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King James Bible 1611 |
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King James Bible 1769 |
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| 18:1 |
Through desire a man hauing separated himselfe, seeketh and intermedleth with all wisedome. |
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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. |
| 18:2 |
A foole hath no delight in vnderstanding, but that his heart may discouer it selfe. |
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A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. |
| 18:3 |
When the wicked commeth, then commeth also contempt, and with ignominie, reproch. |
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When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. |
| 18:4 |
The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke. |
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The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. |
| 18:5 |
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to ouerthrowe the righteous in iudgement. |
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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. |
| 18:6 |
A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. |
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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. |
| 18:7 |
A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule. |
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A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. |
| 18:8 |
The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly. |
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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. |
| 18:9 |
Hee also that is slouthful in his worke, is brother to him that is a great waster. |
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He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. |
| 18:10 |
The name of the Lord is a a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. |
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The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. |
| 18:11 |
The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit. |
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The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. |
| 18:12 |
Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie. |
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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. |
| 18:13 |
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame vnto him. |
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He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. |
| 18:14 |
The spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare? |
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The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? |
| 18:15 |
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the eare of the wise seeketh knowledge. |
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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. |
| 18:16 |
A mans gift maketh roome for him, & bringeth him before great men. |
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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. |
| 18:17 |
He that is first in his owne cause, seemeth iust; but his neighbour commeth and searcheth him. |
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He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. |
| 18:18 |
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth betweene the mighty. |
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. |
| 18:19 |
A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle. |
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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. |
| 18:20 |
A mans belly shall be satisfied with the fruite of his mouth; and with the increase of his lippes shall he be filled. |
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A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. |
| 18:21 |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that loue it shall eate the fruite thereof. |
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. |
| 18:22 |
Who so findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth fauour of the Lord. |
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Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. |
| 18:23 |
The poore vseth intreaties, but the rich answereth roughly. |
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The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. |
| 18:24 |
A man that hath friends must shewe himselfe friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer then a brother. |
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A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. |