1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.⇆ compare2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.⇆ compare3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.⇆ compare4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.⇆ compare5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.⇆ compare6Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.⇆ compare7All 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.⇆ compare8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.⇆ compare9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.⇆ compare10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.⇆ compare11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.⇆ compare12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.⇆ compare13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.⇆ compare14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.⇆ compare15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.⇆ compare16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.⇆ compare17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.⇆ compare18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.⇆ compare19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.⇆ compare20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.⇆ compare21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.⇆ compare22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.⇆ compare23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.⇆ compare24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.⇆ compare25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.⇆ compare26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.⇆ compare27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.⇆ compare28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.⇆ compare29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.⇆ compare