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| [1]He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool. |
[1]Who so loueth correction loueth knowledge: but he that hateth to be reproued is a foole |
| [2]He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence. |
[2]A good man is acceptable vnto the Lorde: but the wicked imaginer wyll he condempne |
| [3]A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up. |
[3]A man can not endure in vngodlinesse: but the roote of the ryghteous shall not be moued |
| [4]A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband. |
[4]A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones |
| [5]The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits. |
[5]The thoughtes of the ryghteous are ryght: but the imaginations of the vngodly are deceptfull |
| [6]The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. |
[6]The talkyng of the vngodly is howe they may lay wayte for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer the |
| [7]When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain. |
[7]God ouerturneth the [estate of the] wicked, and they stande not: but the house of the ryghteous shall stande |
| [8]The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision. |
[8]A man shalbe commended for his wisdome: but a foole shalbe dispised |
| [9]Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread. |
[9]He that is dispised and is yet his owne man, is better then the glorious that lacketh bread |
| [10]A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful. |
[10]A ryghteous man regardeth the lyfe of his cattell: but the vngodly haue cruell heartes |
| [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. |
[11]He that tylleth his lande, shall haue plenteousnesse of bread: but he that foloweth idlenesse is a very foole |
| [12]The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set. |
[12]The desire of the vngodly is a net of euyls: but the roote of the ryghteous bryngeth foorth fruite |
| [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. |
[13]The wicked falleth into the snare thorowe the malice of his owne mouth: but the iust shall escape out of all perill |
| [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. |
[14]Man shalbe satisfied with good thinges: by the fruite of his mouth, and after the workes of his handes shall he be rewarded |
| [15]The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels. |
[15]The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise |
| [16]A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace. |
[16]A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame |
| [17]A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful. |
[17]A iust man wyll tell the trueth and shewe the thyng that is ryght: but a false witnesse deceaueth |
| [18]Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal. |
[18]A slaunderous person pricketh lyke a sworde: but a wise mans tongue is wholsome |
| [19]True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue. |
[19]The lippe of trueth shalbe stable for euer: but a dissemblyng tongue is soone chaunged |
| [20]There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice. |
[20]Deceipt is in the heart of them that imagine euyll: but to the counsaylers of peace shalbe ioy |
| [21]No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief. |
[21]There shall no aduersitie happen vnto the iust: but the vngodly shalbe fylled with miserie |
| [22]Lying lips are a abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him. |
[22]The Lorde abhorreth lying lippes: but they that deale truely please hym |
| [23]An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses. |
[23]A discrete man doth hyde knowledge: but the heart of fooles blabbeth out foolishnesse |
| [24]The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey. |
[24]A diligent hande shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute |
| [25]A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him. |
[25]Heauinesse discourageth the heart of man: but a good worde maketh it glad agayne |
| [26]A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray. |
[26]The ryghteous excelleth his neyghbour: but the way of the vngodly wyll deceaue them selues |
| [27]A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession. |
[27]The deciptfull man shall not coste that he toke in huntyng: but the riches of the iust man is of great value |
| [28]In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death. |
[28]In the way of ryghteousnesse there is life: & in the same way there is no death |