CHAPTER 13. 1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved. 2 Of the fruit of his…

CHAPTER 14. 1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built. 2 He that walketh in the right…

CHAPTER 15. 1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. 2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out…

CHAPTER 16. 1 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue. 2 All the ways of a man are open…

CHAPTER 17. 1 Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife. 2 A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide…

CHAPTER 18. 1 He that hath a mind to depart from a friend seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach. 2 A fool receiveth not the words of…

CHAPTER 19. 1 Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips, and unwise. 2 Where there is no…

CHAPTER 20. 1 Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith shell not be wise. 2 As the roaring of a lion, so also is the…

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…