CHAPTER 21. 1 MY son, hast thou sinned? do so no more: but for thy former sins also pray that they may be forgiven thee. 2 Flee from sins as…

CHAPTER 22. 1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. 2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and…

CHAPTER 23. 1 O Lord, father, and sovereign ruler of my life, leave me not to their counsel: nor suffer me to fall by them. 2 Who will set scourges…

CHAPTER 24. 1 WISDOM shall praise her own self, and shall be honoured in God, and shall glory in the midst of her people, 2 And shall open her mouth…

CHAPTER 25. 1 WITH three things my spirit is pleased, which are approved before God and men: 2 The concord of brethren, and the love of neighbours, and mall and…

CHAPTER 26. 1 HAPPY is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. 2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband: and shall fulfil the…

CHAPTER 27. 1 THROUGH poverty many have sinned: and he that seeketh to be enriched, turneth away his eye. 2 As a stake sticketh fast in the midst of the…

CHAPTER 28. 1 HE that seeketh to revenge himself, shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins in remembrance. 2 Forgive thy neighbour if he…

CHAPTER 29. 1 HE that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. 2 Lend to thy neighbour in the time of…

CHAPTER 30. 1 HE that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours. 2 He…