Proverbs

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool"s back.

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.