Proverbs 27

1 He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die. 2 He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him. 3 Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul. 4 He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing. 5 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end. 6 There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm. 7 A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. 8 The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil. 9 The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth. 10 The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline. 11 He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy. 12 Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge. 13 An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 14 Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools. 16 Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith, shall not be wise. 17 As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul. 18 It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches. 19 Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him. 20 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out. 21 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man? 22 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children. 23 The king, that sitteth on the throne of judgment, scattereth away all evil with his look. 24 Who can say: My heart is clean, I am pure from sin? 25 Diverse weights and diverse measures, both are abominable before God. 26 By his inclinations a child is known, if his works be clean and right. 27 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made them both.