CHAPTER 21. 1 As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it. 2 Every…

CHAPTER 22. 1 A good name is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor have met one another: the Lord…

CHAPTER 23. 1 When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face. 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if it…

CHAPTER 24. 1 Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them: 2 Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits. 3 By wisdom…

CHAPTER 25. 1 These are also parables of Solomon, which the men of Ezechias king of Juda copied out. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal the word,…

CHAPTER 26. 1 As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool. 2 As a bird flying to other places, and a sparrow…

CHAPTER 27. 1 Boast not for to morrow, for thou knowest not what the day to come may bring forth. 2 Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth:…

CHAPTER 28. 1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread. 2 For the sine of the land many…

CHAPTER 29. 1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. 2 When just men increase,…

CHAPTER 30. 1 The words of Gatherer the son of Vomiter. The vision which the man spoke with whom God is, and who being strengthened by God, abiding with him,…