1<\/sup>My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>A foolish man's foot is soon in his [neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.<\/span> <\/p>\n 28<\/sup>A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.<\/span> <\/p>\n