Chapter 18 _{12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.13 The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.14 He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.15 My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.16 Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.17 Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.18 A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.19 Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.20 Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.21 Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.22 Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, and defer not until death to be justified.23 Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.24 Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, and the time of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face.25 When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need.26 From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all things are soon done before the Lord.27 A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the day of sinning he will beware of offence: but a fool will not observe time.28 Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise unto him that found her.29 They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, and poured forth exquisite parables.30 Go not after thy lusts, but refrain thyself from thine appetites.31 If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, she will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.32 Take not pleasure in much good cheer, neither be tied to the expence thereof.33 Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing, when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt lie in wait for thine own life, and be talked on.}

Chapter 19 _{1 A labouring man that A is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.2 Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become impudent.3 Moths and worms shall have him to heritage, and a bold man shall be taken away.4 He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.5 Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.6 He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.7 Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.8 Whether it be to friend or foe, talk not of other men's lives; and if thou canst without offence, reveal them not.9 For he heard and observed thee, and when time cometh he will hate thee.10 If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee; and be bold, it will not burst thee.11 A fool travaileth with a word, as a woman in labour of a child.12 As an arrow that sticketh in a man's thigh, so is a word within a fool's belly.13 Admonish a friend, it may be he hath not done it: and if he have done it, that he do it no more.}