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Proverbs 12–14

Proverbs 12

1 

He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.

2 

He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.

3 

Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

4 

A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.

5 

The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

6 

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

7 

Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

8 

A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

9 

Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

10 

The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

11 

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

12 

The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

13 

For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.

14 

By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

15 

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

16 

A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

17 

He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

18 

There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 

The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20 

Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 

Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.

23 

A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

24 

The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.

25 

Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

26 

He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

27 

The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

28 

In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.


Proverbs 13

1 

A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.

2 

Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.

3 

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

4 

The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.

5 

The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.

6 

Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7 

One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.

8 

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.

9 

The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 

Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

11 

Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.

12 

Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.

13 

Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

14 

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

15 

Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.

16 

The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.

17 

The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 

Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.

19 

The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.

20 

He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.

21 

Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

22 

The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

23 

Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.

24 

He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.

25 

The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.


Proverbs 14

1 

A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.

2 

He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.

3 

In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4 

Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

5 

A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

6 

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

7 

Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

8 

The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

9 

A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

10 

The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.

11 

The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.

12 

There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

13 

Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.

14 

A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

15 

The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

16 

A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.

17 

The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

18 

The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.

19 

The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

20 

The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

21 

He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

22 

They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

23 

In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

24 

The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

25 

A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

26 

In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

27 

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

28 

In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince.

29 

He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

30 

Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

31 

He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

32 

The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

33 

In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

34 

Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

35 

A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

Catechism

An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Lesson 23, Questions 255-257

255 Q. Does he who receives Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ?

A. He who receives Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ, but does not receive His grace, and he commits a great sacrilege.

"The body and blood," because the appearance of bread and wine is there after consecration, and he receives it. He who receives the Holy Eucharist in mortal sin receives Our Lord into a filthy soul. If a great and highly-esteemed friend was coming to visit your house, would you not take care to have everything clean and neat, and pleasing to him? And the greater the dignity of the person coming, the more careful you would be. But what are all the persons of dignity in the world—kings or popes—compared with Our Lord, who leaves the beauties of Heaven to come to visit our soul? and the purest we can make it is not pure enough for Him. But He is kind to us, and is satisfied with our poor preparation if He sees we are doing our very best. But oh, what a shame to receive Him into our soul without any preparation! and more horrible still, to fill it with vile sins, that we know are most disgusting to Him! No wonder, therefore, that receiving Holy Communion unworthily is so great a crime, and so deserving of God's punishment. Why should not the heavenly Father punish us for treating His beloved Son with such shameful disrespect and contempt?

256 Q. Is it enough to be free from mortal sin, to receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion?

A. To receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion it is not enough to be free from mortal sin, but we should be free from all affection to venial sin, and should make acts of lively faith, of firm hope and ardent love.

257 Q. What is the fast necessary for Holy Communion?

A. The fast necessary for Holy Communion is the abstaining for one hour from everything which is taken as food or drink.

A note from this text's transcriber, not from the book

{T.N.: The reprint book, upon which this e-text is based, contains the statement, "published . . . with minor revisions to conform with the new regulations on fasting and indulgences, etc."}

"Food or drink." If you swallowed a button, for example, it would not break your fast, because it is not food or drink.