1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

<>v. 1, <>Boast

2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

<>v. 2, <>stranger

3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

<>envy

5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

<>the kisses of an enemy are deceitful

7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

<>The full soul loatheth an honeycomb

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

<>a man that wandereth from his place

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

<>counsel

10 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.

<>better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

<>v. 11, <>My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, <>son

12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

<>prudent

13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

<>v. 13, <>Take his garment, <>strange woman

14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

<>vv. 15-16

16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

<>vv. 15-16, <>bewrayeth

17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

<>v. 17

18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

<>Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof, <>tree

19 As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

<>v. 19

20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

<>Hell and destruction are never full, <>the eyes of man are never satisfied, <>never satisfied

21 As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

<>v. 22

23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

<>v. 23

24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

<>riches are not for ever

25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

<>the tender grass sheweth itself, <>herbs … are gathered

26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

<>The lambs are for thy clothing, <>lambs, <>the price

27 And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

<>v. 27, <>maintenance

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 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.

<>v. 2, <>transgression, <>man of understanding

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

<>A poor man … the poor, <>rain

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

<>They that forsake the law praise the wicked, <>They that forsake the law, <>such as keep the law contend with them, <>keep the law

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

<>v. 5, <>they that seek the LORD understand all things, <>seek the LORD

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

<>uprightness, <>perverse

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

<>a wise son, <>son, <>a companion of riotous men

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

<>v. 8, <>his substance

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

<>v. 9, <>even his prayer shall be abomination

10 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.

<>Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray, <>to go astray, <>he shall fall himself into his own pit, <>the upright shall have good things in possession

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

<>v. 11, <>wise in his own conceit, <>conceit

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

<>when the wicked rise, a man is hidden

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

<>He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, <>his sins … whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy, <>prosper, <>confesseth

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

<>he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief, <>mischief

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

<>As a roaring lion, <>ruler

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

<>wanteth, <>he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days, <>he that hateth covetousness, <>covetousness, <>prolong his days

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

<>Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

<>He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread, <>bread

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

<>he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent

21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

<>To have respect of persons is not good

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

<>find … favour, <>flattereth

24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

<>robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, <>robbeth

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

<>strife, <>he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat, <>fat

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

<>He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

<>He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

<>perish

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

<>He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy., <>reproved

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

<>beareth rule

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

<>Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father, <>he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance, <>harlots, <>substance

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

<>he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

<>v. 5, <>flattereth

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

<>transgression

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

<>v. 7, <>the poor

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

<>Scornful, <>city, <>wise men turn away wrath

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

<>v. 9

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

<>upright, <>the just seek his soul

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

<>v. 11

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

<>If a ruler hearken to lies, <>lies, <>his servants

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

<>the LORD lighteneth both their eyes

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

<>v. 15, <>child

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

<>the wicked … the righteous shall see their fall

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

<>Correct, <>son, <>delight

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

<>v. 18, <>vision … law, <>perish, <>keepeth the law

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

<>v. 20, <>hope

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

<>v. 21

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

<>v. 22, <>strife

23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

<>honour

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

<>Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul, <>hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not, <>bewrayeth

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

<>The fear of man bringeth a snare, <>trust in the LORD

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

<>Many seek the ruler's favour, <>every man's judgment cometh from the LORD

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

<>in the way

1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,

<>son

2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.

<>v. 2

3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.

<>the knowledge of the holy

4 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?

<>Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?, <>who hath gathered the wind in his fists?, <>who hath bound the waters, <>the waters, <>garment, <>what is his name, <>what is his son's name

5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

<>vv. 5-6, <>Every word of God is pure, <>Every word of God, <>put their trust in him

6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

<>vv. 5-6, <>Add thou not unto his words, lest … thou be found a liar., <>a liar

7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:

<>I die

8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

<>feed me with food convenient for me

9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

<>lest I … take the name of my God in vain, <>poor

10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

<>Accuse not, <>a servant

11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

<>v. 11, <>curseth their father

12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

<>There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, <>is not washed, <>filthiness

13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

14 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.

<>There is a generation, whose … jaw teeth as knives, to devour, <>the needy

15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:

<>never satisfied

16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

<>The grave, <>the barren womb, <>the fire that saith not, It is enough

17 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.

<>v. 17, <>mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, <>mocketh, <>despiseth, <>ravens

18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

19 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.

20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

<>v. 20, <>an adulterous woman

21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

23 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

<>married

24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

<>vv. 24,26

25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

<>The ants … prepare their meat in the summer

26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

<>vv. 24,26

27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

<>v. 27

28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.

<>v. 28, <>taketh hold with her hands

29 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

<>turneth not away for any

31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

<>a king, against whom there is no rising up

32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

<>v. 32

33 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.

<>the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife, <>strife

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

<>the prophecy that his mother taught him

2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

<>son … son … son, <>my vows

3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

<>v. 3, <>thy ways

4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

<>vv. 4-5

5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

<>vv. 4-5, <>Lest they … pervert the judgment, <>pervert

6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

<>perish

7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

<>judge righteously, <>plead the cause of the poor and needy, <>the poor, <>needy

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

<>vv. 10,26

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

<>husband

12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

<>She … worketh willingly with her hands., <>seeketh wool

14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

<>a portion

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

<>v. 17

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

<>v. 18, <>She perceiveth that her merchandise is good, <>her candle goeth not out by night

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

<>v. 19, <>her hands hold

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

<>v. 20

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

<>She maketh herself coverings

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

<>the gates

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

<>fine linen, <>girdles

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

<>honour

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

<>vv. 10,26, <>v. 26

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

<>She looketh well to the ways of her household, <>the bread of idleness, <>idleness

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

<>children

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

<>Give her of the fruit of her hands, <>let her own works praise her