The Bible, King James version, Book 20: Proverbs
Book 20 Proverbs 20:001:001 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 20:001:002 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 20:001:003 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 20:001:004 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 20:001:005 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 20:001:006 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 20:001:007 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Translator's Preface
Introduction
THE WINNING OF FRIENDS
The Story of the Jackal, Deer, and Crow
The Story of the Vulture, the Cat, and the Birds
The Story of the Dead Game and the Jackal
The Prince and the Wife of the Merchant's Son
The Story of the Old Jackal and the Elephant
THE PARTING OF FRIENDS
The Story of the Lion, the Jackals, and the Bull
The Story of the Monkey and the Wedge
The Story of the Washerman's Jackass
The Story of the Cat who Served the Lion
The Story of the Terrible Bell
The Story of the Prince and the Procuress
The Story of the Black Snake and the Golden Chain
The Story of the Lion and the Old Hare
The Story of the Wagtail and the Sea
WAR
The Battle of the Swans and Peacocks
The Story of the Weaver-Birds and the Monkeys
Book 20 Proverbs 20:001:001 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 20:001:002 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 20:001:003 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 20:001:004 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 20:001:005 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 20:001:006 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 20:001:007 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.