Proverbs

¹²Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. ¹³Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. ¹⁴The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. ¹⁵Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged. ¹⁶Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly. ¹⁷A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health. ¹⁸Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.