{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-passage-template-js","path":"/prov","result":{"data":{"neo4j":{"Book":[{"title":"Proverbs","bookOrder":20,"chapters":[{"title":"Prov 1","chapterNum":1,"osisRef":"Prov.1","verses":[{"verseId":20001001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The proverbs of [Solomon](/person/solomon_2762) the son of [David](/person/david_994), king of Israel;","osisRef":"Prov.1.1"},{"verseId":20001002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;","osisRef":"Prov.1.2"},{"verseId":20001003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;","osisRef":"Prov.1.3"},{"verseId":20001004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.","osisRef":"Prov.1.4"},{"verseId":20001005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A wise _man_ will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:","osisRef":"Prov.1.5"},{"verseId":20001006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.","osisRef":"Prov.1.6"},{"verseId":20001007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ the beginning of knowledge: _but_ fools despise wisdom and instruction.","osisRef":"Prov.1.7"},{"verseId":20001008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:","osisRef":"Prov.1.8"},{"verseId":20001009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"For they _shall_ _be_ an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.","osisRef":"Prov.1.9"},{"verseId":20001010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.","osisRef":"Prov.1.10"},{"verseId":20001011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:","osisRef":"Prov.1.11"},{"verseId":20001012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:","osisRef":"Prov.1.12"},{"verseId":20001013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:","osisRef":"Prov.1.13"},{"verseId":20001014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:","osisRef":"Prov.1.14"},{"verseId":20001015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:","osisRef":"Prov.1.15"},{"verseId":20001016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.","osisRef":"Prov.1.16"},{"verseId":20001017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.","osisRef":"Prov.1.17"},{"verseId":20001018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"And they lay wait for their _own_ blood; they lurk privily for their _own_ lives.","osisRef":"Prov.1.18"},{"verseId":20001019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"So _are_ the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; _which_ taketh away the life of the owners thereof.","osisRef":"Prov.1.19"},{"verseId":20001020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:","osisRef":"Prov.1.20"},{"verseId":20001021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, _saying_,","osisRef":"Prov.1.21"},{"verseId":20001022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?","osisRef":"Prov.1.22"},{"verseId":20001023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.","osisRef":"Prov.1.23"},{"verseId":20001024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;","osisRef":"Prov.1.24"},{"verseId":20001025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:","osisRef":"Prov.1.25"},{"verseId":20001026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;","osisRef":"Prov.1.26"},{"verseId":20001027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.","osisRef":"Prov.1.27"},{"verseId":20001028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:","osisRef":"Prov.1.28"},{"verseId":20001029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324):","osisRef":"Prov.1.29"},{"verseId":20001030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.","osisRef":"Prov.1.30"},{"verseId":20001031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.","osisRef":"Prov.1.31"},{"verseId":20001032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.","osisRef":"Prov.1.32"},{"verseId":20001033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.","osisRef":"Prov.1.33"}]},{"title":"Prov 2","chapterNum":2,"osisRef":"Prov.2","verses":[{"verseId":20002001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;","osisRef":"Prov.2.1"},{"verseId":20002002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, _and_ apply thine heart to understanding;","osisRef":"Prov.2.2"},{"verseId":20002003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, _and_ liftest up thy voice for understanding;","osisRef":"Prov.2.3"},{"verseId":20002004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as _for_ hid treasures;","osisRef":"Prov.2.4"},{"verseId":20002005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Then shalt thou understand the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), and find the knowledge of [God](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.2.5"},{"verseId":20002006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"For the [LORD](/person/god_1324) giveth wisdom: out of his mouth _cometh_ knowledge and understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.2.6"},{"verseId":20002007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: _he_ _is_ a buckler to them that walk uprightly.","osisRef":"Prov.2.7"},{"verseId":20002008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.","osisRef":"Prov.2.8"},{"verseId":20002009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; _yea_, every good path.","osisRef":"Prov.2.9"},{"verseId":20002010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;","osisRef":"Prov.2.10"},{"verseId":20002011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:","osisRef":"Prov.2.11"},{"verseId":20002012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"To deliver thee from the way of the evil _man_, from the man that speaketh froward things;","osisRef":"Prov.2.12"},{"verseId":20002013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;","osisRef":"Prov.2.13"},{"verseId":20002014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Who rejoice to do evil, _and_ delight in the frowardness of the wicked;","osisRef":"Prov.2.14"},{"verseId":20002015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Whose ways _are_ crooked, and _they_ froward in their paths:","osisRef":"Prov.2.15"},{"verseId":20002016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"To deliver thee from the strange woman, _even_ from the stranger _which_ flattereth with her words;","osisRef":"Prov.2.16"},{"verseId":20002017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her [God](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.2.17"},{"verseId":20002018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.","osisRef":"Prov.2.18"},{"verseId":20002019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.","osisRef":"Prov.2.19"},{"verseId":20002020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"That thou mayest walk in the way of good _men_, and keep the paths of the righteous.","osisRef":"Prov.2.20"},{"verseId":20002021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.","osisRef":"Prov.2.21"},{"verseId":20002022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.","osisRef":"Prov.2.22"}]},{"title":"Prov 3","chapterNum":3,"osisRef":"Prov.3","verses":[{"verseId":20003001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:","osisRef":"Prov.3.1"},{"verseId":20003002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.","osisRef":"Prov.3.2"},{"verseId":20003003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:","osisRef":"Prov.3.3"},{"verseId":20003004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of [God](/person/god_1324) and man.","osisRef":"Prov.3.4"},{"verseId":20003005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Trust in the [LORD](/person/god_1324) with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.3.5"},{"verseId":20003006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.","osisRef":"Prov.3.6"},{"verseId":20003007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the [LORD](/person/god_1324), and depart from evil.","osisRef":"Prov.3.7"},{"verseId":20003008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.","osisRef":"Prov.3.8"},{"verseId":20003009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Honour the [LORD](/person/god_1324) with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:","osisRef":"Prov.3.9"},{"verseId":20003010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.","osisRef":"Prov.3.10"},{"verseId":20003011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"My son, despise not the chastening of the [LORD](/person/god_1324); neither be weary of his correction:","osisRef":"Prov.3.11"},{"verseId":20003012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"For whom the [LORD](/person/god_1324) loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son _in_ _whom_ he delighteth.","osisRef":"Prov.3.12"},{"verseId":20003013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Happy _is_ the man _that_ findeth wisdom, and the man _that_ getteth understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.3.13"},{"verseId":20003014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"For the merchandise of it _is_ better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.","osisRef":"Prov.3.14"},{"verseId":20003015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"She _is_ more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.","osisRef":"Prov.3.15"},{"verseId":20003016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Length of days _is_ in her right hand; _and_ in her left hand riches and honour.","osisRef":"Prov.3.16"},{"verseId":20003017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Her ways _are_ ways of pleasantness, and all her paths _are_ peace.","osisRef":"Prov.3.17"},{"verseId":20003018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"She _is_ a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy _is_ _every_ _one_ that retaineth her.","osisRef":"Prov.3.18"},{"verseId":20003019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"The [LORD](/person/god_1324) by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.","osisRef":"Prov.3.19"},{"verseId":20003020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.","osisRef":"Prov.3.20"},{"verseId":20003021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:","osisRef":"Prov.3.21"},{"verseId":20003022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.","osisRef":"Prov.3.22"},{"verseId":20003023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.","osisRef":"Prov.3.23"},{"verseId":20003024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.","osisRef":"Prov.3.24"},{"verseId":20003025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.","osisRef":"Prov.3.25"},{"verseId":20003026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"For the [LORD](/person/god_1324) shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.","osisRef":"Prov.3.26"},{"verseId":20003027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do _it_.","osisRef":"Prov.3.27"},{"verseId":20003028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.","osisRef":"Prov.3.28"},{"verseId":20003029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.","osisRef":"Prov.3.29"},{"verseId":20003030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.","osisRef":"Prov.3.30"},{"verseId":20003031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.","osisRef":"Prov.3.31"},{"verseId":20003032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"For the froward _is_ abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but his secret _is_ with the righteous.","osisRef":"Prov.3.32"},{"verseId":20003033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"The curse of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.","osisRef":"Prov.3.33"},{"verseId":20003034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.","osisRef":"Prov.3.34"},{"verseId":20003035,"verseNum":35,"mdText":"The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.","osisRef":"Prov.3.35"}]},{"title":"Prov 4","chapterNum":4,"osisRef":"Prov.4","verses":[{"verseId":20004001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.4.1"},{"verseId":20004002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.","osisRef":"Prov.4.2"},{"verseId":20004003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"For I was my father’s son, tender and only _beloved_ in the sight of my mother.","osisRef":"Prov.4.3"},{"verseId":20004004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.","osisRef":"Prov.4.4"},{"verseId":20004005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Get wisdom, get understanding: forget _it_ not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.4.5"},{"verseId":20004006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.","osisRef":"Prov.4.6"},{"verseId":20004007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Wisdom _is_ the principal thing; _therefore_ get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.4.7"},{"verseId":20004008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.","osisRef":"Prov.4.8"},{"verseId":20004009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.","osisRef":"Prov.4.9"},{"verseId":20004010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.","osisRef":"Prov.4.10"},{"verseId":20004011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.","osisRef":"Prov.4.11"},{"verseId":20004012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.","osisRef":"Prov.4.12"},{"verseId":20004013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Take fast hold of instruction; let _her_ not go: keep her; for she _is_ thy life.","osisRef":"Prov.4.13"},{"verseId":20004014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil _men_.","osisRef":"Prov.4.14"},{"verseId":20004015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.","osisRef":"Prov.4.15"},{"verseId":20004016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause _some_ to fall.","osisRef":"Prov.4.16"},{"verseId":20004017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.","osisRef":"Prov.4.17"},{"verseId":20004018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"But the path of the just _is_ as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.","osisRef":"Prov.4.18"},{"verseId":20004019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"The way of the wicked _is_ as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.","osisRef":"Prov.4.19"},{"verseId":20004020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.","osisRef":"Prov.4.20"},{"verseId":20004021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.","osisRef":"Prov.4.21"},{"verseId":20004022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"For they _are_ life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.","osisRef":"Prov.4.22"},{"verseId":20004023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it _are_ the issues of life.","osisRef":"Prov.4.23"},{"verseId":20004024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.","osisRef":"Prov.4.24"},{"verseId":20004025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.","osisRef":"Prov.4.25"},{"verseId":20004026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.","osisRef":"Prov.4.26"},{"verseId":20004027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.","osisRef":"Prov.4.27"}]},{"title":"Prov 5","chapterNum":5,"osisRef":"Prov.5","verses":[{"verseId":20005001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"My son, attend unto my wisdom, _and_ bow thine ear to my understanding:","osisRef":"Prov.5.1"},{"verseId":20005002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"That thou mayest regard discretion, and _that_ thy lips may keep knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.5.2"},{"verseId":20005003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"For the lips of a strange woman drop _as_ an honeycomb, and her mouth _is_ smoother than oil:","osisRef":"Prov.5.3"},{"verseId":20005004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.","osisRef":"Prov.5.4"},{"verseId":20005005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.","osisRef":"Prov.5.5"},{"verseId":20005006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, _that_ thou canst not know _them_.","osisRef":"Prov.5.6"},{"verseId":20005007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.5.7"},{"verseId":20005008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:","osisRef":"Prov.5.8"},{"verseId":20005009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:","osisRef":"Prov.5.9"},{"verseId":20005010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours _be_ in the house of a stranger;","osisRef":"Prov.5.10"},{"verseId":20005011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,","osisRef":"Prov.5.11"},{"verseId":20005012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;","osisRef":"Prov.5.12"},{"verseId":20005013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!","osisRef":"Prov.5.13"},{"verseId":20005014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.","osisRef":"Prov.5.14"},{"verseId":20005015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.","osisRef":"Prov.5.15"},{"verseId":20005016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, _and_ rivers of waters in the streets.","osisRef":"Prov.5.16"},{"verseId":20005017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’ with thee.","osisRef":"Prov.5.17"},{"verseId":20005018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.","osisRef":"Prov.5.18"},{"verseId":20005019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"_Let_ _her_ _be_ _as_ the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.","osisRef":"Prov.5.19"},{"verseId":20005020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?","osisRef":"Prov.5.20"},{"verseId":20005021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"For the ways of man _are_ before the eyes of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), and he pondereth all his goings.","osisRef":"Prov.5.21"},{"verseId":20005022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.","osisRef":"Prov.5.22"},{"verseId":20005023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.","osisRef":"Prov.5.23"}]},{"title":"Prov 6","chapterNum":6,"osisRef":"Prov.6","verses":[{"verseId":20006001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, _if_ thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,","osisRef":"Prov.6.1"},{"verseId":20006002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.6.2"},{"verseId":20006003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.","osisRef":"Prov.6.3"},{"verseId":20006004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.","osisRef":"Prov.6.4"},{"verseId":20006005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand _of_ _the_ _hunter_, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.","osisRef":"Prov.6.5"},{"verseId":20006006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:","osisRef":"Prov.6.6"},{"verseId":20006007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,","osisRef":"Prov.6.7"},{"verseId":20006008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Provideth her meat in the summer, _and_ gathereth her food in the harvest.","osisRef":"Prov.6.8"},{"verseId":20006009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?","osisRef":"Prov.6.9"},{"verseId":20006010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"_Yet_ a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:","osisRef":"Prov.6.10"},{"verseId":20006011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.","osisRef":"Prov.6.11"},{"verseId":20006012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.6.12"},{"verseId":20006013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;","osisRef":"Prov.6.13"},{"verseId":20006014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Frowardness _is_ in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.","osisRef":"Prov.6.14"},{"verseId":20006015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.","osisRef":"Prov.6.15"},{"verseId":20006016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"These six _things_ doth the [LORD](/person/god_1324) hate: yea, seven _are_ an abomination unto him:","osisRef":"Prov.6.16"},{"verseId":20006017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,","osisRef":"Prov.6.17"},{"verseId":20006018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,","osisRef":"Prov.6.18"},{"verseId":20006019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"A false witness _that_ speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.","osisRef":"Prov.6.19"},{"verseId":20006020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:","osisRef":"Prov.6.20"},{"verseId":20006021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"Bind them continually upon thine heart, _and_ tie them about thy neck.","osisRef":"Prov.6.21"},{"verseId":20006022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and _when_ thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.","osisRef":"Prov.6.22"},{"verseId":20006023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"For the commandment _is_ a lamp; and the law _is_ light; and reproofs of instruction _are_ the way of life:","osisRef":"Prov.6.23"},{"verseId":20006024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.","osisRef":"Prov.6.24"},{"verseId":20006025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.","osisRef":"Prov.6.25"},{"verseId":20006026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"For by means of a whorish woman _a_ _man_ _is_ _brought_ to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.","osisRef":"Prov.6.26"},{"verseId":20006027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?","osisRef":"Prov.6.27"},{"verseId":20006028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?","osisRef":"Prov.6.28"},{"verseId":20006029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.","osisRef":"Prov.6.29"},{"verseId":20006030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"_Men_ do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;","osisRef":"Prov.6.30"},{"verseId":20006031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"But _if_ he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.","osisRef":"Prov.6.31"},{"verseId":20006032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"_But_ whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he _that_ doeth it destroyeth his own soul.","osisRef":"Prov.6.32"},{"verseId":20006033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.","osisRef":"Prov.6.33"},{"verseId":20006034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"For jealousy _is_ the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.","osisRef":"Prov.6.34"},{"verseId":20006035,"verseNum":35,"mdText":"He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.","osisRef":"Prov.6.35"}]},{"title":"Prov 7","chapterNum":7,"osisRef":"Prov.7","verses":[{"verseId":20007001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.","osisRef":"Prov.7.1"},{"verseId":20007003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.","osisRef":"Prov.7.3"},{"verseId":20007004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Say unto wisdom, Thou _art_ my sister; and call understanding _thy_ kinswoman:","osisRef":"Prov.7.4"},{"verseId":20007005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger _which_ flattereth with her words.","osisRef":"Prov.7.5"},{"verseId":20007006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,","osisRef":"Prov.7.6"},{"verseId":20007007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,","osisRef":"Prov.7.7"},{"verseId":20007008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,","osisRef":"Prov.7.8"},{"verseId":20007010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"And, behold, there met him a woman _with_ the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.","osisRef":"Prov.7.10"},{"verseId":20007011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"(She _is_ loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:","osisRef":"Prov.7.11"},{"verseId":20007012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Now _is_ _she_ without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner).","osisRef":"Prov.7.12"},{"verseId":20007013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"So she caught him, and kissed him, _and_ with an impudent face said unto him,","osisRef":"Prov.7.13"},{"verseId":20007014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"_I_ _have_ peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.","osisRef":"Prov.7.14"},{"verseId":20007015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.","osisRef":"Prov.7.15"},{"verseId":20007016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved _works_, with fine linen of Egypt.","osisRef":"Prov.7.16"},{"verseId":20007017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.","osisRef":"Prov.7.17"},{"verseId":20007018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.","osisRef":"Prov.7.18"},{"verseId":20007019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"For the goodman _is_ not at home, he is gone a long journey:","osisRef":"Prov.7.19"},{"verseId":20007020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"He hath taken a bag of money with him, _and_ will come home at the day appointed.","osisRef":"Prov.7.20"},{"verseId":20007021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.","osisRef":"Prov.7.21"},{"verseId":20007022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;","osisRef":"Prov.7.22"},{"verseId":20007023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it _is_ for his life.","osisRef":"Prov.7.23"},{"verseId":20007024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.7.24"},{"verseId":20007025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.","osisRef":"Prov.7.25"},{"verseId":20007026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong _men_ have been slain by her.","osisRef":"Prov.7.26"},{"verseId":20007027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Her house _is_ the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.","osisRef":"Prov.7.27"}]},{"title":"Prov 8","chapterNum":8,"osisRef":"Prov.8","verses":[{"verseId":20008001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?","osisRef":"Prov.8.1"},{"verseId":20008002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.","osisRef":"Prov.8.2"},{"verseId":20008003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.","osisRef":"Prov.8.3"},{"verseId":20008004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice _is_ to the sons of man.","osisRef":"Prov.8.4"},{"verseId":20008005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.","osisRef":"Prov.8.5"},{"verseId":20008006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips _shall_ _be_ right things.","osisRef":"Prov.8.6"},{"verseId":20008007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness _is_ an abomination to my lips.","osisRef":"Prov.8.7"},{"verseId":20008008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"All the words of my mouth _are_ in righteousness; _there_ _is_ nothing froward or perverse in them.","osisRef":"Prov.8.8"},{"verseId":20008009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"They _are_ all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.8.9"},{"verseId":20008010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.","osisRef":"Prov.8.10"},{"verseId":20008011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"For wisdom _is_ better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.","osisRef":"Prov.8.11"},{"verseId":20008012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.","osisRef":"Prov.8.12"},{"verseId":20008013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"The fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.","osisRef":"Prov.8.13"},{"verseId":20008014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Counsel _is_ mine, and sound wisdom: I _am_ understanding; I have strength.","osisRef":"Prov.8.14"},{"verseId":20008015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.","osisRef":"Prov.8.15"},{"verseId":20008016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"By me princes rule, and nobles, _even_ all the judges of the earth.","osisRef":"Prov.8.16"},{"verseId":20008017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.","osisRef":"Prov.8.17"},{"verseId":20008018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Riches and honour _are_ with me; _yea_, durable riches and righteousness.","osisRef":"Prov.8.18"},{"verseId":20008019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"My fruit _is_ better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.","osisRef":"Prov.8.19"},{"verseId":20008020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:","osisRef":"Prov.8.20"},{"verseId":20008021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.","osisRef":"Prov.8.21"},{"verseId":20008022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"The [LORD](/person/god_1324) possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.","osisRef":"Prov.8.22"},{"verseId":20008023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.","osisRef":"Prov.8.23"},{"verseId":20008024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"When _there_ _were_ no depths, I was brought forth; when _there_ _were_ no fountains abounding with water.","osisRef":"Prov.8.24"},{"verseId":20008025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:","osisRef":"Prov.8.25"},{"verseId":20008026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.","osisRef":"Prov.8.26"},{"verseId":20008027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"When he prepared the heavens, I _was_ there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:","osisRef":"Prov.8.27"},{"verseId":20008028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:","osisRef":"Prov.8.28"},{"verseId":20008029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:","osisRef":"Prov.8.29"},{"verseId":20008030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"Then I was by him, _as_ one brought up _with_ _him_: and I was daily _his_ delight, rejoicing always before him;","osisRef":"Prov.8.30"},{"verseId":20008031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights _were_ with the sons of men.","osisRef":"Prov.8.31"},{"verseId":20008032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed _are_ _they_ _that_ keep my ways.","osisRef":"Prov.8.32"},{"verseId":20008033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.","osisRef":"Prov.8.33"},{"verseId":20008034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"Blessed _is_ the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.","osisRef":"Prov.8.34"},{"verseId":20008035,"verseNum":35,"mdText":"For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.8.35"},{"verseId":20008036,"verseNum":36,"mdText":"But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.","osisRef":"Prov.8.36"}]},{"title":"Prov 9","chapterNum":9,"osisRef":"Prov.9","verses":[{"verseId":20009001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:","osisRef":"Prov.9.1"},{"verseId":20009002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.","osisRef":"Prov.9.2"},{"verseId":20009004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Whoso _is_ simple, let him turn in hither: _as_ _for_ him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,","osisRef":"Prov.9.4"},{"verseId":20009005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine _which_ I have mingled.","osisRef":"Prov.9.5"},{"verseId":20009006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.9.6"},{"verseId":20009007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked _man_ _getteth_ himself a blot.","osisRef":"Prov.9.7"},{"verseId":20009008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.","osisRef":"Prov.9.8"},{"verseId":20009009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Give _instruction_ to a wise _man_, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just _man_, and he will increase in learning.","osisRef":"Prov.9.9"},{"verseId":20009010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy _is_ understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.9.10"},{"verseId":20009011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.","osisRef":"Prov.9.11"},{"verseId":20009012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but _if_ thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear _it_.","osisRef":"Prov.9.12"},{"verseId":20009013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"A foolish woman _is_ clamorous: _she_ _is_ simple, and knoweth nothing.","osisRef":"Prov.9.13"},{"verseId":20009014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,","osisRef":"Prov.9.14"},{"verseId":20009015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"To call passengers who go right on their ways:","osisRef":"Prov.9.15"},{"verseId":20009016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Whoso _is_ simple, let him turn in hither: and _as_ _for_ him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,","osisRef":"Prov.9.16"},{"verseId":20009017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Stolen waters are sweet, and bread _eaten_ in secret is pleasant.","osisRef":"Prov.9.17"},{"verseId":20009018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"But he knoweth not that the dead _are_ there; _and_ _that_ her guests _are_ in the depths of hell.","osisRef":"Prov.9.18"}]},{"title":"Prov 10","chapterNum":10,"osisRef":"Prov.10","verses":[{"verseId":20010001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The proverbs of [Solomon](/person/solomon_2762). A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son _is_ the heaviness of his mother.","osisRef":"Prov.10.1"},{"verseId":20010002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.","osisRef":"Prov.10.2"},{"verseId":20010003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The [LORD](/person/god_1324) will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.10.3"},{"verseId":20010004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"He becometh poor that dealeth _with_ a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.","osisRef":"Prov.10.4"},{"verseId":20010005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"He that gathereth in summer _is_ a wise son: _but_ he that sleepeth in harvest _is_ a son that causeth shame.","osisRef":"Prov.10.5"},{"verseId":20010006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Blessings _are_ upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.10.6"},{"verseId":20010007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The memory of the just _is_ blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.","osisRef":"Prov.10.7"},{"verseId":20010008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.","osisRef":"Prov.10.8"},{"verseId":20010009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.","osisRef":"Prov.10.9"},{"verseId":20010010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.","osisRef":"Prov.10.10"},{"verseId":20010011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The mouth of a righteous _man_ _is_ a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.10.11"},{"verseId":20010012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.","osisRef":"Prov.10.12"},{"verseId":20010013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod _is_ for the back of him that is void of understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.10.13"},{"verseId":20010014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Wise _men_ lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish _is_ near destruction.","osisRef":"Prov.10.14"},{"verseId":20010015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The rich man’s wealth _is_ his strong city: the destruction of the poor _is_ their poverty.","osisRef":"Prov.10.15"},{"verseId":20010016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"The labour of the righteous _tendeth_ to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.","osisRef":"Prov.10.16"},{"verseId":20010017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"He _is_ _in_ the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.","osisRef":"Prov.10.17"},{"verseId":20010018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"He that hideth hatred _with_ lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, _is_ a fool.","osisRef":"Prov.10.18"},{"verseId":20010019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips _is_ wise.","osisRef":"Prov.10.19"},{"verseId":20010020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"The tongue of the just _is_ _as_ choice silver: the heart of the wicked _is_ little worth.","osisRef":"Prov.10.20"},{"verseId":20010021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.10.21"},{"verseId":20010022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"The blessing of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.","osisRef":"Prov.10.22"},{"verseId":20010023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.10.23"},{"verseId":20010024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.","osisRef":"Prov.10.24"},{"verseId":20010025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"As the whirlwind passeth, so _is_ the wicked no _more_: but the righteous _is_ an everlasting foundation.","osisRef":"Prov.10.25"},{"verseId":20010026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so _is_ the sluggard to them that send him.","osisRef":"Prov.10.26"},{"verseId":20010027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"The fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.","osisRef":"Prov.10.27"},{"verseId":20010028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"The hope of the righteous _shall_ _be_ gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.","osisRef":"Prov.10.28"},{"verseId":20010029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"The way of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ strength to the upright: but destruction _shall_ _be_ to the workers of iniquity.","osisRef":"Prov.10.29"},{"verseId":20010030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.","osisRef":"Prov.10.30"},{"verseId":20010031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.","osisRef":"Prov.10.31"},{"verseId":20010032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked _speaketh_ frowardness.","osisRef":"Prov.10.32"}]},{"title":"Prov 11","chapterNum":11,"osisRef":"Prov.11","verses":[{"verseId":20011001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"A false balance _is_ abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but a just weight _is_ his delight.","osisRef":"Prov.11.1"},{"verseId":20011002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"_When_ pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly _is_ wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.11.2"},{"verseId":20011003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.","osisRef":"Prov.11.3"},{"verseId":20011004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.","osisRef":"Prov.11.4"},{"verseId":20011005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.","osisRef":"Prov.11.5"},{"verseId":20011006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in _their_ _own_ naughtiness.","osisRef":"Prov.11.6"},{"verseId":20011007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"When a wicked man dieth, _his_ expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust _men_ perisheth.","osisRef":"Prov.11.7"},{"verseId":20011008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.","osisRef":"Prov.11.8"},{"verseId":20011009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"An hypocrite with _his_ mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.","osisRef":"Prov.11.9"},{"verseId":20011010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, _there_ _is_ shouting.","osisRef":"Prov.11.10"},{"verseId":20011011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.11.11"},{"verseId":20011012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.","osisRef":"Prov.11.12"},{"verseId":20011013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.","osisRef":"Prov.11.13"},{"verseId":20011014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Where no counsel _is_, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors _there_ _is_ safety.","osisRef":"Prov.11.14"},{"verseId":20011015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"He that is surety for a stranger shall smart _for_ _it_: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.","osisRef":"Prov.11.15"},{"verseId":20011016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong _men_ retain riches.","osisRef":"Prov.11.16"},{"verseId":20011017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but _he_ _that_ _is_ cruel troubleth his own flesh.","osisRef":"Prov.11.17"},{"verseId":20011018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness _shall_ _be_ a sure reward.","osisRef":"Prov.11.18"},{"verseId":20011019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"As righteousness _tendeth_ to life: so he that pursueth evil _pursueth_ _it_ to his own death.","osisRef":"Prov.11.19"},{"verseId":20011020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"They that are of a froward heart _are_ abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but _such_ _as_ _are_ upright in _their_ way _are_ his delight.","osisRef":"Prov.11.20"},{"verseId":20011021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"_Though_ hand _join_ in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.","osisRef":"Prov.11.21"},{"verseId":20011022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"_As_ a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, _so_ _is_ a fair woman which is without discretion.","osisRef":"Prov.11.22"},{"verseId":20011023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"The desire of the righteous _is_ only good: _but_ the expectation of the wicked _is_ wrath.","osisRef":"Prov.11.23"},{"verseId":20011024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and _there_ _is_ that withholdeth more than is meet, but _it_ _tendeth_ to poverty.","osisRef":"Prov.11.24"},{"verseId":20011025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.","osisRef":"Prov.11.25"},{"verseId":20011026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing _shall_ _be_ upon the head of him that selleth _it_.","osisRef":"Prov.11.26"},{"verseId":20011027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.","osisRef":"Prov.11.27"},{"verseId":20011028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.","osisRef":"Prov.11.28"},{"verseId":20011029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool _shall_ _be_ servant to the wise of heart.","osisRef":"Prov.11.29"},{"verseId":20011030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"The fruit of the righteous _is_ a tree of life; and he that winneth souls _is_ wise.","osisRef":"Prov.11.30"},{"verseId":20011031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.","osisRef":"Prov.11.31"}]},{"title":"Prov 12","chapterNum":12,"osisRef":"Prov.12","verses":[{"verseId":20012001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof _is_ brutish.","osisRef":"Prov.12.1"},{"verseId":20012002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"A good _man_ obtaineth favour of the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but a man of wicked devices will he 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despised.","osisRef":"Prov.12.8"},{"verseId":20012009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"_He_ _that_ _is_ despised, and hath a servant, _is_ better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.","osisRef":"Prov.12.9"},{"verseId":20012010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"A righteous _man_ regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked _are_ cruel.","osisRef":"Prov.12.10"},{"verseId":20012011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain _persons_ _is_ void of understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.12.11"},{"verseId":20012013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"The wicked is snared by the transgression of _his_ lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.","osisRef":"Prov.12.13"},{"verseId":20012014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of _his_ mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.","osisRef":"Prov.12.14"},{"verseId":20012015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The way of a fool _is_ right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel _is_ wise.","osisRef":"Prov.12.15"},{"verseId":20012016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent _man_ covereth shame.","osisRef":"Prov.12.16"},{"verseId":20012017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"_He_ _that_ speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.","osisRef":"Prov.12.17"},{"verseId":20012018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise _is_ health.","osisRef":"Prov.12.18"},{"verseId":20012019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue _is_ but for a moment.","osisRef":"Prov.12.19"},{"verseId":20012020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Deceit _is_ in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace _is_ joy.","osisRef":"Prov.12.20"},{"verseId":20012021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with 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lying: but a wicked _man_ is loathsome, and cometh to shame.","osisRef":"Prov.13.5"},{"verseId":20013006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Righteousness keepeth _him_ _that_ _is_ upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.","osisRef":"Prov.13.6"},{"verseId":20013007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"There is that maketh himself rich, yet _hath_ nothing: _there_ _is_ that maketh himself poor, yet _hath_ great riches.","osisRef":"Prov.13.7"},{"verseId":20013008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The ransom of a man’s life _are_ his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.","osisRef":"Prov.13.8"},{"verseId":20013009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.","osisRef":"Prov.13.9"},{"verseId":20013010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised _is_ wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.13.10"},{"verseId":20013011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"Wealth _gotten_ by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.","osisRef":"Prov.13.11"},{"verseId":20013012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but _when_ the desire cometh, _it_ _is_ a tree of life.","osisRef":"Prov.13.12"},{"verseId":20013013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.","osisRef":"Prov.13.13"},{"verseId":20013014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The law of the wise _is_ a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.","osisRef":"Prov.13.14"},{"verseId":20013015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors _is_ hard.","osisRef":"Prov.13.15"},{"verseId":20013016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Every prudent _man_ dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open _his_ folly.","osisRef":"Prov.13.16"},{"verseId":20013017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador _is_ health.","osisRef":"Prov.13.17"},{"verseId":20013018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Poverty and shame _shall_ _be_ _to_ him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.","osisRef":"Prov.13.18"},{"verseId":20013019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but _it_ _is_ abomination to fools to depart from evil.","osisRef":"Prov.13.19"},{"verseId":20013020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"He that walketh with wise _men_ shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.","osisRef":"Prov.13.20"},{"verseId":20013021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.","osisRef":"Prov.13.21"},{"verseId":20013022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"A good _man_ leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner _is_ laid up for the just.","osisRef":"Prov.13.22"},{"verseId":20013023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Much food _is_ _in_ the tillage of the poor: but there is _that_ _is_ destroyed for want of judgment.","osisRef":"Prov.13.23"},{"verseId":20013024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.","osisRef":"Prov.13.24"},{"verseId":20013025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.","osisRef":"Prov.13.25"}]},{"title":"Prov 14","chapterNum":14,"osisRef":"Prov.14","verses":[{"verseId":20014001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.","osisRef":"Prov.14.1"},{"verseId":20014002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but _he_ _that_ _is_ perverse in his ways despiseth him.","osisRef":"Prov.14.2"},{"verseId":20014003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"In the mouth of the foolish _is_ a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.","osisRef":"Prov.14.3"},{"verseId":20014004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Where no oxen _are_, the crib _is_ clean: but much increase _is_ by the strength of the ox.","osisRef":"Prov.14.4"},{"verseId":20014005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.","osisRef":"Prov.14.5"},{"verseId":20014006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"A scorner seeketh wisdom, and _findeth_ _it_ not: but knowledge _is_ easy unto him that understandeth.","osisRef":"Prov.14.6"},{"verseId":20014007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not _in_ _him_ the lips of knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.14.7"},{"verseId":20014008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The wisdom of the prudent _is_ to understand his way: but the folly of fools _is_ deceit.","osisRef":"Prov.14.8"},{"verseId":20014009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous _there_ _is_ favour.","osisRef":"Prov.14.9"},{"verseId":20014010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.","osisRef":"Prov.14.10"},{"verseId":20014011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.","osisRef":"Prov.14.11"},{"verseId":20014012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof _are_ the ways of death.","osisRef":"Prov.14.12"},{"verseId":20014013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth _is_ heaviness.","osisRef":"Prov.14.13"},{"verseId":20014014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man _shall_ _be_ _satisfied_ from himself.","osisRef":"Prov.14.14"},{"verseId":20014015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The simple believeth every word: but the prudent _man_ looketh well to his going.","osisRef":"Prov.14.15"},{"verseId":20014016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"A wise _man_ feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is 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to wrath _is_ of great understanding: but _he_ _that_ _is_ hasty of spirit exalteth folly.","osisRef":"Prov.14.29"},{"verseId":20014030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"A sound heart _is_ the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.","osisRef":"Prov.14.30"},{"verseId":20014031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.","osisRef":"Prov.14.31"},{"verseId":20014032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.","osisRef":"Prov.14.32"},{"verseId":20014033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but _that_ _which_ _is_ in the midst of fools is made known.","osisRef":"Prov.14.33"},{"verseId":20014034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin _is_ a reproach to any people.","osisRef":"Prov.14.34"},{"verseId":20014035,"verseNum":35,"mdText":"The king’s favour _is_ toward a wise servant: but his wrath is _against_ him that causeth shame.","osisRef":"Prov.14.35"}]},{"title":"Prov 15","chapterNum":15,"osisRef":"Prov.15","verses":[{"verseId":20015001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.","osisRef":"Prov.15.1"},{"verseId":20015002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.","osisRef":"Prov.15.2"},{"verseId":20015003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The eyes of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _are_ in every place, beholding the evil and the good.","osisRef":"Prov.15.3"},{"verseId":20015004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"A wholesome tongue _is_ a tree of life: but perverseness therein _is_ a breach in the spirit.","osisRef":"Prov.15.4"},{"verseId":20015005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.","osisRef":"Prov.15.5"},{"verseId":20015006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"In the house of the righteous _is_ much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.","osisRef":"Prov.15.6"},{"verseId":20015007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish _doeth_ not so.","osisRef":"Prov.15.7"},{"verseId":20015008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The sacrifice of the wicked _is_ an abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but the prayer of the upright _is_ his delight.","osisRef":"Prov.15.8"},{"verseId":20015009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"The way of the wicked _is_ an abomination unto the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.","osisRef":"Prov.15.9"},{"verseId":20015010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Correction _is_ grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: _and_ he that hateth reproof shall die.","osisRef":"Prov.15.10"},{"verseId":20015011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"Hell and destruction _are_ before the [LORD](/person/god_1324): how much more then the hearts of the children of men?","osisRef":"Prov.15.11"},{"verseId":20015012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.","osisRef":"Prov.15.12"},{"verseId":20015013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.","osisRef":"Prov.15.13"},{"verseId":20015014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.","osisRef":"Prov.15.14"},{"verseId":20015015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"All the days of the afflicted _are_ evil: but he that is of a merry heart _hath_ a continual feast.","osisRef":"Prov.15.15"},{"verseId":20015016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Better _is_ little with the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) than great treasure and trouble therewith.","osisRef":"Prov.15.16"},{"verseId":20015017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Better _is_ a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred 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_it_!","osisRef":"Prov.15.23"},{"verseId":20015024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"The way of life _is_ above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.","osisRef":"Prov.15.24"},{"verseId":20015026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"The thoughts of the wicked _are_ an abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): but _the_ _words_ of the pure _are_ pleasant words.","osisRef":"Prov.15.26"},{"verseId":20015027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.","osisRef":"Prov.15.27"},{"verseId":20015028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.","osisRef":"Prov.15.28"},{"verseId":20015029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"The [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.","osisRef":"Prov.15.29"},{"verseId":20015030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: _and_ a good report maketh the bones 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[LORD](/person/god_1324), and thy thoughts shall be established.","osisRef":"Prov.16.3"},{"verseId":20016004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"The [LORD](/person/god_1324) hath made all _things_ for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.","osisRef":"Prov.16.4"},{"verseId":20016005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Every one _that_ _is_ proud in heart _is_ an abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324): _though_ hand _join_ in hand, he shall not be unpunished.","osisRef":"Prov.16.5"},{"verseId":20016006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _men_ depart from evil.","osisRef":"Prov.16.6"},{"verseId":20016007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"When a man’s ways please the [LORD](/person/god_1324), he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.","osisRef":"Prov.16.7"},{"verseId":20016008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Better _is_ a little with righteousness than great revenues without 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it.","osisRef":"Prov.16.14"},{"verseId":20016015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"In the light of the king’s countenance _is_ life; and his favour _is_ as a cloud of the latter rain.","osisRef":"Prov.16.15"},{"verseId":20016016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"How much better _is_ _it_ to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!","osisRef":"Prov.16.16"},{"verseId":20016017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"The highway of the upright _is_ to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.","osisRef":"Prov.16.17"},{"verseId":20016018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Pride _goeth_ before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.","osisRef":"Prov.16.18"},{"verseId":20016019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"Better _it_ _is_ _to_ _be_ of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.","osisRef":"Prov.16.19"},{"verseId":20016020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the [LORD](/person/god_1324), happy _is_ he.","osisRef":"Prov.16.20"},{"verseId":20016021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.","osisRef":"Prov.16.21"},{"verseId":20016022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"Understanding _is_ a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools _is_ folly.","osisRef":"Prov.16.22"},{"verseId":20016023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.","osisRef":"Prov.16.23"},{"verseId":20016024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Pleasant words _are_ _as_ an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.","osisRef":"Prov.16.24"},{"verseId":20016026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.","osisRef":"Prov.16.26"},{"verseId":20016027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips _there_ _is_ as a burning fire.","osisRef":"Prov.16.27"},{"verseId":20016028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.","osisRef":"Prov.16.28"},{"verseId":20016029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way _that_ _is_ not good.","osisRef":"Prov.16.29"},{"verseId":20016030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.","osisRef":"Prov.16.30"},{"verseId":20016031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"The hoary head _is_ a crown of glory, _if_ it be found in the way of righteousness.","osisRef":"Prov.16.31"},{"verseId":20016032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"_He_ _that_ _is_ slow to anger _is_ better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.","osisRef":"Prov.16.32"},{"verseId":20016033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof _is_ of the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.16.33"}]},{"title":"Prov 17","chapterNum":17,"osisRef":"Prov.17","verses":[{"verseId":20017001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Better _is_ a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices _with_ strife.","osisRef":"Prov.17.1"},{"verseId":20017002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.","osisRef":"Prov.17.2"},{"verseId":20017003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The fining pot _is_ for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the [LORD](/person/god_1324) trieth the hearts.","osisRef":"Prov.17.3"},{"verseId":20017004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; _and_ a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.","osisRef":"Prov.17.4"},{"verseId":20017005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: _and_ he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.","osisRef":"Prov.17.5"},{"verseId":20017006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Children’s children _are_ the crown of old men; and the glory of children _are_ their fathers.","osisRef":"Prov.17.6"},{"verseId":20017007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.","osisRef":"Prov.17.7"},{"verseId":20017008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"A gift _is_ _as_ a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.","osisRef":"Prov.17.8"},{"verseId":20017009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth _very_ friends.","osisRef":"Prov.17.9"},{"verseId":20017010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.","osisRef":"Prov.17.10"},{"verseId":20017012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.","osisRef":"Prov.17.12"},{"verseId":20017013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.","osisRef":"Prov.17.13"},{"verseId":20017014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The beginning of strife _is_ _as_ when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.","osisRef":"Prov.17.14"},{"verseId":20017015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both _are_ abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.17.15"},{"verseId":20017016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Wherefore _is_ _there_ a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing _he_ _hath_ no heart _to_ _it_?","osisRef":"Prov.17.16"},{"verseId":20017017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.","osisRef":"Prov.17.17"},{"verseId":20017018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"A man void of understanding striketh hands, _and_ becometh surety in the presence of his friend.","osisRef":"Prov.17.18"},{"verseId":20017019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"He loveth transgression that loveth strife: _and_ he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.","osisRef":"Prov.17.19"},{"verseId":20017020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.","osisRef":"Prov.17.20"},{"verseId":20017021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"He that begetteth a fool _doeth_ _it_ to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.","osisRef":"Prov.17.21"},{"verseId":20017022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"A merry heart doeth good _like_ a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.","osisRef":"Prov.17.22"},{"verseId":20017023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"A wicked _man_ taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.","osisRef":"Prov.17.23"},{"verseId":20017024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Wisdom _is_ before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool _are_ in the ends of the earth.","osisRef":"Prov.17.24"},{"verseId":20017025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"A foolish son _is_ a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.","osisRef":"Prov.17.25"},{"verseId":20017026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"Also to punish the just _is_ not good, _nor_ to strike princes for equity.","osisRef":"Prov.17.26"},{"verseId":20017027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: _and_ a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.","osisRef":"Prov.17.27"},{"verseId":20017028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: _and_ he that shutteth his lips _is_ _esteemed_ a man of understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.17.28"}]},{"title":"Prov 18","chapterNum":18,"osisRef":"Prov.18","verses":[{"verseId":20018001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh _and_ intermeddleth with all wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.18.1"},{"verseId":20018002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.","osisRef":"Prov.18.2"},{"verseId":20018003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"When the wicked cometh, _then_ cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.","osisRef":"Prov.18.3"},{"verseId":20018004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"The words of a man’s mouth _are_ _as_ deep waters, _and_ the wellspring of wisdom _as_ a flowing brook.","osisRef":"Prov.18.4"},{"verseId":20018005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.","osisRef":"Prov.18.5"},{"verseId":20018006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.","osisRef":"Prov.18.6"},{"verseId":20018007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"A fool’s mouth _is_ his destruction, and his lips _are_ the snare of his soul.","osisRef":"Prov.18.7"},{"verseId":20018008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The words of a talebearer _are_ as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.","osisRef":"Prov.18.8"},{"verseId":20018009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.","osisRef":"Prov.18.9"},{"verseId":20018010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The name of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.","osisRef":"Prov.18.10"},{"verseId":20018011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The rich man’s wealth _is_ his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.","osisRef":"Prov.18.11"},{"verseId":20018012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour _is_ humility.","osisRef":"Prov.18.12"},{"verseId":20018013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"He that answereth a matter before he heareth _it_, it _is_ folly and shame unto him.","osisRef":"Prov.18.13"},{"verseId":20018014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?","osisRef":"Prov.18.14"},{"verseId":20018015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.18.15"},{"verseId":20018016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.","osisRef":"Prov.18.16"},{"verseId":20018017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"_He_ _that_ _is_ first in his own cause _seemeth_ just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.","osisRef":"Prov.18.17"},{"verseId":20018018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.","osisRef":"Prov.18.18"},{"verseId":20018019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"A brother offended _is_ _harder_ _to_ _be_ _won_ than a strong city: and _their_ contentions _are_ like the bars of a castle.","osisRef":"Prov.18.19"},{"verseId":20018020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; _and_ with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.","osisRef":"Prov.18.20"},{"verseId":20018021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"Death and life _are_ in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.","osisRef":"Prov.18.21"},{"verseId":20018022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"_Whoso_ findeth a wife findeth a good _thing_, and obtaineth favour of the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.18.22"},{"verseId":20018023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.","osisRef":"Prov.18.23"},{"verseId":20018024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"A man _that_ _hath_ friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend _that_ sticketh closer than a brother.","osisRef":"Prov.18.24"}]},{"title":"Prov 19","chapterNum":19,"osisRef":"Prov.19","verses":[{"verseId":20019001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Better _is_ the poor that walketh in his integrity, than _he_ _that_ _is_ perverse in his lips, and is a fool.","osisRef":"Prov.19.1"},{"verseId":20019002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Also, _that_ the soul _be_ without knowledge, _it_ _is_ not good; and he that hasteth with _his_ feet sinneth.","osisRef":"Prov.19.2"},{"verseId":20019003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.19.3"},{"verseId":20019004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.","osisRef":"Prov.19.4"},{"verseId":20019005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and _he_ _that_ speaketh lies shall not escape.","osisRef":"Prov.19.5"},{"verseId":20019006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man _is_ a friend to him that giveth gifts.","osisRef":"Prov.19.6"},{"verseId":20019007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth _them_ _with_ words, _yet_ they _are_ wanting _to_ _him_.","osisRef":"Prov.19.7"},{"verseId":20019008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.","osisRef":"Prov.19.8"},{"verseId":20019009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and _he_ _that_ speaketh lies shall perish.","osisRef":"Prov.19.9"},{"verseId":20019010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.","osisRef":"Prov.19.10"},{"verseId":20019011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and _it_ _is_ his glory to pass over a transgression.","osisRef":"Prov.19.11"},{"verseId":20019012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"The king’s wrath _is_ as the roaring of a lion; but his favour _is_ as dew upon the grass.","osisRef":"Prov.19.12"},{"verseId":20019013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"A foolish son _is_ the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife _are_ a continual dropping.","osisRef":"Prov.19.13"},{"verseId":20019014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"House and riches _are_ the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife _is_ from the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.19.14"},{"verseId":20019015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.","osisRef":"Prov.19.15"},{"verseId":20019016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; _but_ he that despiseth his ways shall die.","osisRef":"Prov.19.16"},{"verseId":20019017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the [LORD](/person/god_1324); and that which he hath given will he pay him again.","osisRef":"Prov.19.17"},{"verseId":20019018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.","osisRef":"Prov.19.18"},{"verseId":20019019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver _him_, yet thou must do it again.","osisRef":"Prov.19.19"},{"verseId":20019020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.","osisRef":"Prov.19.20"},{"verseId":20019021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"_There_ _are_ many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), that shall stand.","osisRef":"Prov.19.21"},{"verseId":20019022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"The desire of a man _is_ his kindness: and a poor man _is_ better than a liar.","osisRef":"Prov.19.22"},{"verseId":20019023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"The fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _tendeth_ to life: and _he_ _that_ _hath_ _it_ shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.","osisRef":"Prov.19.23"},{"verseId":20019024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"A slothful _man_ hideth his hand in _his_ bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.","osisRef":"Prov.19.24"},{"verseId":20019025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, _and_ he will understand knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.19.25"},{"verseId":20019026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"He that wasteth _his_ father, _and_ chaseth away _his_ mother, _is_ a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.","osisRef":"Prov.19.26"},{"verseId":20019027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Cease, my son, to hear the instruction _that_ _causeth_ to err from the words of knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.19.27"},{"verseId":20019029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.","osisRef":"Prov.19.29"}]},{"title":"Prov 20","chapterNum":20,"osisRef":"Prov.20","verses":[{"verseId":20020001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Wine _is_ a mocker, strong drink _is_ raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.","osisRef":"Prov.20.1"},{"verseId":20020002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"The fear of a king _is_ as the roaring of a lion: _whoso_ provoketh him to anger sinneth _against_ his own soul.","osisRef":"Prov.20.2"},{"verseId":20020003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.","osisRef":"Prov.20.3"},{"verseId":20020004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; _therefore_ shall he beg in harvest, and _have_ nothing.","osisRef":"Prov.20.4"},{"verseId":20020005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Counsel in the heart of man _is_ _like_ deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.","osisRef":"Prov.20.5"},{"verseId":20020006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?","osisRef":"Prov.20.6"},{"verseId":20020007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The just _man_ walketh in his integrity: his children _are_ blessed after him.","osisRef":"Prov.20.7"},{"verseId":20020008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.","osisRef":"Prov.20.8"},{"verseId":20020009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?","osisRef":"Prov.20.9"},{"verseId":20020010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Divers weights, _and_ divers measures, both of them _are_ alike abomination to the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.20.10"},{"verseId":20020011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work _be_ pure, and whether _it_ _be_ right.","osisRef":"Prov.20.11"},{"verseId":20020012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the [LORD](/person/god_1324) hath made even both of them.","osisRef":"Prov.20.12"},{"verseId":20020013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, _and_ thou shalt be satisfied with bread.","osisRef":"Prov.20.13"},{"verseId":20020014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ naught, _it_ _is_ naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.","osisRef":"Prov.20.14"},{"verseId":20020015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge _are_ a precious jewel.","osisRef":"Prov.20.15"},{"verseId":20020016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Take his garment that is surety _for_ a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.","osisRef":"Prov.20.16"},{"verseId":20020017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Bread of deceit _is_ sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.","osisRef":"Prov.20.17"},{"verseId":20020018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"_Every_ purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.","osisRef":"Prov.20.18"},{"verseId":20020019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"He that goeth about _as_ a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.","osisRef":"Prov.20.19"},{"verseId":20020020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.","osisRef":"Prov.20.20"},{"verseId":20020021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"An inheritance _may_ _be_ gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.","osisRef":"Prov.20.21"},{"verseId":20020022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; _but_ wait on the [LORD](/person/god_1324), and he shall save thee.","osisRef":"Prov.20.22"},{"verseId":20020023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Divers weights _are_ an abomination unto the [LORD](/person/god_1324); and a false balance _is_ not good.","osisRef":"Prov.20.23"},{"verseId":20020024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Man’s goings _are_ of the [LORD](/person/god_1324); how can a man then understand his own way?","osisRef":"Prov.20.24"},{"verseId":20020025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ a snare to the man _who_ devoureth _that_ _which_ _is_ holy, and after vows to make enquiry.","osisRef":"Prov.20.25"},{"verseId":20020026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.","osisRef":"Prov.20.26"},{"verseId":20020027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"The spirit of man _is_ the candle of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), searching all the inward parts of the belly.","osisRef":"Prov.20.27"},{"verseId":20020028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.","osisRef":"Prov.20.28"},{"verseId":20020029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"The glory of young men _is_ their strength: and the beauty of old men _is_ the gray head.","osisRef":"Prov.20.29"},{"verseId":20020030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so _do_ stripes the inward parts of the belly.","osisRef":"Prov.20.30"}]},{"title":"Prov 21","chapterNum":21,"osisRef":"Prov.21","verses":[{"verseId":20021001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The king’s heart _is_ in the hand of the [LORD](/person/god_1324), _as_ the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.","osisRef":"Prov.21.1"},{"verseId":20021002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Every way of a man _is_ right in his own eyes: but the [LORD](/person/god_1324) pondereth the hearts.","osisRef":"Prov.21.2"},{"verseId":20021003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"To do justice and judgment _is_ more acceptable to the [LORD](/person/god_1324) than sacrifice.","osisRef":"Prov.21.3"},{"verseId":20021004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"An high look, and a proud heart, _and_ the plowing of the wicked, _is_ sin.","osisRef":"Prov.21.4"},{"verseId":20021005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"The thoughts of the diligent _tend_ only to plenteousness; but of every one _that_ _is_ hasty only to want.","osisRef":"Prov.21.5"},{"verseId":20021006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"The getting of treasures by a lying tongue _is_ a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.","osisRef":"Prov.21.6"},{"verseId":20021007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.","osisRef":"Prov.21.7"},{"verseId":20021008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The way of man _is_ froward and strange: but _as_ _for_ the pure, his work _is_ right.","osisRef":"Prov.21.8"},{"verseId":20021009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.","osisRef":"Prov.21.9"},{"verseId":20021010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.","osisRef":"Prov.21.10"},{"verseId":20021011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.21.11"},{"verseId":20021012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"The righteous _man_ wisely considereth the house of the wicked: _but_ _[God](/person/god_1324)_ overthroweth the wicked for _their_ wickedness.","osisRef":"Prov.21.12"},{"verseId":20021013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.","osisRef":"Prov.21.13"},{"verseId":20021014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.","osisRef":"Prov.21.14"},{"verseId":20021015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction _shall_ _be_ to the workers of iniquity.","osisRef":"Prov.21.15"},{"verseId":20021016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.","osisRef":"Prov.21.16"},{"verseId":20021017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"He that loveth pleasure _shall_ _be_ a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.","osisRef":"Prov.21.17"},{"verseId":20021018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"The wicked _shall_ _be_ a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.","osisRef":"Prov.21.18"},{"verseId":20021019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.","osisRef":"Prov.21.19"},{"verseId":20021020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.","osisRef":"Prov.21.20"},{"verseId":20021021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.","osisRef":"Prov.21.21"},{"verseId":20021022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"A wise _man_ scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.","osisRef":"Prov.21.22"},{"verseId":20021023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.","osisRef":"Prov.21.23"},{"verseId":20021024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Proud _and_ haughty scorner _is_ his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.","osisRef":"Prov.21.24"},{"verseId":20021025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.","osisRef":"Prov.21.25"},{"verseId":20021026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.","osisRef":"Prov.21.26"},{"verseId":20021027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"The sacrifice of the wicked _is_ abomination: how much more, _when_ he bringeth it with a wicked mind?","osisRef":"Prov.21.27"},{"verseId":20021028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.","osisRef":"Prov.21.28"},{"verseId":20021029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"A wicked man hardeneth his face: but _as_ _for_ the upright, he directeth his way.","osisRef":"Prov.21.29"},{"verseId":20021030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.21.30"},{"verseId":20021031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"The horse _is_ prepared against the day of battle: but safety _is_ of the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.21.31"}]},{"title":"Prov 22","chapterNum":22,"osisRef":"Prov.22","verses":[{"verseId":20022001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"A _good_ name _is_ rather to be chosen than great riches, _and_ loving favour rather than silver and gold.","osisRef":"Prov.22.1"},{"verseId":20022002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"The rich and poor meet together: the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _is_ the maker of them all.","osisRef":"Prov.22.2"},{"verseId":20022003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"A prudent _man_ foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.","osisRef":"Prov.22.3"},{"verseId":20022004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"By humility _and_ the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) _are_ riches, and honour, and life.","osisRef":"Prov.22.4"},{"verseId":20022005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Thorns _and_ snares _are_ in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.","osisRef":"Prov.22.5"},{"verseId":20022006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.","osisRef":"Prov.22.6"},{"verseId":20022008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.","osisRef":"Prov.22.8"},{"verseId":20022009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.","osisRef":"Prov.22.9"},{"verseId":20022010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.","osisRef":"Prov.22.10"},{"verseId":20022011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"He that loveth pureness of heart, _for_ the grace of his lips the king _shall_ _be_ his friend.","osisRef":"Prov.22.11"},{"verseId":20022012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"The eyes of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.","osisRef":"Prov.22.12"},{"verseId":20022013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"The slothful _man_ saith, _There_ _is_ a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.","osisRef":"Prov.22.13"},{"verseId":20022014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The mouth of strange women _is_ a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) shall fall therein.","osisRef":"Prov.22.14"},{"verseId":20022015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Foolishness _is_ bound in the heart of a child; _but_ the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.","osisRef":"Prov.22.15"},{"verseId":20022016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his _riches_, _and_ he that giveth to the rich, _shall_ surely _come_ to want.","osisRef":"Prov.22.16"},{"verseId":20022017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.22.17"},{"verseId":20022018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"For _it_ _is_ a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.","osisRef":"Prov.22.18"},{"verseId":20022019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"That thy trust may be in the [LORD](/person/god_1324), I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.","osisRef":"Prov.22.19"},{"verseId":20022020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,","osisRef":"Prov.22.20"},{"verseId":20022021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?","osisRef":"Prov.22.21"},{"verseId":20022022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"Rob not the poor, because he _is_ poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:","osisRef":"Prov.22.22"},{"verseId":20022024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:","osisRef":"Prov.22.24"},{"verseId":20022025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.","osisRef":"Prov.22.25"},{"verseId":20022026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"Be not thou _one_ of them that strike hands, _or_ of them that are sureties for debts.","osisRef":"Prov.22.26"},{"verseId":20022027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?","osisRef":"Prov.22.27"},{"verseId":20022028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.","osisRef":"Prov.22.28"},{"verseId":20022029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean _men_.","osisRef":"Prov.22.29"}]},{"title":"Prov 23","chapterNum":23,"osisRef":"Prov.23","verses":[{"verseId":20023001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what _is_ before thee:","osisRef":"Prov.23.1"},{"verseId":20023002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"And put a knife to thy throat, if thou _be_ a man given to appetite.","osisRef":"Prov.23.2"},{"verseId":20023003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Be not desirous of his dainties: for they _are_ deceitful meat.","osisRef":"Prov.23.3"},{"verseId":20023004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.","osisRef":"Prov.23.4"},{"verseId":20023005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for _riches_ certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.","osisRef":"Prov.23.5"},{"verseId":20023006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Eat thou not the bread of _him_ _that_ _hath_ an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:","osisRef":"Prov.23.6"},{"verseId":20023007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"For as he thinketh in his heart, so _is_ he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart _is_ not with thee.","osisRef":"Prov.23.7"},{"verseId":20023008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"The morsel _which_ thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.","osisRef":"Prov.23.8"},{"verseId":20023009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.","osisRef":"Prov.23.9"},{"verseId":20023010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:","osisRef":"Prov.23.10"},{"verseId":20023011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"For their redeemer _is_ mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.","osisRef":"Prov.23.11"},{"verseId":20023012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.","osisRef":"Prov.23.12"},{"verseId":20023013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Withhold not correction from the child: for _if_ thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.","osisRef":"Prov.23.13"},{"verseId":20023015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.","osisRef":"Prov.23.15"},{"verseId":20023016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.","osisRef":"Prov.23.16"},{"verseId":20023017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Let not thine heart envy sinners: but _be_ _thou_ in the fear of the [LORD](/person/god_1324) all the day long.","osisRef":"Prov.23.17"},{"verseId":20023018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.","osisRef":"Prov.23.18"},{"verseId":20023019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.","osisRef":"Prov.23.19"},{"verseId":20023020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:","osisRef":"Prov.23.20"},{"verseId":20023021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe _a_ _man_ with rags.","osisRef":"Prov.23.21"},{"verseId":20023022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.","osisRef":"Prov.23.22"},{"verseId":20023023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Buy the truth, and sell _it_ not; _also_ wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.","osisRef":"Prov.23.23"},{"verseId":20023024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise _child_ shall have joy of him.","osisRef":"Prov.23.24"},{"verseId":20023025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.","osisRef":"Prov.23.25"},{"verseId":20023026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.","osisRef":"Prov.23.26"},{"verseId":20023027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"For a whore _is_ a deep ditch; and a strange woman _is_ a narrow pit.","osisRef":"Prov.23.27"},{"verseId":20023028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"She also lieth in wait as _for_ a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.","osisRef":"Prov.23.28"},{"verseId":20023029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?","osisRef":"Prov.23.29"},{"verseId":20023030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.","osisRef":"Prov.23.30"},{"verseId":20023031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, _when_ it moveth itself aright.","osisRef":"Prov.23.31"},{"verseId":20023032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.","osisRef":"Prov.23.32"},{"verseId":20023033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.","osisRef":"Prov.23.33"},{"verseId":20023034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.","osisRef":"Prov.23.34"},{"verseId":20023035,"verseNum":35,"mdText":"They have stricken me, _shalt_ _thou_ _say_, _and_ I was not sick; they have beaten me, _and_ I felt _it_ not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.","osisRef":"Prov.23.35"}]},{"title":"Prov 24","chapterNum":24,"osisRef":"Prov.24","verses":[{"verseId":20024001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.","osisRef":"Prov.24.1"},{"verseId":20024002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.","osisRef":"Prov.24.2"},{"verseId":20024003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:","osisRef":"Prov.24.3"},{"verseId":20024004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.","osisRef":"Prov.24.4"},{"verseId":20024005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A wise man _is_ strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.","osisRef":"Prov.24.5"},{"verseId":20024006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors _there_ _is_ safety.","osisRef":"Prov.24.6"},{"verseId":20024007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Wisdom _is_ too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.","osisRef":"Prov.24.7"},{"verseId":20024008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.","osisRef":"Prov.24.8"},{"verseId":20024009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"The thought of foolishness _is_ sin: and the scorner _is_ an abomination to men.","osisRef":"Prov.24.9"},{"verseId":20024010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"_If_ thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength _is_ small.","osisRef":"Prov.24.10"},{"verseId":20024011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"If thou forbear to deliver _them_ _that_ _are_ drawn unto death, and _those_ _that_ _are_ ready to be slain;","osisRef":"Prov.24.11"},{"verseId":20024012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider _it_? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth _not_ he know _it_? and shall _not_ he render to _every_ man according to his works?","osisRef":"Prov.24.12"},{"verseId":20024013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"My son, eat thou honey, because _it_ _is_ good; and the honeycomb, _which_ _is_ sweet to thy taste:","osisRef":"Prov.24.13"},{"verseId":20024014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"So _shall_ the knowledge of wisdom _be_ unto thy soul: when thou hast found _it_, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.","osisRef":"Prov.24.14"},{"verseId":20024015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"Lay not wait, O wicked _man_, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:","osisRef":"Prov.24.15"},{"verseId":20024016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"For a just _man_ falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.","osisRef":"Prov.24.16"},{"verseId":20024017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:","osisRef":"Prov.24.17"},{"verseId":20024018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Lest the [LORD](/person/god_1324) see _it_, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.","osisRef":"Prov.24.18"},{"verseId":20024019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"Fret not thyself because of evil _men_, neither be thou envious at the wicked;","osisRef":"Prov.24.19"},{"verseId":20024020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"For there shall be no reward to the evil _man_; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.","osisRef":"Prov.24.20"},{"verseId":20024021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"My son, fear thou the [LORD](/person/god_1324) and the king: _and_ meddle not with them that are given to change:","osisRef":"Prov.24.21"},{"verseId":20024022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?","osisRef":"Prov.24.22"},{"verseId":20024023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"These _things_ also _belong_ to the wise. _It_ _is_ not good to have respect of persons in judgment.","osisRef":"Prov.24.23"},{"verseId":20024024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"He that saith unto the wicked, Thou _art_ righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:","osisRef":"Prov.24.24"},{"verseId":20024025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"But to them that rebuke _him_ shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.","osisRef":"Prov.24.25"},{"verseId":20024026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"_Every_ _man_ shall kiss _his_ lips that giveth a right answer.","osisRef":"Prov.24.26"},{"verseId":20024027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.","osisRef":"Prov.24.27"},{"verseId":20024028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive _not_ with thy lips.","osisRef":"Prov.24.28"},{"verseId":20024029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.","osisRef":"Prov.24.29"},{"verseId":20024030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;","osisRef":"Prov.24.30"},{"verseId":20024031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, _and_ nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.","osisRef":"Prov.24.31"},{"verseId":20024032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"Then I saw, _and_ considered _it_ well: I looked upon _it_, _and_ received instruction.","osisRef":"Prov.24.32"},{"verseId":20024033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"_Yet_ a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:","osisRef":"Prov.24.33"},{"verseId":20024034,"verseNum":34,"mdText":"So shall thy poverty come _as_ one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.","osisRef":"Prov.24.34"}]},{"title":"Prov 25","chapterNum":25,"osisRef":"Prov.25","verses":[{"verseId":20025001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"These _are_ also proverbs of [Solomon](/person/solomon_2762), which the men of [Hezekiah](/person/hezekiah_1512) king of Judah copied out.","osisRef":"Prov.25.1"},{"verseId":20025002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ the glory of [God](/person/god_1324) to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings _is_ to search out a matter.","osisRef":"Prov.25.2"},{"verseId":20025003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings _is_ unsearchable.","osisRef":"Prov.25.3"},{"verseId":20025004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.","osisRef":"Prov.25.4"},{"verseId":20025005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Take away the wicked _from_ before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.","osisRef":"Prov.25.5"},{"verseId":20025006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great _men_:","osisRef":"Prov.25.6"},{"verseId":20025007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"For better _it_ _is_ that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.","osisRef":"Prov.25.7"},{"verseId":20025008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Go not forth hastily to strive, lest _thou_ _know_ _not_ what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.","osisRef":"Prov.25.8"},{"verseId":20025009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Debate thy cause with thy neighbour _himself_; and discover not a secret to another:","osisRef":"Prov.25.9"},{"verseId":20025010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Lest he that heareth _it_ put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.","osisRef":"Prov.25.10"},{"verseId":20025011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"A word fitly spoken _is_ _like_ apples of gold in pictures of silver.","osisRef":"Prov.25.11"},{"verseId":20025012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"_As_ an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, _so_ _is_ a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.","osisRef":"Prov.25.12"},{"verseId":20025013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, _so_ _is_ a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.","osisRef":"Prov.25.13"},{"verseId":20025014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift _is_ _like_ clouds and wind without rain.","osisRef":"Prov.25.14"},{"verseId":20025015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.","osisRef":"Prov.25.15"},{"verseId":20025016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.","osisRef":"Prov.25.16"},{"verseId":20025017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and _so_ hate thee.","osisRef":"Prov.25.17"},{"verseId":20025018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour _is_ a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.","osisRef":"Prov.25.18"},{"verseId":20025019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble _is_ _like_ a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.","osisRef":"Prov.25.19"},{"verseId":20025020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"_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.","osisRef":"Prov.25.20"},{"verseId":20025021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:","osisRef":"Prov.25.21"},{"verseId":20025022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the [LORD](/person/god_1324) shall reward thee.","osisRef":"Prov.25.22"},{"verseId":20025023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"The north wind driveth away rain: so _doth_ an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.","osisRef":"Prov.25.23"},{"verseId":20025024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.","osisRef":"Prov.25.24"},{"verseId":20025025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"_As_ cold waters to a thirsty soul, so _is_ good news from a far country.","osisRef":"Prov.25.25"},{"verseId":20025026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"A righteous man falling down before the wicked _is_ _as_ a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.","osisRef":"Prov.25.26"},{"verseId":20025027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ not good to eat much honey: so _for_ _men_ to search their own glory _is_ _not_ glory.","osisRef":"Prov.25.27"},{"verseId":20025028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"He that _hath_ no rule over his own spirit _is_ _like_ a city _that_ _is_ broken down, _and_ without walls.","osisRef":"Prov.25.28"}]},{"title":"Prov 26","chapterNum":26,"osisRef":"Prov.26","verses":[{"verseId":20026001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.","osisRef":"Prov.26.1"},{"verseId":20026002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.","osisRef":"Prov.26.2"},{"verseId":20026003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.","osisRef":"Prov.26.3"},{"verseId":20026004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.","osisRef":"Prov.26.4"},{"verseId":20026006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, _and_ drinketh damage.","osisRef":"Prov.26.6"},{"verseId":20026007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The legs of the lame are not equal: so _is_ a parable in the mouth of fools.","osisRef":"Prov.26.7"},{"verseId":20026008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so _is_ he that giveth honour to a fool.","osisRef":"Prov.26.8"},{"verseId":20026009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"_As_ a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so _is_ a parable in the mouth of fools.","osisRef":"Prov.26.9"},{"verseId":20026010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The great _[God](/person/god_1324)_ that formed all _things_ both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.","osisRef":"Prov.26.10"},{"verseId":20026011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"As a dog returneth to his vomit, _so_ a fool returneth to his folly.","osisRef":"Prov.26.11"},{"verseId":20026012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? _there_ _is_ more hope of a fool than of him.","osisRef":"Prov.26.12"},{"verseId":20026013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"The slothful _man_ saith, _There_ _is_ a lion in the way; a lion _is_ in the streets.","osisRef":"Prov.26.13"},{"verseId":20026014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"_As_ the door turneth upon his hinges, so _doth_ the slothful upon his bed.","osisRef":"Prov.26.14"},{"verseId":20026015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The slothful hideth his hand in _his_ bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.26.15"},{"verseId":20026016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"The sluggard _is_ wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.","osisRef":"Prov.26.16"},{"verseId":20026017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"He that passeth by, _and_ meddleth with strife _belonging_ not to him, _is_ _like_ one that taketh a dog by the ears.","osisRef":"Prov.26.17"},{"verseId":20026018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"As a mad _man_ who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,","osisRef":"Prov.26.18"},{"verseId":20026019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"So _is_ the man _that_ deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?","osisRef":"Prov.26.19"},{"verseId":20026020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Where no wood is, _there_ the fire goeth out: so where _there_ _is_ no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.","osisRef":"Prov.26.20"},{"verseId":20026021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"_As_ coals _are_ to burning coals, and wood to fire; so _is_ a contentious man to kindle strife.","osisRef":"Prov.26.21"},{"verseId":20026022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"The words of a talebearer _are_ as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.","osisRef":"Prov.26.22"},{"verseId":20026023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Burning lips and a wicked heart _are_ _like_ a potsherd covered with silver dross.","osisRef":"Prov.26.23"},{"verseId":20026024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;","osisRef":"Prov.26.24"},{"verseId":20026025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for _there_ _are_ seven abominations in his heart.","osisRef":"Prov.26.25"},{"verseId":20026026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"_Whose_ hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the _whole_ congregation.","osisRef":"Prov.26.26"},{"verseId":20026027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.","osisRef":"Prov.26.27"},{"verseId":20026028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"A lying tongue hateth _those_ _that_ _are_ afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.","osisRef":"Prov.26.28"}]},{"title":"Prov 27","chapterNum":27,"osisRef":"Prov.27","verses":[{"verseId":20027001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.","osisRef":"Prov.27.1"},{"verseId":20027002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.","osisRef":"Prov.27.2"},{"verseId":20027003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"A stone _is_ heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath _is_ heavier than them both.","osisRef":"Prov.27.3"},{"verseId":20027004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Wrath _is_ cruel, and anger _is_ outrageous; but who _is_ able to stand before envy?","osisRef":"Prov.27.4"},{"verseId":20027005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Open rebuke _is_ better than secret love.","osisRef":"Prov.27.5"},{"verseId":20027006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Faithful _are_ the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy _are_ deceitful.","osisRef":"Prov.27.6"},{"verseId":20027007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.","osisRef":"Prov.27.7"},{"verseId":20027008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so _is_ a man that wandereth from his place.","osisRef":"Prov.27.8"},{"verseId":20027009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so _doth_ the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.","osisRef":"Prov.27.9"},{"verseId":20027010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: _for_ better _is_ a neighbour _that_ _is_ near than a brother far off.","osisRef":"Prov.27.10"},{"verseId":20027011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.","osisRef":"Prov.27.11"},{"verseId":20027012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"A prudent _man_ foreseeth the evil, _and_ hideth himself; _but_ the simple pass on, _and_ are punished.","osisRef":"Prov.27.12"},{"verseId":20027013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.","osisRef":"Prov.27.13"},{"verseId":20027014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.","osisRef":"Prov.27.14"},{"verseId":20027015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.","osisRef":"Prov.27.15"},{"verseId":20027016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, _which_ bewrayeth _itself_.","osisRef":"Prov.27.16"},{"verseId":20027017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.","osisRef":"Prov.27.17"},{"verseId":20027018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.","osisRef":"Prov.27.18"},{"verseId":20027019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"As in water face _answereth_ to face, so the heart of man to man.","osisRef":"Prov.27.19"},{"verseId":20027020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.","osisRef":"Prov.27.20"},{"verseId":20027021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"_As_ the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so _is_ a man to his praise.","osisRef":"Prov.27.21"},{"verseId":20027022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, _yet_ will not his foolishness depart from him.","osisRef":"Prov.27.22"},{"verseId":20027023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, _and_ look well to thy herds.","osisRef":"Prov.27.23"},{"verseId":20027024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"For riches _are_ not for ever: and doth the crown _endure_ to every generation?","osisRef":"Prov.27.24"},{"verseId":20027025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.","osisRef":"Prov.27.25"},{"verseId":20027026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"The lambs _are_ for thy clothing, and the goats _are_ the price of the field.","osisRef":"Prov.27.26"},{"verseId":20027027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"And _thou_ _shalt_ _have_ goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and _for_ the maintenance for thy maidens.","osisRef":"Prov.27.27"}]},{"title":"Prov 28","chapterNum":28,"osisRef":"Prov.28","verses":[{"verseId":20028001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.","osisRef":"Prov.28.1"},{"verseId":20028002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"For the transgression of a land many _are_ the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding _and_ knowledge the state _thereof_ shall be prolonged.","osisRef":"Prov.28.2"},{"verseId":20028003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"A poor man that oppresseth the poor _is_ _like_ a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.","osisRef":"Prov.28.3"},{"verseId":20028004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.","osisRef":"Prov.28.4"},{"verseId":20028005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the [LORD](/person/god_1324) understand all _things_.","osisRef":"Prov.28.5"},{"verseId":20028006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Better _is_ the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than _he_ _that_ _is_ perverse _in_ _his_ ways, though he _be_ rich.","osisRef":"Prov.28.6"},{"verseId":20028007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Whoso keepeth the law _is_ a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous _men_ shameth his father.","osisRef":"Prov.28.7"},{"verseId":20028008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.","osisRef":"Prov.28.8"},{"verseId":20028009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer _shall_ _be_ abomination.","osisRef":"Prov.28.9"},{"verseId":20028010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good _things_ in possession.","osisRef":"Prov.28.10"},{"verseId":20028011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The rich man _is_ wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.","osisRef":"Prov.28.11"},{"verseId":20028012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"When righteous _men_ do rejoice, _there_ _is_ great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.","osisRef":"Prov.28.12"},{"verseId":20028013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh _them_ shall have mercy.","osisRef":"Prov.28.13"},{"verseId":20028014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"Happy _is_ the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.","osisRef":"Prov.28.14"},{"verseId":20028015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"_As_ a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; _so_ _is_ a wicked ruler over the poor people.","osisRef":"Prov.28.15"},{"verseId":20028016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"The prince that wanteth understanding _is_ also a great oppressor: _but_ he that hateth covetousness shall prolong _his_ days.","osisRef":"Prov.28.16"},{"verseId":20028017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"A man that doeth violence to the blood of _any_ person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.","osisRef":"Prov.28.17"},{"verseId":20028018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but _he_ _that_ _is_ perverse _in_ _his_ ways shall fall at once.","osisRef":"Prov.28.18"},{"verseId":20028019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain _persons_ shall have poverty enough.","osisRef":"Prov.28.19"},{"verseId":20028020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.","osisRef":"Prov.28.20"},{"verseId":20028021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"To have respect of persons _is_ not good: for for a piece of bread _that_ man will transgress.","osisRef":"Prov.28.21"},{"verseId":20028022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"He that hasteth to be rich _hath_ an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.","osisRef":"Prov.28.22"},{"verseId":20028023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.","osisRef":"Prov.28.23"},{"verseId":20028024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, _It_ _is_ no transgression; the same _is_ the companion of a destroyer.","osisRef":"Prov.28.24"},{"verseId":20028025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the [LORD](/person/god_1324) shall be made fat.","osisRef":"Prov.28.25"},{"verseId":20028026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.","osisRef":"Prov.28.26"},{"verseId":20028027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.","osisRef":"Prov.28.27"},{"verseId":20028028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.","osisRef":"Prov.28.28"}]},{"title":"Prov 29","chapterNum":29,"osisRef":"Prov.29","verses":[{"verseId":20029001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"He, that being often reproved hardeneth _his_ neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.","osisRef":"Prov.29.1"},{"verseId":20029002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.","osisRef":"Prov.29.2"},{"verseId":20029003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth _his_ substance.","osisRef":"Prov.29.3"},{"verseId":20029004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.","osisRef":"Prov.29.4"},{"verseId":20029005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.","osisRef":"Prov.29.5"},{"verseId":20029006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"In the transgression of an evil man _there_ _is_ a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.","osisRef":"Prov.29.6"},{"verseId":20029007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: _but_ the wicked regardeth not to know _it_.","osisRef":"Prov.29.7"},{"verseId":20029008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise _men_ turn away wrath.","osisRef":"Prov.29.8"},{"verseId":20029010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.","osisRef":"Prov.29.10"},{"verseId":20029011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise _man_ keepeth it in till afterwards.","osisRef":"Prov.29.11"},{"verseId":20029012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants _are_ wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.29.12"},{"verseId":20029013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the [LORD](/person/god_1324) lighteneth both their eyes.","osisRef":"Prov.29.13"},{"verseId":20029014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.","osisRef":"Prov.29.14"},{"verseId":20029015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left _to_ _himself_ bringeth his mother to shame.","osisRef":"Prov.29.15"},{"verseId":20029016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.","osisRef":"Prov.29.16"},{"verseId":20029017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.","osisRef":"Prov.29.17"},{"verseId":20029019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.","osisRef":"Prov.29.19"},{"verseId":20029020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Seest thou a man _that_ _is_ hasty in his words? _there_ _is_ more hope of a fool than of him.","osisRef":"Prov.29.20"},{"verseId":20029021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become _his_ son at the length.","osisRef":"Prov.29.21"},{"verseId":20029022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.","osisRef":"Prov.29.22"},{"verseId":20029023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.","osisRef":"Prov.29.23"},{"verseId":20029024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth _it_ not.","osisRef":"Prov.29.24"},{"verseId":20029025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the [LORD](/person/god_1324) shall be safe.","osisRef":"Prov.29.25"},{"verseId":20029026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"Many seek the ruler’s favour; but _every_ man’s judgment _cometh_ from the [LORD](/person/god_1324).","osisRef":"Prov.29.26"},{"verseId":20029027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"An unjust man _is_ an abomination to the just: and _he_ _that_ _is_ upright in the way _is_ abomination to the wicked.","osisRef":"Prov.29.27"}]},{"title":"Prov 30","chapterNum":30,"osisRef":"Prov.30","verses":[{"verseId":20030001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The words of [Agur](/person/agur_112) the son of [Jakeh](/person/jakeh_712), _even_ the prophecy: the man spake unto [Ithiel](/person/ithiel_651), even unto [Ithiel](/person/ithiel_651) and [Ucal](/person/ucal_2887),","osisRef":"Prov.30.1"},{"verseId":20030002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"Surely I _am_ more brutish than _any_ man, and have not the understanding of a man.","osisRef":"Prov.30.2"},{"verseId":20030003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.","osisRef":"Prov.30.3"},{"verseId":20030004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what _is_ his name, and what _is_ his son’s name, if thou canst tell?","osisRef":"Prov.30.4"},{"verseId":20030005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Every word of [God](/person/god_1324) _is_ pure: he _is_ a shield unto them that put their trust in him.","osisRef":"Prov.30.5"},{"verseId":20030006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.","osisRef":"Prov.30.6"},{"verseId":20030007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Two _things_ have I required of thee; deny me _them_ not before I die:","osisRef":"Prov.30.7"},{"verseId":20030008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:","osisRef":"Prov.30.8"},{"verseId":20030009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Lest I be full, and deny _thee_, and say, Who _is_ the [LORD](/person/god_1324)? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my [God](/person/god_1324) _in_ _vain_.","osisRef":"Prov.30.9"},{"verseId":20030010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.","osisRef":"Prov.30.10"},{"verseId":20030011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ a generation _that_ curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.","osisRef":"Prov.30.11"},{"verseId":20030012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ a generation _that_ _are_ pure in their own eyes, and _yet_ is not washed from their filthiness.","osisRef":"Prov.30.12"},{"verseId":20030013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.","osisRef":"Prov.30.13"},{"verseId":20030014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"_There_ _is_ a generation, whose teeth _are_ _as_ swords, and their jaw teeth _as_ knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from _among_ men.","osisRef":"Prov.30.14"},{"verseId":20030015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"The horseleach hath two daughters, _crying_, Give, give. There are three _things_ _that_ are never satisfied, _yea_, four _things_ say not, _It_ _is_ enough:","osisRef":"Prov.30.15"},{"verseId":20030016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"The grave; and the barren womb; the earth _that_ is not filled with water; and the fire _that_ saith not, _It_ _is_ enough.","osisRef":"Prov.30.16"},{"verseId":20030017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"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.","osisRef":"Prov.30.17"},{"verseId":20030018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"There be three _things_ _which_ are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:","osisRef":"Prov.30.18"},{"verseId":20030019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"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.","osisRef":"Prov.30.19"},{"verseId":20030020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"Such _is_ the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.","osisRef":"Prov.30.20"},{"verseId":20030021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"For three _things_ the earth is disquieted, and for four _which_ it cannot bear:","osisRef":"Prov.30.21"},{"verseId":20030022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;","osisRef":"Prov.30.22"},{"verseId":20030023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"For an odious _woman_ when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.","osisRef":"Prov.30.23"},{"verseId":20030024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"There be four _things_ _which_ _are_ little upon the earth, but they _are_ exceeding wise:","osisRef":"Prov.30.24"},{"verseId":20030025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"The ants _are_ a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;","osisRef":"Prov.30.25"},{"verseId":20030026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"The conies _are_ _but_ a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;","osisRef":"Prov.30.26"},{"verseId":20030027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;","osisRef":"Prov.30.27"},{"verseId":20030028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.","osisRef":"Prov.30.28"},{"verseId":20030029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"There be three _things_ which go well, yea, four are comely in going:","osisRef":"Prov.30.29"},{"verseId":20030030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"A lion _which_ _is_ strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;","osisRef":"Prov.30.30"},{"verseId":20030031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom _there_ _is_ no rising up.","osisRef":"Prov.30.31"},{"verseId":20030032,"verseNum":32,"mdText":"If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, _lay_ thine hand upon thy mouth.","osisRef":"Prov.30.32"},{"verseId":20030033,"verseNum":33,"mdText":"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.","osisRef":"Prov.30.33"}]},{"title":"Prov 31","chapterNum":31,"osisRef":"Prov.31","verses":[{"verseId":20031001,"verseNum":1,"mdText":"The words of king [Lemuel](/person/lemuel_1817), the prophecy that his [mother](/person/mother_of_lemuel_2110) taught him.","osisRef":"Prov.31.1"},{"verseId":20031002,"verseNum":2,"mdText":"What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?","osisRef":"Prov.31.2"},{"verseId":20031003,"verseNum":3,"mdText":"Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.","osisRef":"Prov.31.3"},{"verseId":20031004,"verseNum":4,"mdText":"_It_ _is_ not for kings, O [Lemuel](/person/lemuel_1817), _it_ _is_ not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:","osisRef":"Prov.31.4"},{"verseId":20031005,"verseNum":5,"mdText":"Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.","osisRef":"Prov.31.5"},{"verseId":20031006,"verseNum":6,"mdText":"Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.","osisRef":"Prov.31.6"},{"verseId":20031007,"verseNum":7,"mdText":"Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.","osisRef":"Prov.31.7"},{"verseId":20031008,"verseNum":8,"mdText":"Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.","osisRef":"Prov.31.8"},{"verseId":20031009,"verseNum":9,"mdText":"Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.","osisRef":"Prov.31.9"},{"verseId":20031010,"verseNum":10,"mdText":"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price _is_ far above rubies.","osisRef":"Prov.31.10"},{"verseId":20031011,"verseNum":11,"mdText":"The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.","osisRef":"Prov.31.11"},{"verseId":20031012,"verseNum":12,"mdText":"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.","osisRef":"Prov.31.12"},{"verseId":20031013,"verseNum":13,"mdText":"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.","osisRef":"Prov.31.13"},{"verseId":20031014,"verseNum":14,"mdText":"She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.","osisRef":"Prov.31.14"},{"verseId":20031015,"verseNum":15,"mdText":"She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.","osisRef":"Prov.31.15"},{"verseId":20031016,"verseNum":16,"mdText":"She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.","osisRef":"Prov.31.16"},{"verseId":20031017,"verseNum":17,"mdText":"She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.","osisRef":"Prov.31.17"},{"verseId":20031018,"verseNum":18,"mdText":"She perceiveth that her merchandise _is_ good: her candle goeth not out by night.","osisRef":"Prov.31.18"},{"verseId":20031019,"verseNum":19,"mdText":"She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.","osisRef":"Prov.31.19"},{"verseId":20031020,"verseNum":20,"mdText":"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.","osisRef":"Prov.31.20"},{"verseId":20031021,"verseNum":21,"mdText":"She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household _are_ clothed with scarlet.","osisRef":"Prov.31.21"},{"verseId":20031022,"verseNum":22,"mdText":"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing _is_ silk and purple.","osisRef":"Prov.31.22"},{"verseId":20031023,"verseNum":23,"mdText":"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.","osisRef":"Prov.31.23"},{"verseId":20031024,"verseNum":24,"mdText":"She maketh fine linen, and selleth _it_; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.","osisRef":"Prov.31.24"},{"verseId":20031025,"verseNum":25,"mdText":"Strength and honour _are_ her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.","osisRef":"Prov.31.25"},{"verseId":20031026,"verseNum":26,"mdText":"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue _is_ the law of kindness.","osisRef":"Prov.31.26"},{"verseId":20031027,"verseNum":27,"mdText":"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.","osisRef":"Prov.31.27"},{"verseId":20031028,"verseNum":28,"mdText":"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband _also_, and he praiseth her.","osisRef":"Prov.31.28"},{"verseId":20031029,"verseNum":29,"mdText":"Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.","osisRef":"Prov.31.29"},{"verseId":20031030,"verseNum":30,"mdText":"Favour _is_ deceitful, and beauty _is_ vain: _but_ a woman _that_ feareth the [LORD](/person/god_1324), she shall be praised.","osisRef":"Prov.31.30"},{"verseId":20031031,"verseNum":31,"mdText":"Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.","osisRef":"Prov.31.31"}]}]}]}},"pageContext":{"lookupName":"prov"}}}