Proverbs

²¹There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. ²²The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. ²³The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. ²⁴The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. ²⁵smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ²⁶He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. ²⁷Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge.