Study Desk

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

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

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

When he speaketh fair, believe him not; for there are seven abominations in his heart:

Though his hatred cover itself with guile, his wickedness shall be openly shewed before the congregation.

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for a strange woman.

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

He that would restrain her restraineth the wind, and his right hand encountereth oil.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; and he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, and a man is tried by his praise.

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle among bruised corn, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.