PROVERBS 10

1 The parables of Solomon. A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond [or foolish] son is the sorrow of his mother. 2 Treasures of wickedness shall not profit; but rightfulness [or rightwiseness] shall deliver from death. 3 The Lord shall not torment the soul of a just [or rightwise] man with hunger; and he shall destroy the treasons of unpious men. 4 A slow hand hath wrought needi-ness; but the hand of strong men maketh ready riches. Forsooth he that enforceth or endeavoureth to get any-thing by leasings, feedeth the winds; soothly the same man pursueth birds flying [or followeth flying birds]. 5 He that gathereth together in harvest, is a wise son; but he that sleepeth in summer, is a son of confusion. 6 The blessing of God is over the head of a just [or rightwise] man; but wickedness covereth the mouth of wicked men. 7 The mind or memory of a just [or rightwise] man shall be with praisings; and the name of wicked men shall wax rotten. 8 A wise man shall receive commandments with heart; a fool is beaten with his own lips. 9 He that goeth simply, goeth trustily; but he that maketh shrewd his ways, shall be [made] open. 10 He that beckoneth with the eye, shall give sorrow; a fool shall be beaten with his own lips. 11 The vein of life is the mouth of a just [or rightwise] man; but the mouth of wicked men covereth wickedness. 12 Hatred raiseth up chidings; and charity covereth all sins. 13 Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart. 14 Wise men hide knowing; but the mouth of a fool is next to confusion. 15 The chattel [or substance] of a rich man is the city of his strength; the dread of poor men is the neediness of them. 16 The work of a just [or rightwise] man is to life; but the fruit of a wicked man is to sin. 17 The way of life is to him that keepeth chastising [or discipline]; but he that forsaketh blamings, erreth. 18 False lips hide hatred; he that bringeth forth despising is unwise. 19 Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent. 20 Chosen silver is the tongue of a just [or rightwise] man; the heart of wicked men is for nought. 21 The lips of a just [or rightwise] man teach full many men; but they that be unlearned shall die in neediness of heart. 22 The blessing of the Lord maketh rich men; and torment shall not be fellowshipped to them. 23 A fool worketh wickedness as by laughing; but wisdom is prudence to a man or but prudence is to a wise man. 24 That that a wicked man dreadeth, shall come [up] on him; the desire of just [or rightwise] men shall be given to them. 25 As a tempest passing, a wicked man shall not be; but a just [or rightwise] man shall be as an ever-lasting foundament. 26 As vinegar annoyeth the teeth, and smoke the eyes; so a slow man annoyeth them that sent him in the way. 27 The dread of the Lord increaseth days; and the years of wicked men shall be made short. 28 Abiding of just [or rightwise] men is gladness; but the hope of wicked men shall perish. 29 The strength of a simple man is the way of the Lord; and dread to them that work evil. 30 A just [or rightwise] man shall not be moved without end; but wicked men shall not dwell on the earth. 31 The mouth of a just [or rightwise] man shall bring forth wisdom; the tongue of shrews shall perish. 32 The lips of a just [or rightwise] man behold pleasant things; and the mouth of wicked men beholdeth wayward [or perverted] things.