Proverbs--The Righteous (+ Good) KL Paulson Bro. R. Spurgeon 12/1995 Proverbs 2:7 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. [He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a shield to them that walk uprightly.] Proverbs 2:9 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. [Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.] Proverbs 2:20 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. [That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.] (Proverbs 3:3-4) 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: [Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.] 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. [So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.] Proverbs 3:27 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. [Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.] Proverbs 3:32 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. [The LORD...his secret is with the righteous.] Proverbs 4:2 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. [For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.] Proverbs 4:11 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. [I have led thee in right paths.] (Proverbs 8:6-9) 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. [Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.] 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. [For my mouth shall speak truth.] 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. [All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.] 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. [They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.] Proverbs 8:18 18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. [Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.] Proverbs 8:20 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: [I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment.] (Proverbs 10:2-3) 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. [Righteousness delivereth from death.] 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish.] Proverbs 10:11 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life.] Proverbs 10:16 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. [The labour of the righteous tendeth to life.] Proverbs 10:21 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. [The lips of the righteous feed many.] (Proverbs 10:24-25) 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. [The desire of the righteous shall be granted.] 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. [The righteous is an everlasting foundation.] Proverbs 10:28 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. [The hope of the righteous shall be gladness.] Proverbs 10:30 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. [The righteous shall never be removed.] Proverbs 10:32 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. [The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable.] (Proverbs 11:4-6) 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. [Righteousness delivereth from death.] 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way.] 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. [The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them.] Proverbs 11:8 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. [The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.] Proverbs 11:10 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. [When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.] (Proverbs 11:17-19) 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. [The merciful man doeth good to his own soul.] 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. [To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.] 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. [As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.] Proverbs 11:21 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. [The seed of the righteous shall be delivered.] (Proverbs 11:23-24) 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. [The desire of the righteous is only good.] 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. [There is that withholdeth more than is right, but it tendeth to poverty.] (Proverbs 11:27-28) 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. [He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour.] 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. [The righteous shall flourish as a branch.] (Proverbs 11:30-31) 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. [The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.] 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. [The righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.] (Proverbs 12:2-3) 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. [A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD.] 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. [The root of the righteous shall not be moved.] Proverbs 12:5 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. [The thoughts of the righteous are right.] Proverbs 12:7 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. [The house of the righteous shall stand.] Proverbs 12:10 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.] Proverbs 12:12 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. [The root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.] (Proverbs 12:14-15) 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. [A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.] 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. [The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens unto counsel is wise.] Proverbs 12:17 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. [He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness.] Proverbs 12:19 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. [The lip of truth shall be established for ever.] Proverbs 12:22 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. [They that deal truly are his [The LORD'S] delight.] (Proverbs 12:25-26) 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. [A good word maketh it [in the heart of man] glad.] 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. [The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.] Proverbs 12:28 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. [In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.] Proverbs 13:2 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. [A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth.] (Proverbs 13:5-6) 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. [A righteous man hateth lying.] 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. [Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way.] Proverbs 13:9 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. [The light of the righteous rejoiceth.] Proverbs 13:15 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. [Good understanding giveth favour.] (Proverbs 13:21-22) 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. [To the righteous good shall be repayed.] 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. [A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.] Proverbs 13:25 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. [The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul.] Proverbs 14:9 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. [Among the righteous there is favour.] Proverbs 14:12 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. [There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.] Proverbs 14:14 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. [A good man shall be satisfied from himself.] Proverbs 14:19 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.] Proverbs 14:22 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. [Mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.] Proverbs 14:25 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. [A true witness delivereth souls.] Proverbs 14:32 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. [The righteous hath hope in his death.] Proverbs 14:34 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. [Righteousness exalteth a nation.] Proverbs 15:3 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. [The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding...the good.] Proverbs 15:6 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. [In the house of the righteous is much treasure.] Proverbs 15:9 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. [The LORD...he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.] Proverbs 15:19 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. [The way of the righteous is made plain.] Proverbs 15:23 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! [A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!] (Proverbs 15:28-30) 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. [The heart of the righteous studieth to answer.] 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. [The LORD...he heareth the prayer of the righteous.] 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. [A good report maketh the bones healthy.] Proverbs 16:6 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. [By mercy and truth iniquity is purged.] Proverbs 16:8 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. [Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.] (Proverbs 16:12-13) 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. [It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.] 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. [Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.] Proverbs 16:20 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. [He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good.] Proverbs 16:25 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. [There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.] Proverbs 16:29 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. [A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.] Proverbs 16:31 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. [The gray head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.] Proverbs 17:13 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. [Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.] Proverbs 17:20 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. [He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good.] Proverbs 17:26 26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. [Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.] Proverbs 18:5 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. [It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.] Proverbs 18:10 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.] Proverbs 18:22 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. [Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing.] Proverbs 19:2 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. [Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good.] Proverbs 19:8 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. [He that keepeth understanding shall find good.] Proverbs 20:6 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? [Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?] Proverbs 20:11 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. [Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.] Proverbs 20:18 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. [Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.] Proverbs 20:23 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. [A false balance is not good.] Proverbs 20:28 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. [Truth preserve[s] the king.] Proverbs 21:2 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. [Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.] Proverbs 21:8 8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. [As for the pure, his work is right.] Proverbs 21:12 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. [The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked.] Proverbs 21:18 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. [The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.] Proverbs 21:21 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. [He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.] Proverbs 21:26 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. [The righteous giveth and spareth not.] Proverbs 22:1 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. [A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.] Proverbs 22:21 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? [That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?] Proverbs 23:16 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. [Yea, my inmost being shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.] (Proverbs 23:23-24) 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. [Buy the truth, and sell it not; also...and instruction.] 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. [The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice.] (Proverbs 24:15-16) 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: [Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; plunder not his resting place.] 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.] (Proverbs 24:23-26) 23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. [These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.] 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: [He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him.] 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. [But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.] 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. [Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.] Proverbs 25:5 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. [Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.] (Proverbs 25:25-26) 25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. [As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.] 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. [A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a polluted spring.] Proverbs 28:1 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. [The righteous are bold as a lion.] Proverbs 28:10 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. [Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.] Proverbs 28:12 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. [When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory.] Proverbs 28:21 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. [To have respect of persons is not good.] Proverbs 28:28 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. [When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.] Proverbs 29:2 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. [When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.] (Proverbs 29:6-7) 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. [In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.] 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. [The righteous considereth the cause of the poor.] (Proverbs 29:16-17) 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. [The righteous shall see their [the wicked's] fall.] Proverbs 31:9 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. [Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.] Proverbs 31:12 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. [She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.]