5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape. Compare verse2 commentaries
6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts. Compare verse
7 All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him. Compare verse1 commentary
8 He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good. Compare verse
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish. Compare verse
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Compare verse
11 The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Compare verse3 commentaries
12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass. Compare verse1 commentary
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Compare verse
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. Compare verse2 commentaries
15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Compare verse
16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die. Compare verse
17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. Compare verse5 commentaries
18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying. Compare verse1 commentary
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again. Compare verse
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. Compare verse
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Compare verse1 commentary