Proverbs 26:13-28 ▼

13 The slouthfull saith, there is a lion in the way, and a lion in the middest of the streates.

14 Like as the doore turneth about vpon the hynges: euen so doth the slouthfull walter him selfe in his bed.

15 The slouthfull body thrusteth his hande into his bosome, and it greeueth hym to put it agayne to his mouth.

16 The sluggarde thinketh him selfe wiser then seuen men that sit and teache.

17 Who so goeth by and medleth with other mens strife: he is like one that taketh a dogge by the eares.

18 As he that fayneth him selfe mad, casteth firebrandes, deadly arrowes and dartes:

19 So doth a dissembler with his neighbour, and saith, am not I in sport?

20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: euen so where the talebearer is taken away, there the strife ceasseth.

21 As coles kindle heate, and wood the fire: euen so doth a brawling felowe stirre vp variaunce.

22 A talebearers wordes are lyke men that strike with hammers, and they pearse the inwarde partes of the body.

23 Burning lippes and a wicked heart, are like a potsharde couered with siluer drosse.

24 An enemie wyll dissemble with his lippes, and layeth vp deceipt in his heart.

25 But when he speaketh fayre, beleue hym not: for there are seuen abhominations in his heart.

26 Hatred maye be couered by deceipt: but the malice therof shalbe shewed before the whole congregation.

27 Who so diggeth vp a pit, shal fall therin: and he that rolleth vp a stone, it wyl returne vpon hym.

28 A lying tongue hateth the afflicted: and a flattering mouth worketh mischiefe.