 20:19
"When the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge." 21:11
"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard." 21:13
"The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead." 21:16
"Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." 21:23
"Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath." 21:24
"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour." 21:25
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." 22:1
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will
not depart from it." 22:6
"Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the
words of knowledge." 23:12
"My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice." 23:15
"Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when
she is old." 23:22
Find the truth and hang on to it; Value wisdom, instruction, and understanding 23:23
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 24:1
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 24:5
"If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small." 24:10
My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:.
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul." 24:13-14
"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad
when he stumbleth." 24:17
"Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked." 24:19
"Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not
with thy lips." 24:28
"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the
man according to his work." 24:30-32
"I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns,
and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it,
and received instruction." 24:29
"Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end." 25:8
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." 25:11
"As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear." 25:12
"Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain." 25:14
"Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it." 25:16
"Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee." 25:17
"A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow." 25:18
"Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint." 25:19
"As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart."
25:20
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head" 25:21-22
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." 25:25
"It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory." 25:27
"He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." 25:28
"As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool." 26:1
"Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool
than of him." 26:12
"As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed."
26:14
"The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it
again to his mouth." 26:15
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a
reason. 26:16
"He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like
one that taketh a dog by the ears." 26:17
Don't stir up trouble with rumours and gossip. 26:20-22
"He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
When he speaketh fair, believe him not." 26:24-25
"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it
will return upon him." 26:27
"A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering
mouth worketh ruin." 26:28
"Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may
bring forth." 27:1
"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and
not thine own lips." 27:2
"Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?" 27:4
"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet." 29:5
"The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regardeth not to know it." 29:7
"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards." 29:11
"Where there is no vision, the people perish." 29:18
"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool
than of him." 29:20
"An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression." 29:22
"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in
spirit." 29:23
As a sailor and birdwatcher, I agree with this proverb that says that the way a ship sails
and an eagle flies are two of the most wonderful things. 30:18-19
"Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and
forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more." 31:6-7
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (NIV) 31:8-9
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