[1]He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.[2]He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.[3]A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.[4]A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.[5]The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.[6]The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.[7]When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.[8]The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.[9]Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.[10]A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.[11]He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, shall leave dishonour in his own strong holds.[12]The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.[13]For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare; but a righteous man escapes from them. He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.[14]The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.[15]The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.[16]A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.[17]A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.[18]Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.[19]True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.[20]There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.[21]No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.[22]Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.[23]An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.[24]The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.[25]A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.[26]A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.[27]A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.[28]In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.
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Author: Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton (1851)
Source: ecmarsh.com